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French and Indian cruelty; exemplified in the life and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson, a disbanded soldier. Containing a particular account of the ... savages; ... Comprehending in the whole, a summary of the transactions of the several provinces of Pensylvania [sic], ... Written by himself.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.
Date
1758
Books
Online
Williamson's directory, for the city of Edinburgh, Canongate, Leith, and suburbs, from June 1775, to June 1776. ...
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.
Date
[1775]
Books
Online
Memorial for William Fordyce, and others, defenders, against Peter Williamson, pursuer.
Fordyce, William, of Auchorties.
Date
1765]
Books
Online
Williamson's directory for the city of Edinburgh, Canongate, Leith, and Suburbs: from June, 1780, to June, 1781. Containing, An Alphabetical List of the Names and Places of Abode of the Members of the College of Justice, public and private Gentlemen, Merchants, and other eminent Traders, Mechanics, and all Persons in public Business:-Where, at one View, you have a plain Direction, pointing out the Streets, Wynds, Closes, Lanes, and other Places of their Residence, in and about this Metropolis.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.
Date
M.DCC.LXXX. [1780]
Books
Online
Williamson's directory, for the city of Edinburgh, Canongate, Leith, and suburbs; from June 1778, to June 1779. The Names are all carefully taken up, and properly inserted.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.
Date
[1778]
Books
Online
French and Indian cruelty, exemplified in the life, and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson, who was carried off from Aberdeen in his infancy, and sold for a slave in Pensylvania. Containing, the history of the author's surprizing adventures in North-America; his captivity among the Indians, and manner of his escape; the customs, dress, &c. of the savages; military operations in that quarter; with a description of the British settlements, &c. &c. To which is added, an account of the proceedings of the magistrates of Aberdeen against him on his return to Scotland; a brief history of his process against them before the court of session, and a short dissertation on kidnapping.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.
Date
1766
Books
Online
The travels of Peter Williamson, Among the different nations and tribes of savage Indians in America; with an account of their principles religious, civil, and military; their genius, strength, ideas of a deity, and notions of the creation; with every thing remarkable concerning their manners, customs, employments, diversions, commerce, agriculture, &c. &c. Also, a description of all the different serpents, and other curious animals in America, delineated on copper-plates, neatly engraven; likewise, an accurate description of the wonderful falls of Niagara, &c. &c. Together with a plate, description, use, advantage, manner of making and handling the curious machine for reaping of oats, barley, &c. To which is added a curious alphabetical view of the whole world. The length, breadth, produce, and capital cities of each country; with an account of their inhabitants. And, lastly, some general observations on the nature of submissions, and decreets-arbitral. In three parts. Written by himself.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.
Date
1768
Books
Online
Williamson's directory, for the city of Edinburgh, Canongate, Leith, and suburbs, from the 25th May 1773, to 25th May 1774. Containing, An Alphabetical List of the Names and Places of Abode of the Members of the College of Justice, Public and Private Gentlemen, Merchants, and other eminent Traders; Mechanics, and all Persons in public Business; where, at one View, you have a plain Direction, pointing out the Streets, Wynds, Closes, Lands, and other Places of their Residence in and about this Metropolis. Together With Separate Lists of the Magistrates, Court of Session, and Court of Exchequer; the Constables of Edinburgh, Cariongate and Leith; Carriers, &c.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.
Date
MDCCLXXIII. [1773]
Books
Online
French and Indian cruelty; exemplified in the life and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson, containing, a particular account of the Manners, Customs, and Dress, of the savages; of their scalping, burning, and other Barbarities, committed on the English in North America, during his Residence among them: Being at eight Years of Age stolen from his Parents, and sent to Pensylvania, where he was sold as a Slave: Afterwards married and settled as a Planter, till the Indians destroyed his House, and every Thing he had, and carried him off a Captive; from whom, after several months captivity, he made his Escape, and served as a Volunteer and Soldier in many Expeditions against them. Comprehending in the whole, a summary of the transactions of the several provinces of Pensylvania, New-York, New-England, New-Jersey, &c. From the Commencement of the War in these Parts; particularly, those relative to the intended Attack on Crown Point and Niagara. And an accurate and succinct Detail of the Operations of the French and English Forces at the Siege of Oswego, where the Author was wounded and taken Prisoner; and being afterwards sent to England, was, on his Arrival at Plymouth, discharged as incapable of Further Service. Also, A curious Discourse on Kidnapping, with proper Directions for Tradesmen and others, to avoid Slavery, when transported from their native country. Together with a Description of the most convenient Roads for the British Forces to invade Canada in three Divisions, and make themselves Masters of it the next Campaign, 1759. Dedicated to the Rt. Hon. William Pitt, Esq; Written by himself.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.
Date
[1758]
Books
Online
Memorial for Peter Williamson merchant in Edinburgh, pursuer; against William Fordyce of Aquhorties, Walter Cochran of Dumbreck, town-clerk-depute of Aberdeen, Alexander Mitchell of Colpna, merchant in Aberdeen, Patrick Barron of Woodside, Gilbert Gerrard, David Morris advocates in Aberdeen, and the now deceased Charles Forbes of Shiels, Esquire, sheriff-substitute of Aberdeen; and also the now deceased James Petrie, advocate in Aberdeen, defenders.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.
Date
1765]
Books
Online

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