A Chronological History of New-England: In the Form of Annals, Being a Summary and Exact Account of the Most Material Transactions and Occurrences Relating to this Country, in the Order of Time Wherein They Happened, from the Discovery of Capt. Gosnold, in 1602, to the Arrival of Governor Belcher, in 1730 : with an Introduction Containing a Brief Epitome of the Most Considerable Transactions and Events Abroad, from the Creation ... |
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... plantations , flourish under their benign influence to the end of time . May your Excellency enjoy their smiles to the last hour of life ; and thereby , with the Divine grace and bless- ing , long lengthen our tranquillity , and advance ...
... plantations , flourish under their benign influence to the end of time . May your Excellency enjoy their smiles to the last hour of life ; and thereby , with the Divine grace and bless- ing , long lengthen our tranquillity , and advance ...
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... plantations , which I shall gradually omit as they grow a greater people . But as to the third , I wish I had placed many of the notes in the body of the page ; and propose to do so in the rest of the work . Is to impartiality , I know ...
... plantations , which I shall gradually omit as they grow a greater people . But as to the third , I wish I had placed many of the notes in the body of the page ; and propose to do so in the rest of the work . Is to impartiality , I know ...
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... plantations there , till we first discover the northeastern part we now call New- England ; with the most material hints of the rise and pro- gress of that reformed religion , which at length produced its present settlement . N. B. We ...
... plantations there , till we first discover the northeastern part we now call New- England ; with the most material hints of the rise and pro- gress of that reformed religion , which at length produced its present settlement . N. B. We ...
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... plantation . s August 13 , Manteo , the first savage baptized ; August 18 , the first English child born of Mrs. Dare , and named Virginia , s and August 27 , the governor sails home for supplies . ps Y. C. 1588. - July , the Spanish ...
... plantation . s August 13 , Manteo , the first savage baptized ; August 18 , the first English child born of Mrs. Dare , and named Virginia , s and August 27 , the governor sails home for supplies . ps Y. C. 1588. - July , the Spanish ...
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... plantation ; May 10 , discovers land in 43 deg . ; sails along the shore to May 15 ; when he sees a head land in 42 deg .; anchors , and catching great store of cod fish , names it Cape Cod , and goes ashore ; May sixteen , sails round ...
... plantation ; May 10 , discovers land in 43 deg . ; sails along the shore to May 15 ; when he sees a head land in 42 deg .; anchors , and catching great store of cod fish , names it Cape Cod , and goes ashore ; May sixteen , sails round ...
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Page 171 - Having undertaken for the Glory of God. and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern Parts of Virginia; do by these Presents, solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid...
Page 300 - ... which only concern the confession of the true Christian faith and the doctrine of the sacraments...
Page 354 - To the end the body of the commons may be preserved of honest and good men, it was ordered and agreed, that, for the time to come, no man shall be admitted to the freedom of this body politic, but such as are members of some of the churches within the limits of the same.
Page 289 - The church hath power to decree rites and ceremonies, and authority in controversies of faith...
Page 171 - IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord King James, by the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, etc.
Page 172 - ... constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have...
Page 171 - Virginia, do, by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid ; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony ; unto which we promise all due...
Page 141 - ... and the manifold temptations of the place, were drawn away by evil examples into extravagant and dangerous courses, getting the reins off their necks and departing from their parents.
Page 275 - The Humble Request of His Majesty's Loyall Subjects, the Governor and the Company late gone for New England; to the rest of their Brethren in and of the Church of England...
Page 147 - England, at the charge of the rest, to solicit this matter ; who found the Virginia Company very desirous to have them go thither, and willing to grant them a patent, with as ample privileges as they had or could grant to any...