Proceedings of the Vermont Historical SocietyThe Society, 1913 - Vermont |
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... FRED A. HOWLAND , Montpelier . Corresponding Secretaries . DORMAN B. E. KENT , Montpelier . WALTER H. CROCKETT , Montpelier . Treasurer . HENRY F. FIELD , Rutland . Librarian . DORMAN B. E. KENT , Montpelier . Curators . JOHN M. THOMAS ...
... FRED A. HOWLAND , Montpelier . Corresponding Secretaries . DORMAN B. E. KENT , Montpelier . WALTER H. CROCKETT , Montpelier . Treasurer . HENRY F. FIELD , Rutland . Librarian . DORMAN B. E. KENT , Montpelier . Curators . JOHN M. THOMAS ...
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... Fred H. Babbitt Guy W. Bailey Horace Ward Bailey Frederick W. Baldwin LeRoy Wilbur Baldwin . Smith S. Ballard ..... Henry L. Ballou Douglas Monroe Barclay Millard Barnes Elmer Barnum John Barrett .... * John L. Barstow Wyman S. Bascomb ...
... Fred H. Babbitt Guy W. Bailey Horace Ward Bailey Frederick W. Baldwin LeRoy Wilbur Baldwin . Smith S. Ballard ..... Henry L. Ballou Douglas Monroe Barclay Millard Barnes Elmer Barnum John Barrett .... * John L. Barstow Wyman S. Bascomb ...
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... Fred Mason Butler Montpelier , Vt . .Burlington , Vt . .205 Lincoln St. , Boston , Mass . .Ludlow , Vt . Montpelier , Vt . .Pittsford , Vt . ..Rutland , Vt . .... Derby , Vt . Franklin George Butterfield Timothy Edward Byrnes ...
... Fred Mason Butler Montpelier , Vt . .Burlington , Vt . .205 Lincoln St. , Boston , Mass . .Ludlow , Vt . Montpelier , Vt . .Pittsford , Vt . ..Rutland , Vt . .... Derby , Vt . Franklin George Butterfield Timothy Edward Byrnes ...
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... Fred Tarbell Field ... .Room 225 State House , Boston. Robert M. Colburn James C. Colgate Edward D. Collins Edwin A. Colton Willard C. Colton John M. Comstock Carlos Everett Conant Kate Morris Cone ..Springfield , Vt . Bennington , Vt ...
... Fred Tarbell Field ... .Room 225 State House , Boston. Robert M. Colburn James C. Colgate Edward D. Collins Edwin A. Colton Willard C. Colton John M. Comstock Carlos Everett Conant Kate Morris Cone ..Springfield , Vt . Bennington , Vt ...
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Vermont Historical Society. Fred Tarbell Field ... .Room 225 State House , Boston , Mass . James Meacham Gifford ...... 319 ... Fred Griswold Field .... .Montpelier , Vt . ... Brattleboro , Vt . .St . Johnsbury , Vt . .St . Johnsbury , Vt ...
Vermont Historical Society. Fred Tarbell Field ... .Room 225 State House , Boston , Mass . James Meacham Gifford ...... 319 ... Fred Griswold Field .... .Montpelier , Vt . ... Brattleboro , Vt . .St . Johnsbury , Vt . .St . Johnsbury , Vt ...
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Page 91 - The Hampshire Grants in particular, a country unpeopled and almost unknown in the last war, now abounds in the most active and rebellious race on the continent, and hangs like a gathering storm on my left.
Page 88 - From your accounts, he appears to be pursuing that line of conduct which of all others is most favorable to us. I mean acting in detachment. This conduct will certainly give room for enterprise on our part and expose his parties to great hazard. Could we be so happy as to cut one of them off, supposing it should not exceed four, five or six hundred men, it would inspirit the people and do away much of their present anxiety.
Page 109 - Persuaded that the salvation of the rights and liberties of America depends, under God, on the firm union of its inhabitants in a vigorous prosecution of the measures necessary for its safety, and convinced of the necessity of preventing the anarchy and confusion which attend the dissolution of the powers of Government...
Page 88 - Could we be so happy as to cut one of them off, supposing it should not exceed four, five or six hundred men, it would inspirit the people and do away much of their present anxiety. In such an event they would lose sight of past misfortunes and, urged at the same time by a regard to their own security, they would fly to arms and afford every aid in their power.
Page 88 - Though our affairs for some days past have worn a dark and gloomy aspect, I yet look forward to a fortunate and happy change. I trust General Burgoyne's army will meet sooner or later an effectual check and, as I suggested before, that the success he has had will precipitate his ruin.
Page 109 - ... we, the freemen, freeholders, and inhabitants of the city and county of New York, being greatly alarmed at the avowed design of the ministry to raise a revenue in America...
Page 109 - Torn from their homes, with foul earth, foul air, foul water and foul food or none, what wonder that one-half have died and that onequarter of the living are so diseased that they cannot be saved.
Page 81 - I should be glad if a few hills of corn unhoed should not be a motive sufficient to detain men at home, considering the loss of such an important post might be irretrievable.
Page 109 - ... several arbitrary and oppressive acts of the British Parliament, until a reconciliation between Great Britain and America, on constitutional principles, (which we most ardently desire,) can be obtained ; and that we will, in all things, follow the advice of our general committee, respecting the purposes aforesaid, the preservation of peace and good order, and the safety of individuals and private property.
Page 109 - Constitution, and opposing the execution of the several arbitrary and oppressive acts of the British Parliament, until a reconciliation between Great Britain and America, on constitutional principles (which we most ardently desire) can be obtained: and that we will, in all things, follow the advice of our...