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Boundary Line and Other Bits of Biography and History Originally Written for the "Sussex Independent"

Boundary Line and Other Bits of Biography and History Originally Written for the "Sussex Independent"


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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1895 Excerpt: ... THOMAS LiRWHEHCE, Op MORRISVflLiE. (1745-1823.) LL READERS OF COLONIAL HISTORY know that Philadelphia was the gayest and H wealthiest city in America during the last century, and from the death of Councillor Lawrence to the beginning of the Revolution was the most brilliant period of our family history. The three children who recovered from small-pox were the only ones who survived him and his large fortune was divided among them. Mary, the only daughter, was the wife of William Masters, owner of a large estate in the city, and her two daughters, Polly and Sally, were among the belles of that day. One needs access to the social annals of the time to do justice to this gay period. Only one little piece of gossip has been preserved here in a note book, showing how the young men discussed the matrimonial affairs of the ladies. The free use of capital letters makes each statement look more impressive. "January 27th, 1771. This Day Betted with Mr. Ball, at James Byrnes, that Mr. Lambert Cadwalader would not be married to Miss Polly Masters in two years from the above Date. An Hogshead of Claret against a Quarter Cask of the best Maderia Wine. The conditions of the Bet are that if I should lose the Wager, Mr. Cadwalader is to pay for the Claret. Thos. Lawrence, Jr." Mr. Cadwalader never paid for the claret as Miss Polly Masters married Richard Penn in 1772, and her sister Sally went to London with her during the Revolution, where she married Turner Camac, in 1795. Her descendants are still found in Philadelphia. Judge John Lawrence (1724-1799), second son of Councillor, was educated in England and made a brilliant legal record in his native city during these days of prosperity. Like his father and brother, he was Common Councilman, Alderman and Mayor, also a Judg...


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781154518856
  • Publisher: General Books
  • Publisher Imprint: General Books
  • Height: 246 mm
  • No of Pages: 20
  • Spine Width: 1 mm
  • Width: 189 mm
  • ISBN-10: 115451885X
  • Publisher Date: 07 Feb 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 54 gr


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