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Page 57
... miles above Oyster river , where he had dwelt night and day , summer and winter , from the last breaking out of the war , precisely three years , though he was in the very wake and way where the enemy used to pass . He was a man of ...
... miles above Oyster river , where he had dwelt night and day , summer and winter , from the last breaking out of the war , precisely three years , though he was in the very wake and way where the enemy used to pass . He was a man of ...
Page 73
... miles to the east- ward of the Square . From this place he moved to Durham , the part since made into the town of Lee , and from that place he went to Northwood , and thus the settlement of this part of the town was begun . The day that ...
... miles to the east- ward of the Square . From this place he moved to Durham , the part since made into the town of Lee , and from that place he went to Northwood , and thus the settlement of this part of the town was begun . The day that ...
Page 77
... miles from any inhabitants , they were near- ly exhausted with fear and fatigue when they arri- ved . A company of armed men were soon col- lected and returned to the spot , and were much surprised to find the cattle browsing and all un ...
... miles from any inhabitants , they were near- ly exhausted with fear and fatigue when they arri- ved . A company of armed men were soon col- lected and returned to the spot , and were much surprised to find the cattle browsing and all un ...
Page 80
... miles in length , and three- The authors of the N. H. Gazetteer say six , but describe eight . Perhaps they took ... mile in width , forming a beautiful 80 Sketches , of Northwood .
... miles in length , and three- The authors of the N. H. Gazetteer say six , but describe eight . Perhaps they took ... mile in width , forming a beautiful 80 Sketches , of Northwood .
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New Hampshire Historical Society. fourths of a mile in width , forming a beautiful ellipse . 3. JENNESS ' Pond lies ... miles around resort for sand , which in times past was much used to adorn their parlor floors , it being very white ...
New Hampshire Historical Society. fourths of a mile in width , forming a beautiful ellipse . 3. JENNESS ' Pond lies ... miles around resort for sand , which in times past was much used to adorn their parlor floors , it being very white ...
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