The Bland Papers: Being a Selection from the Manuscripts of Colonel Theodorick Bland, Jr. ; to which are Prefixed an Introduction, and a Memoir of Colonel Bland, Volumes 1-2E. & J.C. Ruffin, 1840 - United States |
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Page xxv
... convention at Wil- liamsburg captain of the first troop of Virginia cavalry . * Of Captain Bland's career , from the time of his appointment during the remainder of that eventful year , ( so little of his correspondence of that date is ...
... convention at Wil- liamsburg captain of the first troop of Virginia cavalry . * Of Captain Bland's career , from the time of his appointment during the remainder of that eventful year , ( so little of his correspondence of that date is ...
Page xxvii
... convention which sat at Williamsburg . During the invasions to which Virginia was subjected , he was actively engaged in efforts to repel the enemy . Being proprietor of an extensive estate , he repeatedly suffered heavy losses from the ...
... convention which sat at Williamsburg . During the invasions to which Virginia was subjected , he was actively engaged in efforts to repel the enemy . Being proprietor of an extensive estate , he repeatedly suffered heavy losses from the ...
Page xxviii
... convention troops . These troops , after their sur- render , were removed to Cambridge , near Boston , in Massachusetts , where , under various pretexts , they were detained for reasons of state , ( that synonyme of injustice , ) in ...
... convention troops . These troops , after their sur- render , were removed to Cambridge , near Boston , in Massachusetts , where , under various pretexts , they were detained for reasons of state , ( that synonyme of injustice , ) in ...
Page xxix
... convention . To superintend their march to Vir- ginia Colonel Bland was appointed by the commander - in - chief , who , on the 5th of November , despatched orders to the colonel , at Bedford , to repair to head - quarters , for the ...
... convention . To superintend their march to Vir- ginia Colonel Bland was appointed by the commander - in - chief , who , on the 5th of November , despatched orders to the colonel , at Bedford , to repair to head - quarters , for the ...
Page xxxi
... convention of Virginia convened to con- sult upon the adoption of the federal constitution . He was in the mi- nority that voted against the ratification of that instrument , believing it to be repugnant to the interests of his country ...
... convention of Virginia convened to con- sult upon the adoption of the federal constitution . He was in the mi- nority that voted against the ratification of that instrument , believing it to be repugnant to the interests of his country ...
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acquainted affairs affectionate agreeable American answer arms army arrived Arthur Lee assembly assure barracks Benjamin Harrison Bland's British Capt Captain Charlottesville clothing command compliments congress convention troops daughter dear colonel DEAR SIR duty Edmund Randolph enclosed enemy expect Farmingdell favor French garrison gentlemen George Tucker give governor happy Head-quarters hear Henry Lee honor hope horses humble servant informed James river JOHN BANISTER John Bland lady land LETTER Lieutenant Lord lordship married Mary Bland matter miles militia negroes obedient servant obliged officers party Peter Bland Petersburg Philadelphia pleasure present Prince George Prince George County prisoners proper quarters Randolph received regiment request respect Richard Richard Bland Richard Henry Lee Richmond Riedesel sent soldiers soon Theodorick Theodorick Bland thing tion town troops of convention Virginia Washington William Williamsburg wish write yesterday