Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Colden” in chapter 3, page 57 of George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 4, 15th edition.:
...rnest, and for the rest of his life remained true to his promise, not knowing that he was the dupe of the profligate cupidity of worthless officers.
In a document designed for the eye of Halifax, Colden hastened to confirm the purpose.
Of popular power the increase in the northern colonies was immeasurable.
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