Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Vol. 5
Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Vol. 5

Author: James Grant Wilson

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-17

Total Pages: 788

ISBN-13: 9780331276671

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Excerpt from Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Vol. 5: Pickering-Sumter States and the Six Nations. Col. Pickering was appointed postmaster-general, 14 Aug, 1791, and held that office till 1795. In the mean time was waged the great war with the Indians of the North western territory, and Col. Pickering was called upon several times to negotiate with the chiefs of the Six Nations and keep up the alliance with them. He knew how to make himself liked and respected by the red men, and in these delicate missions was eminently successful. On the resignation of Knox he was appointed secretary of war, 2 Jan., 1795. The department then included Indian affairs, since transferred to the department of the interior. It also included the administration of the navy. In these capacities Col. P1cker1ncr was instrumental m founding the military school at West Point, as well as in superintending the building of the three noble frigates Constitution, United States, and Constellation, that were by and by to win imperishable renown. On the resignation of Ran dolph in the autumn of 1795, Col. Pickering for a while acted as secretary of state, and afte1 three months was appointed to that ofiice. He continued as secretary of state, under the administration of John Adams, until the difficulties with France, growing out of the X. Y. Z. Papers, had reached a crisis and led to a serious disagreement between Mr. Adams and his cabinet. (see adams, john.) Then Col. Pickering was dismissed from office, 12 May, 1800. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography
Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography

Author: Anonymous

Publisher: Arkose Press

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 816

ISBN-13: 9781344063500

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Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, Vol. 5
Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, Vol. 5

Author: James Grant Wilson

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-16

Total Pages: 806

ISBN-13: 9780265381496

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Excerpt from Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, Vol. 5: Pickering-Sumter States and the Six Nations. Col. Pickering was up inted ostmaster-general, 14 Aug, 1791, and heidothato ce till 1795. In the mean time was waged the great war with the Indians of the North western territory, and C01. Pickering was called upon several times to negotiate with the chiefs of the Six Nations and keep up the alliance with them. He knew how to make himself liked and respected by the red men, and in these delicate missions was eminently successful. On the resignation of Knox he was appointed secretary of war, 2 Jan., 1795. The department then included Indian affairs, since transferred to the department of the interior. It also included the administration of the navy. In these capacities Col. Pickering was instrumental in founding the military school at West Point, as well as in superintending the building of the three noble frigates Constitution, United States, and Constellation, that were by and by to Win im erishable renown. On the resignation of Ban do ph in the autumn of 1795, Col. Pickering for a while acted as secretary of state, and after three months was appointed to that oflice. He continued as secretary of state, under the administration of John Adams, until the difficulties with France, growing out of the X. Y. Z. Papers, had reached a crisis and led to aserious disagreement between Mr. Adams and his cabinet. (see adams, john.) Then Col. Pickering was dismissed from office, 12 May, 1800. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Appleton's Cyclopaedia of American Biography
Appleton's Cyclopaedia of American Biography

Author: James Grant Wilson

Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 866

ISBN-13: 9781230002361

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ...He was chaplain to Louis XIV., and in 1684, when Laval, bishop of Quebec, went to France to engage a successor, his recommendation by the royal chaplain secured his appointment to that office. He arrived in Canada in July, 1685, in his capacity of vicar-general to Bishop Laval, and remained until Novemler. 1687, when he returned to France. He was consecrated bishop of Quebec, at St. Sulpice de Paris, bv Nicholas Colbert, archbishop of Carthage, in January, 1688, and returned to Canada in August of the same year. He founded the general hospital of Quebec in 1693, and the Ursulines of Three Rivers in 1697. While he was bishop, Louis XIV. confirmed by letters-patent, in October. 1697. the erection of the bishopric of Quebec, and the union of the rectory to the seminary, as well as of the revenues of Labbave de Meubee to the bishopric. SAINT VICTOR. Jacques Benjamin Maxiinilien. Count de. West Indian author, b. in Fort Dauphin, Santo Domingo, 14 Jan., 1770; d. in Paris, 8 Aug., 1858. He studied in the College of La Flcche and became a journalist. Under Napoleon he was on the staff of the "Journal des Debats." and after 1815 he founded several Roman Catholic and royalist magazines. In 1830 he revisited his native land, but he went afterward to the United States, explored the country for two years, and then visited most of the West Indies. His works include " Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'a. nos jours (3 vols., Paris, 1808-'12): "U uvrespoetiques"(1822); "Lettres sur les Etats-Unis ecrites en 1832-'33," which attracted much attention (2 vols., 1835); and "Journal de vovage" (2 vols., 1836). SAJOUS, Charles Euchariste, physician, b. in Paris, France, 13 Dec, ...

Appletons Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
Appletons Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Author: James Grant Wilson

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-09-15

Total Pages: 824

ISBN-13: 9781528245975

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Excerpt from Appletons Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Vol. 1 Although it is manifestly impossible, within the limits of six octavo vol umes, to supply all the information that might be desired by students of gene alogy, yet it is confidently believed that the data given will be found sufficient and satisfactory. Especial attention is called to the information concerning the publications of the New World, which is brought down to the date of publica tion. In the case of the more important notices of men and women. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.