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Memorial, and abstract of the proof, in the process, poor Peter Williamson, against Alexander Cushnie, and others, magistrates of Aberdeen
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1761]
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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, &c. ... / by Peter Williamson.
Peter WilliamsonDate: [1760]
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Memorial for William Fordyce, and others, defenders, against Peter Williamson, pursuer
Fordyce, William, of AuchortiesDate: 1765]
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Answers for poor Peter Williamson, to the petition of Alexander Cushnie and others, late magistrates of Aberdeen
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1762]
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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.
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1766
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The Scots spy, or critical observer , editor, Peter Williamson.
Date: 1776
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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.
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1787
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Memorial for Peter Williamson merchant in Edinburgh, pursuer; against William Fordyce of Aquhorties, Walter Cochran of Dumbreck, town-clerk-depute of Aberdeen, Alexander Mitchell of Colpna, merchant in Aberdeen, Patrick Barron of Woodside, Gilbert Gerrard, David Morris advocates in Aberdeen, and the now deceased Charles Forbes of Shiels, Esquire, sheriff-substitute of Aberdeen; and also the now deceased James Petrie, advocate in Aberdeen, defenders
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1765]
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Answers for Peter Williamson merchant in Edinburgh, to the petition of William Fordyce of Auchorties, Walter Cochran of Dumbreck, and Patrick Barron of Woodside
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1766]
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Some considerations on the present state of affairs . Wherein the defenceless situation of Great-Britain, is pointed out, and an easy rational and just scheme for it's security, at this dangerous crisis; proposed, in a militia, formed on an equal Plan, that can neither be oppressive to the Poor, nor offensive to the Rich, as practised by some of his Majesty's Colonies abroad; interspersed with an account of the first settlement of the province of Pensylvania, the Origin of the Quarrel, between some of the Traders there, and the Indians; and an impartial Representation of the Debates betwixt the Governor and Assembly, in relation to that Quarrel. Likewise a short description of the air, soil, produce, &c. of the several Colonies on the Continent of North America. The whole concluded with a summary detail of the Education, Manners, and Religion of the Indians, not heretofore mention'd. Written by Peter Williamson, Author of the French and Indian Cruelty.
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1758
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French and Indian cruelty: exemplified in the life, and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson . Containing, a particular account of the Manners, Customs, and Dress, of the savages; of their scalping, burning, and other Barbarities, committed on the English in North-America, during his Residence among them: Being at eight Years of Age stolen from his Parents, and sent to Pennsylvania, where he was sold as a Slave: Afterwards married and settled as a Planter, till the Indians destroyed his House, and every Thing he had, and carried him off a Captive; from whom, after several Months Captiviev, he made his Escape, and served as a Volunteer and Soldier in many Expenditions against them. Comprehending in the whole, a summary of the transactions of the several provinces in America; particularly, those relative to the intended Attack on Crown-Point and Niagara. And An accurate and succinct Detail of the Operations of the French and English Forces at the Siege of Oswegu, where the Author was wounded and taken Prisoner. Also, a curious discourse on kidnapping. Written by himself.
Peter WilliamsonDate: [1759]
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Replies for William Fordyce, Walter Cochran, and others, defenders, to the answers for Peter Williamson, designing himself merchant in Edinburgh, pursuer
Fordyce, William, of AuchortiesDate: 1766]
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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 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.
Peter WilliamsonDate: M.DCC.XCII. [1792]
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French and Indian cruelty; exemplified in the life and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson , containing, a particular account of the Manners, Customs, and Dress, of the savages; of their scalping, burning, and other Barbarities, committed on the English in North America, during his Residence among them: Being at eight Years of Age stolen from his Parents, and sent to Pensylvania, where he was sold as a Slave: Afterwards married and settled as a Planter, till the Indians destroyed his House, and every Thing he had, and carried him off a Captive; from whom, after several months captivity, he made his Escape, and served as a Volunteer and Soldier in many Expeditions against them. Comprehending in the whole, a summary of the transactions of the several provinces of Pensylvania, New-York, New-England, New-Jersey, &c. From the Commencement of the War in these Parts; particularly, those relative to the intended Attack on Crown Point and Niagara. And an accurate and succinct Detail of the Operations of the French and English Forces at the Siege of Oswego, where the Author was wounded and taken Prisoner; and being afterwards sent to England, was, on his Arrival at Plymouth, discharged as incapable of Further Service. Also, A curious Discourse on Kidnapping, with proper Directions for Tradesmen and others, to avoid Slavery, when transported from their native country. Together with a Description of the most convenient Roads for the British Forces to invade Canada in three Divisions, and make themselves Masters of it the next Campaign, 1759. Dedicated to the Rt. Hon. William Pitt, Esq; Written by himself.
Peter WilliamsonDate: [1758]
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State of the process , Poor Peter Williamson, against Alexander Cushnie, and others.
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1761]
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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 as a slave in Pensylvania. Containing the history of the author's adventures in N. 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.
Peter WilliamsonDate: MDCCLXII. [1762]
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French and Indian cruelty; exemplified in the life and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson , a disbanded soldier. Containing a particular account of the Manners, Customs, and Dress, of the savages; of their sealping, burning, and other Barbarities, committed on the English, in North-America, during his Residence among them: Being at eight Years of Age, stolen from his Parents and sent to Pinsylvania, where he was sold as a Slave: Afterwards married and settled as a Planter, 'till the Indians destroy'd his House and every Thing he had, and carried him off a Captive; from whom, after several Months Captivity, he made his Escape, and serv'd as a Volunteer and Soldier in many Expeditions against them. Comprehending in the whole, a summary of the transactions of the several provinces of Pensylvania (including Philadelphia), New York, New-England, New Jersey, &c &c From the Commencement of the War in these Parts; particularly, those relative to the intended Attack on Crown Point and Niagara. And, an accurate and succinct Detail, of the Operations of the French and English Forces, at the Siege of Oswego, where the Author was wounded and taken Prisoner; and being afterwards sent to England, was on his Arrival at Plymouth, discharg'd as incapable of Further Service. Written by himself.
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1757
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The travels of Peter Williamson, among the different nations and tribes of savage Indians in America : with an account of their principles religious, civil, and military : their genius, strength, ideas of a deity, and notions of the creation : with every thing remarkable concerning their manners, customs, employments, diversions, commerce, agriculture, &c. &c. : also, a description of all the different serpents, and other curious animals in America ..., likewise, an accurate description of the wonderful falls of Niagara, &c. &c., together with a plate, description, use, advantage, manner of making and handling the curious machine for reaping of oats, barley, &c., to which is added a curious alphabetical view of the whole world : the length, breadth, produce, and capital cities of each country, with an account of their inhabitants : and lastly, some general observations on the nature of submissions, and decreets-arbitral / in three parts, written by himself.
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1768
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The trial of divorce, at the instance of Peter Williamson Printer in Edinburgh, against Jean Wilson, Daughter of John Wilson, Bookseller in Edinburgh, his Spouse. Containing the whole proceedings at large. With a prefatory introduction, Giving some Account of the Adulterous Gallants and Reasons for suing the Divorce, and for publishing the Proceedings in it
Peter WilliamsonDate: MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]
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Duplies for Peter Williamson merchant in Edinburgh; to the replies for William Fordyce of Aquhorties, Walter Cochran of Dumbreck, and Patrick Barron of Woodside, defenders
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1766]