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A close look at a Declaration signer’s world, through his letters, life, and times. This volume illuminates George Read, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, by sharing his correspondence and notes from contemporaries. The material blends public duty with personal detail, offering a clear window into Revolutionary-era Delaware and Read’s role in shaping its fate.
In these pages, you’ll see how Read balanced state affairs, wartime challenges, and family life. The book gathers letters, official communications, and biographical context to reveal the man behind the public name, along with reflections on the era’s politics, diplomacy, and daily needs. Portraits and memorabilia add a human dimension to the historical record, illustrating the connections between Read and other leaders of his time.
- Personal letters and official dispatches that shed light on Read’s priorities and challenges
- Insight into Delaware’s wartime experience and Read’s public duties
- Narratives about contemporaries and the broader network around the signer
- Notes on portraits and the provenance of visual records
Ideal for readers of American history, biographical works about the signers, and those curious about the early United States and its leaders.
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Mr. Read's birth - Account of his parents - Their removal from Maryland to Delaware - His education - His school-fellows l)r. Allison - He commences the study of the law - Mr. Moland - His confidence in Mr. Read - Mr Read's ad mission to the bar - His letter to his parents as to his settlement - Relinquishes his right to a double portion of his father's estate - The law as to double portion -settles in New Castle, and practises in the three lower counties on Delaware, and one or more in Pennsylvania - His competitors - Succeeds John Ross as attorney-general - Resigns attorney-generalship in 1774 - Eminent as a special pleader - His influence great - His almanacs and bets - Letter from J ohn Dickin son to Mr. Read - Notice of John Dickinson's first Speech, and of Galloway's reply thereto, and of the prefaces to these speeches - Mr. Read's marriage, and notice of Mrs. Read - Mr. Dickinson's congratulatory letter to him on his marriage - Mr. Read elected to the General Assembly of Delaware - Applies for the office of collector of New Castle, and fails to receive it - His letters and those of Franklin - Letters of Mr. Neave on the troubles of the mother-country and her colonies, and part of rough draft of a letter of Mr. Read in reply - Letter of Mr. Wharton - Mr. Read's farm - Colonel Bedford - His-marriage with Mr. Read's sister - Colonel Read - Mr. Read advocates the observance of the Sabbath - His rules to preserve health - Result of election in 1769 - Colonia1 lotteries, and remarks on the subject of lotteries - Correspondence of Mr. Road with his brothers - Notice of Captain Thomas Read - Frigate Alliance - Appendix A, notice of John Ross - Appendix B, roll of militia company, 1757 - Appendix 0, notice of Rev George Ross - Appendix D, notice of John Dickinson - Appendix E, Thomas Read.
George read was born in Cecil County, in the Province of Maryland, September 18th, in the year 1738, and was the eldest of six brothers. His father, John Read, was the son of a wealthy citizen of Dublin, and having emigrated to America, settled in Cecil County, where he became a respectable planter. Soon after the birth of his eldest son he removed to New Castle County, in the Province of Delaware, and established himself on the head-waters of the Christiana River.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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George read was born in Cecil County, in the Province of Maryland, September 18th, in the year 1733, and was the eldest of six brothers. His father, John Read, was the son of a wealthy citizen of Dublin, and having emigrated to America, settled in Cecil County, where he became a respectable planter. Soon after the birth of his eldest son he removed to New Castle County, in the Province of Delaware, and established himself on the head-waters of the Christiana River.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of George Read, a prominent lawyer and politician who played a key role in the American Revolution. The author, his grandson, provides a detailed account of Readââ â¢s life, from his childhood in Maryland and education in Pennsylvania to his eventual rise as Attorney-General of Delaware and his service as a delegate to the Continental Congress. The book also includes letters from Readââ â¢s contemporaries, such as John Dickinson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas McKean, offering valuable insights into the political and social climate of the time. Readers will discover how Readââ â¢s career and life were shaped by the momentous events of the era, from the debates over taxation to the struggle for independence. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of colonial society and the ideals that fueled the fight for American liberty. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331387428_0
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