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 11
... Immediately after my return from Williamsburg , I took a tour to the forts , where I found every thing in confusion , the people all preparing to move ; however after I informed them what the Honorable the Pre- sident * and Council had ...
... Immediately after my return from Williamsburg , I took a tour to the forts , where I found every thing in confusion , the people all preparing to move ; however after I informed them what the Honorable the Pre- sident * and Council had ...
Page 14
... immediately to their own advantage . I'm sorry to live upon my country when I've so small a prospect of repaying her by any service . We shall march to Ray's Town shortly , thence to the Fort , * if permitted . I shall embrace the next ...
... immediately to their own advantage . I'm sorry to live upon my country when I've so small a prospect of repaying her by any service . We shall march to Ray's Town shortly , thence to the Fort , * if permitted . I shall embrace the next ...
Page 15
... immediately from the school . I have writ fully to your son on this head , and when I have your answer , your directions shall be observed . I remain your most humble servant , & c . P. S. You have myne and my wives thanks , for your ...
... immediately from the school . I have writ fully to your son on this head , and when I have your answer , your directions shall be observed . I remain your most humble servant , & c . P. S. You have myne and my wives thanks , for your ...
Page 22
... immediately , as I can do nothing without it . Pray answer every particular , they being of moment . After having heard from you , I shall fix my day of being in town . All that I shall say [ further ] is what I have said above - write ...
... immediately , as I can do nothing without it . Pray answer every particular , they being of moment . After having heard from you , I shall fix my day of being in town . All that I shall say [ further ] is what I have said above - write ...
Page 24
... immediately upon having taken my doctor's degree . From London , with your consent and the appro- bation of Mr. Bland and Dr. Fothergill , I propose to proceed to Leyden , and should likewise be extremely glad , with the same sanction ...
... immediately upon having taken my doctor's degree . From London , with your consent and the appro- bation of Mr. Bland and Dr. Fothergill , I propose to proceed to Leyden , and should likewise be extremely glad , with the same sanction ...
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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