The New England Gazetteer: Containing Descriptions of All the States, Counties and Towns in New England: Also Descriptions of the Principal Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Capes, Bays, Harbors, Islands, and Fashionable Resorts Within that Territory. Alphabetically ArrangedI.S. Boyd and W. White, 1839 - 512 pages |
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... Providence has blessed the editor with health , and with numerous friends , in all parts of New England ; yet , after a long period of devotedness , he is mortified that his work is not more complete . It will be perceived that there ...
... Providence has blessed the editor with health , and with numerous friends , in all parts of New England ; yet , after a long period of devotedness , he is mortified that his work is not more complete . It will be perceived that there ...
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... Providence . That part of the United States denominated NEW ENGLAND , compri- ses SIX STATES , SIXTY ONE COUNTIES , and TWELVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY TOWNS . Their extent , divisions , and population at several periods , are as follows ...
... Providence . That part of the United States denominated NEW ENGLAND , compri- ses SIX STATES , SIXTY ONE COUNTIES , and TWELVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY TOWNS . Their extent , divisions , and population at several periods , are as follows ...
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... Providence , R. I. , 8 N. W. from Taunton , and 28 S. from Boston . A branch of the Pawtucket rises here , and several other rivers pass through the town . It possesses a fine water power . was first settled , 1644 , and incorpo- rated ...
... Providence , R. I. , 8 N. W. from Taunton , and 28 S. from Boston . A branch of the Pawtucket rises here , and several other rivers pass through the town . It possesses a fine water power . was first settled , 1644 , and incorpo- rated ...
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... Providence , R. I .; 260 N. E. from Hartford , Ct .; and 595 miles N. E. from Washington . Augusta is situated at the head of sloop naviga- tion on Kennebec river , 43 miles from the sea . The town lies on both sides of the Kennebec ...
... Providence , R. I .; 260 N. E. from Hartford , Ct .; and 595 miles N. E. from Washington . Augusta is situated at the head of sloop naviga- tion on Kennebec river , 43 miles from the sea . The town lies on both sides of the Kennebec ...
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... Providence , and about 7 miles N. by W. from Bris- tol . Population , 1830 , 612 . river , 12 miles from the sea , 32 N. E. of Portland , and 31 S. from Au- gusta . It is bounded E. by Ken- nebec river , S. by Phipsburg , W. by New ...
... Providence , and about 7 miles N. by W. from Bris- tol . Population , 1830 , 612 . river , 12 miles from the sea , 32 N. E. of Portland , and 31 S. from Au- gusta . It is bounded E. by Ken- nebec river , S. by Phipsburg , W. by New ...
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Page 7 - And that all disputes which might arise in future on the subject of the boundaries of the said United States may be prevented, it is hereby agreed and declared, that the following are and shall be their boundaries...
Page 7 - ... court, register's court, and a court of quarter sessions of the peace, for each county; in justices of the peace, and in such other courts as the legislature may, from time to time establish.
Page 1 - Shop, included among the 28 mills, can furnish machinery complete for a mill of 5,000 spindles in four months, and lumber and materials are always at command, with which to build or rebuild a mill in that time, if required. When building mills, the Locks and Canals Company employ directly and indirectly from a thousand to twelve hundred hands.