A Relation of Maryland: Reprinted from the London Edition of 1635 |
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Page 64 - God's grace bound for Genoa, to say Four Hampers being marked and numbered as in the margin, and are to be delivered in the like good order and well conditioned, at the aforesaid port of Genoa (the danger of the seas only excepted...
Page 64 - In witness whereof the master or purser of the said ship hath affirmed to three bills of lading...
Page 63 - Shipped by the grace of God, in good order and well conditioned, by Messrs.
Page 8 - Ile, partly to defend their barge, which was brought in pieces out of England, and there made up; and partly to defend their men which were imployed in felling of trees, and cleaving pales for a Palizado, and at last they ventured to come aboard the ship. The...
Page 12 - I love the English so well, that if they should go about to kill me, if I had so much breath as to speak, I would command the people not to revenge my death ; for I know they would not do such a thing, except it were through my own fault."* During the remainder of the year, while the English and In- Great hardians lived together in St.
Page 8 - ... leaving the Ship and Pinnaces there, he tooke his Barge (as most fit to search the Creekes, and small rivers) and was conducted by Captaine Fleete (who knew well the Countrey) to a River on the North-side of Patomeek river, within 4 or 5, leagues from the mouth thereof, which they called, Saint Georges River.
Page 6 - Ardiihau his vnckle (who governed him and his countrey for him) gave all the company good wellcome, and one of the company having entered into a little discourse with him, touching the errours of their religion, hee seemed well pleased therewith ; and at his going away, desired him to return...
Page 61 - ... necessary; A Mill-wright, Ship-wright, Boate-wright, Wheele-wright, Brick-maker, Bricklayer, Potter: one that can cleave Lath and Pale, and make Pipe-staves, etc. A Joyner, Cooper, Turner, Sawyer, Smith, Cutler, Leather-dresser, Miller, Fisherman, and Gardiner. These will be of most use; but any lusty young able man, that is willing to labour and take paines, although he have no particular trade, will be beneficiall enough to his Master.
Page 32 - ... and mechanical trades whereof they are capable, which may in time be very useful to the English; and the planters to keep themselves strong and united in towns, at least for a competent number; and then no man can reasonably doubt either surprise or any other ill-dealing from them.
Page 9 - ... Pinnaces to come thither. This place he found to be a very commodious situation for a Towne, in regard the land is good, the ayre wholsome and pleasant, the River affords a safe harbour for ships of any burthen, and a very bould shoare; fresh water, and wood there is in great plenty, and the place so naturally fortified, as with little difficultie, it will be defended from any enemie.