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March 06, 1755
THE MARYLAND GAZETTE, Annapolis, March 6, 1755 A very rare title from such an early date, from during the French and Indian War. Page 2 has a letter from Philadelphia which includes: "The tenure of our province is become precarious from the settlement of above 2000 regular French Troops (besides Indians) within 200 miles of this city. I only wish that his Majesty and British Parliament knew our danger...Our Assembly consists of 36 members, 30 whereof are Quakers & nothing can be done by the for the defence of the country...". Other page 2 items concerning the defense of colonies (see).
Page 3 has a letter from an officer at Wills' Creek noting: "Since my last the two Indians, which were sent to Fort DuQuesne with a letter from one of the French prisoners in Virginia...We have clear'd all the land within cannon shot of us, both this side of the river & likewise on the other side..." with more (see).
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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