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Image 1 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... A FRENCH TRAVELLER IN THE COLONIES, 1765- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 2 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 726 [Reprinted from The American Historical Review, Vol. XXVI, No. 4, July, 1921.]- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 3 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 727 points a considerable value, and are not unfairly to be compared to those of Burnaby, Anburey, and Lord Adam Gordon, the most interesting single matter in the journal is the writer's…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 4 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 728 speech, certainly apocryphal, and his account of the resolutions is so erroneous as to allow little authority to his narrative. The classical account is that which was next published, namely, by…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 5 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 729 Henry instantly replied, ‘and George the Third, may he never have either.’”9 But Randolph of course did not hear the speech, and was indeed but a boy of twelve when it…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 6 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 730 north Dist about 6 miles; both the Capes are low and flat haveing no remarquable Elevated lands about them, but some scattering trees. Feby. the 1st. at noon Cape St. antonio…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 7 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 731 shore to the fort which kept us a long time; this is one of the finest harbours in the world, the moro Castle stands on a rock on the larbord side…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 8 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 732 Sund. 3d. at 6 this m'g had sight of the saw hill31 to the Eastwd of the havana; the Eastermost part therof Bore South, Distance from the land about 8 leagues.…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 9 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 733 Balanced M. S. Sounded at Diferent times From 17 to 21 fm. latitude obsd. 33° 32.′ all this time out of Sight of land. at 10 Ev'g the wind began to…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 10 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 734 a more Considerable apparatus, and much greater trouble than terpentine; they prepare a circular floor of Clay, well simented, Declining a litle towards the Center in the form of an Iron…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 11 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 735 that seperates the two rivers news and trent. the former runs up a Considerable way in the Country to the N. W. nearest, the latter towards the S. W. but not…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 12 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 736 Charles town is the Capital, a very flourishing tradeing town. Indego and rice is now the great staple. its Chief produce formerly was in Bavers, which is intirely Destroyed, as well…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 13 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 737 the produce of the Country about this river in the back part is sent to virginia, where they meet with a beter market than they Could Expect in any part of…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 14 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 738 branches, Called Nattoway and Meharin,56 this last is navigable far up in the Country. the vessels that go up it brings great quantitys of Corn, some Wheat and staves, which they…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 15 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 739 Court held, where all the inhabitants of the adjacent Country Come, to Deside their lawsuits and other Differences. this was formerly a town of Some note, but is Dwindling away fast.…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 16 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 740 that is pig Iron. I look on this place to be one of the properest on the Continent for a King's port. as to the harbour non Can be beter, and…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 17 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 741 sprowl Esqr. and several of the Norfolk Gentlemen. left my horses at the tavern where I lodge; we took boat and Crossed over to hampton where we Dined. this fery is…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 18 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 742 others, which I soon was like to have had reason to repent, for they are all professed gamesters, Especially Colonel Burd, who is never happy but when he has the box…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 19 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 743 and at night, Carousing and Drinking In one Chamber and box and Dice in another, which till morning Commonly. there is not a publick house in virginia but have their tables…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 20 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 744 the revenue from tobacco in Great Britain is esteemed to be about three hund'd thousand pd. sterling per annum. and the Greater part of the profits of exported tobacco Comes to…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 21 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 745 men of war and fregates stationed all along the Continent for the same purpose; it is said the government proposes to prohibit Distilling of molasses, which will be a great stroke…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 22 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 746 Debates stil about the Stamp Dutys. the whole house was for Entering resolves on the records but they Differed much with regard the Contents or purport therof. some were for shewing…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 23 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 747 this and matapony, Down at Delawar.89 large ships come up this river as far as Cumberland, 20 miles below this place.90 New Castle is in hanover County, where they make your…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 24 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ...- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 25 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... Journal of a French Traveller in the Colonies, 1765, II. Sunday June the 9th [1765] from port Royal to hoes fery on Patowmak, 18 miles.1 this is one of the finest rivers…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 26 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 71 from Piscatoway to mr. Diggses, 12 m.6 this is a Gentleman of the Roman Catholique Religion, and much respected In the Country by Every one that Knows him. he has a…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 27 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 72 gentlemen, and particularly to the atorny general and Chief Justice.13 we spent the remainder of the Court time (which was till the 18) very Chearfully. there was a large and agreable…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 28 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 73 baltimore, which is Considerable for the short time since its first Establishment, which is owing to its proximity with the many Iron mines, and works in its Invirons, the situ'on is…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 29 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 74 It is Certain that this act has made a great alteration in the americans Disposition towards greatbritain,23 and will have a very Good Efect with regard to themselves. it has already…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 30 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 75 years time they would not have a farthings worth of anything from England. there was one Mr. tilghman here from philadelphia26 who says that the people in Boston are highly infla'd…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 31 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 76 Do. 15th. the assembly30 Disolved for want of Jurymen. non came to town for fear of the smallpox which is now bad in it. 30 Meaning, the provincial court. There was…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 32 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 77 of maryland is the moste unhealthy, very subject to feavors. I never saw such a quantity of muskitoes in any part of the world as here. from Eastern Shore fery to…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 33 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 78 Crossed sculkill fery about 3 miles from town, from whence the road to philada. is Beautifull, the Country one Continuall farm and several prety litle Country houses. August the 3d. went…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 34 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 79 Do. 16th. went on second party on sculkill river. Philadelphia Capital of pensilvania is situated on a neck of land at the Confluence of the two fine rivers, Delawar and Schulkill.…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 35 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 80 market Days in the week, wednesdays, and saturdas. It is amazeing the quantity of meat (which is exceed fine) and all kinds of provisions vegitables and fruits, that abounds at this…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 36 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 81 town is 10 m from trenton. from here to Brunswick,54 14 miles. here I Dined. there is also a Barack here. the road is very fine hithertoo, the Country well inhabited.…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 37 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 82 length and about ½ that in breadth, it is said to be a very healthy spot. the East and South parts are low and Convenient for wharfs, the north and west…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 38 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 83 the N. E. part of New York Island is Inhabited Chiefly by Dutch farmers who have a Small vilage there Called harlem pleasantly Situated on a flat Cultivated for the City…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 39 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 84 there is along hudsons river great stock of timber of all Kinds and good Conveniences for ship building, also Iron mines in plenty and of the best quality out of which…- Date: 1921-01-01
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Image 40 of Journal of a French traveller in the colonies, 1765 ... 85 and queens County. its trade is in furs, Skins and tobaco to great Britain, and horses, Beef, pork, peas, wheat, oats, and Corn, to the west India Islands, In return for…- Date: 1921-01-01