.MTA2Mg.NzE5OTk: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
imported>Pjcaruana No edit summary |
imported>CastleCourt No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
1749 “The Ohio is explored by the French. The Ohio company is formed about this time by English traders with the view of | 100 | ||
1749 | |||
“The Ohio is explored by the French. The Ohio company is formed about this time by English traders with the view of engrossing the Indian trade of the Ohio River. A considerable tract of land on that river was granted them without the consent of the Indians, which served greatly to irritate the latter. The French taking advantage of the disposition of the Indians, seized on the English traders, confiscated their property, & compelled the company to abandon their project.” Lings Ch: 92 | |||
Latest revision as of 18:46, 17 August 2020
100 1749 “The Ohio is explored by the French. The Ohio company is formed about this time by English traders with the view of engrossing the Indian trade of the Ohio River. A considerable tract of land on that river was granted them without the consent of the Indians, which served greatly to irritate the latter. The French taking advantage of the disposition of the Indians, seized on the English traders, confiscated their property, & compelled the company to abandon their project.” Lings Ch: 92