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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Bouquet, Henry, 1719-1766 (search)
and pushed on towards Fort Pitt. with the troops in light marching order, and 340 pack-horses carrying flour. On Aug. 5 his advanced guard was attacked near Bushy Run by Indians in ambuscade, who were driven some distance by the troops. The barbarians returned to the attack, and a general action ensued, the Indians being continually repulsed and then returning to the fight. They were finally driven from their posts with fixed bayonets and dispersed. They rallied, and the next morning surrounded Bouquet's camp. After a severe conflict, they were again dispersed. In these engagements the English lost fifty killed and sixty wounded. Colonel Bouquet reached Fort Pitt four days afterwards, and the campaign was closed. In 1764 he subdued the Ohio Indians, and compelled the Shawnees and Delawares to make peace. D)r. William Smith. of Philadelphia, wrote a history of this expedition, and published it in 1765, with plates and a map. Bouquet died in Pensacola, Fla., in February, 1766.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790 (search)
, animated by a love of popular liberty, would not consent to that method of forming a colonial union. He knew the true source of power was lodged with the people, and that a good government should be formed by the people for the people; and he left Shirley in disappointment. Shirley not only condemned the idea of a popular colonial government, but assured Franklin that he should immediately propose a plan of union to the ministry and Parliament, and also a tax on the colonies. In February, 1766, Dr. Franklin was examined before the House of Commons relative to the Stamp act (q. v.). At that examination he fairly illustrated the spirit which animated the colonies. When asked, Do you think the people of America would submit to the stamp duty if it were moderated? he answered, No, never, unless compelled by force of arms. To the question, What was the temper of America towards Great Britain before the year 1763? he replied, The best in the world. They submitted willingly to t
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Louisiana, (search)
or-general, who arrives at New Orleans......June 29, 1763 Delegates from all parts of the parish at New Orleans elect Jean Milhet to petition the King that the province be not severed from France......1763 English troops occupy Baton Rouge......February, 1764 Nyon de Villiers, who was in command, abandons the Illinois district and reaches New Orleans......July 2, 1764 D'Abadie dies and is succeeded by Aubrey......Feb. 4, 1765 Large colony of Acadians from Maine arrive......February, 1766 Antonio d'ulloa lands at New Orleans with civil officers and soldiers to take possession of the province......March 5, 1766 Decree dictated by Ulloa and proclaimed by Aubrey that all captains of vessels from France or Santo Domingo report to Ulloa on arrival with bills of lading and passports, and that the agents for sale of cargo submit to competent examiners the prices they propose to sell at, subject to reduction by the examiners if too high......Sept. 6, 1766 An address to
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 22: (search)
e .by the despotic rules which ascertain the rights of property of evanescent mortals. Humanity smiled at the parchment chains which the lawyers threw around it, even though those chains were protected by a coalition of the army, the navy, the halls of justice, a corrupt parliament, and the crown. The new tory party created a new opposition. The non-electors of Great Britain were to become as little content with virtual representation as the colonists. Even while Mansfield was speaking, chap. XXII.} 1766. Feb. the press of London gave to the world a very sensible production, showing the equity and practicability of a more equal representation throughout the whole British dominions; Monthly Review for Feb. 1766, XXXIV. 155. and also a scheme An Account of a Conference on the Occurrences in America, in a letter to a friend, 1766, 38-40. for a general parliament, to which every part of the British dominions should send one member for every twenty thousand of its inhabitants.
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition., Chapter 23: (search)
Chapter 23: The repeal of the Stamp Act—Rockingham's Adminis-Tration continued. February, 1766. on Tuesday, the fourth of February, the party of chap. XXIII.} 1766. Feb. Bedford and the old ministry of Grenville coalesced with the friends of prerogative to exercise over the colonies the power, which it had just been resolved that parliament rightfully possessed. The ministry desired to recommend to them to compensate the sufferers by the American riots. The opposition, by a vote of sixty-three to sixty, changed the recommendation into a parliamentary requisition. Chatham Corr. II. 376. Grafton's Autobiography. De Guerchy to the Duke de Praslin, 4 Feb. and 7 Feb., 1766. The new tory party already had a majority of votes in the House of Lords. The next morning, Rockingham and Grafton; much irritated at this usage, went to court and proposed the removal from office of one or two of those who had appeared to be the most hostile; but the king, recently so eager to d
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 4., Strangers in Medford. (search)
767May 1 6, Girl. Beemis, CharityWaltham, Feb. 16, 1773Maid-servant in family of Ebenezer Hall, Jr. Benjamin, AbigailConcord, May, 1766Mar. 2, 1767 Berry, SamuelLexington, April, 1767May 1 6,     Mary (wife)    Samuel, Jr. Children    Thomas Children    Mary, Jr. Children    Hannah Children Bickford, ThomasNewbury, August, 1762Jan. 1, 1763 Billings, Capt. Roger    wife and childrenPreston, N. London Co., Ct., April 12, 1760Oct. 8, 1770Tenant of Col. Royall. Blacklock, MaryStoneham, Feb., 1766Sept. 1, 1766 Blacklock, MercyStoneham July 5, 1764In family of Samuel Page. Blanchard, CalebJan. 30, 1791Brick maker. Blanchard, EbenezerMaiden, Apr. 5, 1762Jan. 1, 1763In family of his brother Heze-kiah Blanchard. Blanchard, SamuelJan. 30, 1791 Blodget ElizabethBoston, Aug. 21, 1761May 14, 1762Maid-servant. Age 17. In service to Aaron Hall. Bodge, HenryJan. 30, 1791Cooper. Bond, JosephWatertown, May 12, 1773In house of Richard Creese. Bond, Anna (wife)    Jo