Williamson, Peter 1730-1799.
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Memorial, and abstract of the proof, in the process, poor Peter Williamson, against Alexander Cushnie, and others, magistrates of Aberdeen
Williamson, Peter 1730-1799.Date: 1761- E-books
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A brief account of the war in N. America Shewing, the principal causes of our former miscarriages: as also, the necessity and advantage of keeping Canada, and the maintaining a friendly correspondence with the Indians. To which is added, a description of the natives,-their manner of living, etc. The whole containing several very remarkable particulars, relative to the natural dispositions, tempers, and inclinations of the unpolished savages, not taken notice of in any other history. By Peter Williamson, formerly a planter in the back-settlements of Pensylvania.
Williamson, Peter 1730-1799.Date: 1760- E-books
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Answers for poor Peter Williamson, to the petition of Alexander Cushnie and others, late magistrates of Aberdeen
Williamson, Peter 1730-1799.Date: 1762- E-books
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French and Indian cruelty, exemplified in the life, and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson, who was carried off from Aberdeen in his infancy, and sold for a slave in Pensylvania . Containing, the history of the author's surprizing adventures in North-America; his captivity among the Indians, and manner of his escape; the customs, dress, &c. of the savages; military operations in that quarter; with a description of the British settlements, &c. &c. To which is added, an account of the proceedings of the magistrates of Aberdeen against him on his return to Scotland; a brief history of his process against them before the court of session, and a short dissertation on kidnapping.
Williamson, Peter 1730-1799.Date: 1766- E-books
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French and Indian cruelty exemplified, in the life, and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson , who was carried off from Aberdeen in his infancy, and sold for a slave in Pennsylvania. Containing, the history of the author's surprising adventures in North America; his Captivity among the Indians, and Manner of his Escape; the Customs, Dress, &c. of the Savages; Military. Operations in that Quarter; with a Description of the British Settlements, &c. &c. To which is added, an account of the proceedings of the magistrates of Aberdeen against him on his Return to Scotland; a brief History of his Process against them before the Court of Session, and a short Dissertation on Kidnapping.
Williamson, Peter 1730-1799.Date: 1787