Massachusetts - History - King George's War, 1744-1748
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A letter from William Shirley, Esq; governor of Massachusetts-Bay: to His Grace the Duke of Newcastle with a journal of the siege of Louisbourg, and other operations of the forces, during the expedition against the French settlements on Cape-Breton; drawn up at the desire of the Council and House of Representatives of the province of Massachusetts-bay; approved and attested by Sir William Pepperell, and the other principal officers who commanded in the said expedition. Published by authority.
Massachusetts. Governor (1741-1757 : Shirley)Date: [1746]- E-books
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The redeemed captive Being a narrative of the taking and carrying into captivity the Reverend Mr. John Norton, when Fort-Massachusetts surrendered to a large body of French and Indians, August 20th 1746. With a particular account of the defence made before the surrender of that fort, with the articles of capitulation &c. Together with an account, both entertaining and affecting, of what Mr. Norton met with, and took notice of, in his travelling to, and which in captivity at Canada, and 'till his arrival at Boston, on August 16. 1747. Written by himself. [Ten line of Scripture texts].
Norton, John, 1715-1778.Date: 1748