General History of the State of Michigan: With Biographical Sketches, Portrait Engravings, and Numerous Illustrations. A Complete History of the Peninsular State from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present TimeR. D. S. Tyler & Company, 1873 - 735 էջ |
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... Ohio - It marches to Detroit under General Hull - War declared between England and the United States - Hull advances into Canada 189 200 215 229 248 264 276 282 296 312 324 330 CHAPTER XXIV . Michilimackinac - Removal of the fort to xiv ...
... Ohio - It marches to Detroit under General Hull - War declared between England and the United States - Hull advances into Canada 189 200 215 229 248 264 276 282 296 312 324 330 CHAPTER XXIV . Michilimackinac - Removal of the fort to xiv ...
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... Ohio ; he studied law and was successful . Elected at twenty - five to the Legislature of Ohio , he originated the bill which arrested the proceedings of Aaron Burr , which , as stated by Mr. Jefferson , was the first blow given to what ...
... Ohio ; he studied law and was successful . Elected at twenty - five to the Legislature of Ohio , he originated the bill which arrested the proceedings of Aaron Burr , which , as stated by Mr. Jefferson , was the first blow given to what ...
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... Ohio volunteers , and entered the military service of the United States at the commencement of the war of 1812. Having by a difficult march reached Detroit , he urged the immediate invasion of Canada , and was the author of the ...
... Ohio volunteers , and entered the military service of the United States at the commencement of the war of 1812. Having by a difficult march reached Detroit , he urged the immediate invasion of Canada , and was the author of the ...
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... Ohio volunteers . On being exchanged and released from parole , he again repaired to the frontier , and joined the army for the recovery of Michigan . Being at that time without a com- mand , he served and distinguished himself as a ...
... Ohio volunteers . On being exchanged and released from parole , he again repaired to the frontier , and joined the army for the recovery of Michigan . Being at that time without a com- mand , he served and distinguished himself as a ...
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... Ohio river , were captured by the colonists . The campaign of 1759 was opened with a plan of combined operations by sea and land . Canada was to be invaded at three different points by Generals of high talent . The commander - in- chief ...
... Ohio river , were captured by the colonists . The campaign of 1759 was opened with a plan of combined operations by sea and land . Canada was to be invaded at three different points by Generals of high talent . The commander - in- chief ...
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General History of the State of Michigan: with Biographical Sketches ... Charles Richard Tuttle Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1873 |
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Էջ 452 - It is hereby ordained and declared by the authority aforesaid that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact, between the original states and the people and states in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent...
Էջ 182 - Englishman, although you have conquered the French, you have not yet conquered us! We are not your slaves. These lakes, these woods and mountains were left to us by our ancestors. They are our inheritance; and we will part with them to none. Your nation supposes that we, like the white people, cannot live without bread — and pork — and beef! But you ought to know that He, the Great Spirit and Master of Life, has provided food for us in these spacious lakes and on these woody mountains.
Էջ 366 - Detroit. It is far from my inclination to join in a war of extermination, but you must be aware that the numerous body of Indians who have attached themselves to my troops will be beyond my control the moment the contest commences.
Էջ 197 - Why do you suffer the white men to dwell among you? My children, you have forgotten the customs and traditions of your forefathers. Why do you not clothe yourselves in skins, as they did, and use the bows and arrows, and the stone-pointed lances, which they used? You have bought guns, knives, kettles, and blankets, from the white men, until you can no longer do without them; and, what is worse, you have drunk the poison fire-water, which turns you into fools. Fling all these things away, live as...
Էջ 182 - Englishman, our Father, the king of France, employed our young men to make war upon your nation. In this warfare, many of them have been killed; and it is our custom to retaliate, until such time as the spirits of the slain are satisfied.
Էջ 181 - Englishman ! — We are informed that our father, the king of France, is old and infirm ; and that being fatigued with making war upon your nation, he is fallen asleep. During his sleep, you have taken advantage of him, and possessed yourselves of Canada. But his nap is almost at an end. I think I hear him already stirring, and inquiring for his children the Indians ; — and, when he does awake, what must be come of you ? He will destroy you utterly ! " Englishman ! — Although you have conquered...
Էջ 219 - The respite which sleep afforded me during the night was put an end to by the return of morning. I was again on the rack of apprehension. At sunrise I heard the family stirring, and presently after Indian voices, informing M. Langlade that they had not found my hapless self among the dead, and that they supposed me to be somewhere concealed.
Էջ 453 - Miami aforesaid; and on the north by an east and west line drawn through the southerly extreme of Lake Michigan, running east, after intersecting the due north line aforesaid from the mouth of the Great Miami, until it shall intersect Lake Erie or the territorial line, and thence with the same, through Lake Erie, to the Pennsylvania line...
Էջ 550 - ... district, and the records, papers, and proceedings of said district court, and the seal and other property appertaining thereto, shall be transferred into the district court of the State for such county, except as...
Էջ 334 - They grew from the scum of the great water, when it was troubled by the evil spirit, and the froth was driven into the woods by a strong east wind. They are numerous, but I hate them.