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... called the * Neal ( vol . i . p . 236 ) gives the following specimen of the arbitrary manner in which the ministers were treated . It is an account of the examination of the London clergy : " When the ministers ap- peared in court , Mr ...
... called the * Neal ( vol . i . p . 236 ) gives the following specimen of the arbitrary manner in which the ministers were treated . It is an account of the examination of the London clergy : " When the ministers ap- peared in court , Mr ...
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... called Puritans , a term of reproach derived from the Ca- thari , or Puritans , of the third century after Christ . The term , however , was not inappropriate , as it intimated their desire of a purer form of worship and discipline in ...
... called Puritans , a term of reproach derived from the Ca- thari , or Puritans , of the third century after Christ . The term , however , was not inappropriate , as it intimated their desire of a purer form of worship and discipline in ...
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... called , respectively , the London and the Plymouth . In 1607 , three ships , with one hundred emigrants , form- ed a settlement on the James River , in Virginia , and called the spot Jamestown , in honor of the King . In the same year ...
... called , respectively , the London and the Plymouth . In 1607 , three ships , with one hundred emigrants , form- ed a settlement on the James River , in Virginia , and called the spot Jamestown , in honor of the King . In the same year ...
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... called by the Indians Shawmut , and by the neighboring settlers , Trimountain , the former name signifying the abundance and sweetness of its waters , the latter the peculiar character of its hills . It was called Boston by a vote of ...
... called by the Indians Shawmut , and by the neighboring settlers , Trimountain , the former name signifying the abundance and sweetness of its waters , the latter the peculiar character of its hills . It was called Boston by a vote of ...
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... called Mr. Williams to the office of teacher , ) a letter was written from the Court * Mr. Backus , and some other writers , have this date 1631 , either by mistake , or by neglecting the difference between the old and the new style ...
... called Mr. Williams to the office of teacher , ) a letter was written from the Court * Mr. Backus , and some other writers , have this date 1631 , either by mistake , or by neglecting the difference between the old and the new style ...
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Page 424 - ... attempt or enterprise the destruction, invasion, detriment, or annoyance of this commonwealth ; and to use and exercise, over the army and navy, and over the militia in actual service, the law-martial, in time of war or invasion, and also in time of rebellion, declared by the legislature to exist, as occasion shall necessarily require ; and to take and surprise, by all ways and means whatsoever, all and ever...