The lands granted were in the occupancy of savages and situated in a wilderness, of which the government had never taken possession, and of which it could not with its own citizens ever have taken possession.
William H. Wharton Quotes
Who of us is able to read and understand and be entirely confident of the validity of his title to the land he lives on, and which he has redeemed from a state of nature by the most indefatigable industry and perseverance?
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Birth: | 27th April, 1802 |
Death: | 14th March, 1839 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Diplomat, Senator, Soldier |
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