172-Expedition of Batts and Fallam 1671
Discovering America Podcast
A commission was given by Abraham Wood to Thomas Batts and Robert Fallam to explore the mountainous areas to the west. A short trek compared to others but still added knowledge and visited Indian villages along the way.
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171-John Lederer Expeditions of 1669
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Setting off from Virginia territory to learn of what lay to the west, three expeditions in the same year, most of the episode is taken from his own words. Enjoy.
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170-Edward Bland's Expedition of 1650
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An expedition setting off from Fort Henry in Virginia with Edward Bland, Abraham Wood, Sackford Brewster, Elias Pennant and an Appamattuck guide, Pyancha to explore lands to the southwest of Virginia.
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169-Abraham Wood
Discovering America Podcast
Who is Abraham Wood? In this episode we describe his life accomplishments making his way up the ladder from indentured servant to a major land owner, military and governmental leader in early Virginia. There are many factors that he engaged in to promote the wilderness to the west. Those adventures will follow in other podcasts.
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168-Jean Nicolet's Wife
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A request by a listener to go into detail about Jean Nicolet’s wife, Gisis Kwen Anishnabek Bahmahmaadjimowin and their daughter Euphrosine Madeleine Nicolet, here is their story. (see episode 87 for a refresher)
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168- Thanksgiving Proclamation by George Washington
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I read a proclamation handed down from George Washington in October of 1789 to dedicate the day of November 26th to give thanks for the nation that had been created.
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167-Patrick Henry's Speech
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For my part in celebrating the Fourth of July, I am going to read to you a speech given by Patrick Henry to the Continental Congress on March 23, 1776 about the reasons to continue the fight against England’s tyranny. Please enjoy.
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166-William Penn part six
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Taking you through the years after 1711 until William Penn’s family take over the Pennsylvania proprietary.
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165-Correspondense between William Popple and William Penn
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Popple who was secretary to the plantation office in 1688, wrote to Penn on varies topics and about the attacks that were being made against him. Penn responded as one would expect with principle and laid out a defense and proof on allegations of character and religious persuasion.
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164-William Penn's Pep Talk
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Pep talk, more of a scolding, William Penn was disappointed on the behavior of the colonists and the financial burden was taking its toll. Here is a letter to give them a sort of wake up call. Do your part and enjoy the freedom you have to make a life for yourself.
info_outlineMy next topic will be the settling of the Pennsylvania territory. I have not had the time to create a new episode for the podcast. So I’ve decided to give to you a small sampling of William Penn’s Writing. Please enjoy.