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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 2, 17th edition., Chapter 12: (search)
ry family of kings had recovered its authority, and that swarms of enemies to the colony had gathered round the new government; a general court was convened, and Dec. 19. addresses were prepared for the parliament and the monarch. By advice of the great majority of elders, no judgment was expressed on the execution of Charles I.,eturn for the protection of their liberties, they promise the blessing of a people whose trust is in God. At the same time, Leverett, the agent of the colony, Dec. 19. was instructed to make interest in its behalf with members of parliament and the privy council; to intercede for its chartered liberties; to resist appeals to Ennsetts as enemies; and a little before the winter solstice, a thousand men, levied by Dec. 18. the united colonies, and commanded by the brave Chap. XII.} 1675 Dec. 19 Josiah Winslow, a native of New England, invaded their territory. After a night spent in the open air, they waded through the snow from day-break till an hour af