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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 2, 17th edition., Chapter 14: (search)
corresponding scenes in Maryland, and Carolina, and New England, was the early harbinger of American independence and American nationality. A momentary joy pervaded the colony. Encouraged by the active energy of Bacon, men scoured the forests and the swamps, wherever an Indian ambush could lie concealed. Security dawned; industry began to resume its wonted toils; when, just as the little army was preparing to march against the enemy, the governor violated the amnesty. Repairing to Gloucester county, the most populous and most loyal in Virginia, he summoned a convention of the inhabitants. The whole convention disrelished his proposals; esteeming Bacon the defender of their countrymen. Burwell Account, 38. But the petulant pride of the Cavalier could not be appeased; against the advice of the most loyal county in Virginia, Bacon was once more proclaimed a traitor. Burwell Account, 39. Burk, ii. 61. Beverley, 71. But when did Virginia ever desert her patriot citizens? The