An American Biographical And Historical Dictionary
The book An American Biographical And Historical Dictionary was written by author Allen, William, 1784-1868. [from Old Catalog] Here you can read free online of An American Biographical And Historical Dictionary book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is An American Biographical And Historical Dictionary a good or bad book?
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187, i;55, DUMMER (Wilmam), lieutenant governor of Md^is^chusetts, received a commission for Uiis office at the time that Shute was appoint- ed governor in 1716. At the departure of Shute Januaiy 1, 1723. he was left at the head of the province, and he continued coiumander in chief till the arrival of Burnet in 1728. He was also commander in chief in the interval between lus death and the arrival ot Belcher. His administration is spoken of with great respect, and he is rep- resented as governed... by a pure regard to the public good. The "war with the Indians was conducted with great skill, the Norridge- wocks being cut off in 1724. From the year 1730 Mr. Dummer iivcd chiefly in retirement for the remainder of his lite, selecting for his acquaintance and friends men of sense, virtue, and religion, ami receiving the blessings and applauses of his country. He died at Boston October 10, 1761, aged eighty two years. He preserved en unspotted character through life. Though he enjoyed fatne, he tlid not place his happiness in the distinctions of this world.
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