Historical Collections, Volume 12The Society, 1908 - Michigan |
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... given the society the creditable prominence which it now enjoys . It is doubtful if there has been an historical publication relative to the Northwest or the Lake Begión . during the past twenty years that has not referred to " Michigan ...
... given the society the creditable prominence which it now enjoys . It is doubtful if there has been an historical publication relative to the Northwest or the Lake Begión . during the past twenty years that has not referred to " Michigan ...
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... given reciprocally of any hostile intentions ' against either , which may come to the knowledge of the other party ; and the Indians are to prevent any nation with hostile intentions against the United States passing their country ...
... given reciprocally of any hostile intentions ' against either , which may come to the knowledge of the other party ; and the Indians are to prevent any nation with hostile intentions against the United States passing their country ...
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... given to them , the principal chiefs went to the Interpreter who could not avoid giving them some pipes , some tobacco and something to drink , at his own expence because the Commandant would not give on this occasion what is a real ...
... given to them , the principal chiefs went to the Interpreter who could not avoid giving them some pipes , some tobacco and something to drink , at his own expence because the Commandant would not give on this occasion what is a real ...
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... given to understand , that part of these forces are to take possession of the frontier , as settled by treaty , to seize the posts and secure the fur trade ; a more secret motive perhaps is to reduce the state Governments , and crush ...
... given to understand , that part of these forces are to take possession of the frontier , as settled by treaty , to seize the posts and secure the fur trade ; a more secret motive perhaps is to reduce the state Governments , and crush ...
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... given up to some Merchants of the Village . They have accepted bail for their appearance . The Indians who happened to be at the Post were assembled in Council & the most favourable explanation of the Transaction given them they ...
... given up to some Merchants of the Village . They have accepted bail for their appearance . The Indians who happened to be at the Post were assembled in Council & the most favourable explanation of the Transaction given them they ...
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Page 617 - And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress...
Page 354 - And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
Page 623 - In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the Department of the Interior of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Page 484 - For which Payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, and each of us, our and each of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents.
Page 624 - Nation, their heirs, executors or administrators, or any other person or persons lawfully claiming, or to claim by, from or under them or any or either of them.
Page 513 - ... the precincts or jurisdiction of the said posts, shall continue to enjoy, unmolested, all their property of every kind, and shall be protected therein. They shall be at full liberty to remain there, or to remove with all or any part of their effects; and it shall also be free to them to sell their lands, houses, or effects, or to retain the property thereof, at their discretion...
Page 468 - The governor, for the time being, shall be commander-in-chief of the militia, appoint and commission all officers in the same below the rank of general officers; all general officers shall be appointed and commissioned by Congress.
Page 624 - And also, all the estate, right, title, interest, property, possession, claim, and demand whatsoever, as well in law as in equity, of the said party of the first part, of, in, or to the above described premises, and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances. To have and to hold...
Page 616 - And I do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders as major-general.
Page 590 - The governor and judges, or a majority of them, shall adopt and publish in the district, such laws of the original states, criminal and civil, as may be necessary, and best suited to the circumstances of the district...