LS : London, to William Burnet, 1724 Feb. 7.

Alexander, James, 1691-1756

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James Alexander was a lawyer in New Jersey and New York during the eighteenth century. Born in Scotland in 1691, Alexander fought in the Rebellion of 1715, which resulted in the exile of the Stuarts from England. That year, he moved to the United States and became the surveyor general of the Province of New Jersey. He served on both the Council of New York, from 1721 to 1732, and the Council of New Jersey, from 1723 to 1735. From 1723 to 1727, he also served as New Jersey's attorney general. Ale...

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

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Burnet was a British civil servant and colonial administrator who served as governor of New York and New Jersey (1720-1728) and Massachusetts (1728). From the description of [Document] 1721 Dec. 6, New York / W. Burnet. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 175301317 Colonial Governor of New York. From the description of Document signed : New York, 1724 Nov. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270536635 From the description of Document signed : New York, 17...

Kountze, De Lancey, d. 1946,

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George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727

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George I was the first Hanover king of England, claiming the throne through his mother, Sophia, great granddaughter of King James I. His succession was orchestrated to ensure a Protestant ruler. He became king upon the death of Queen Anne in 1714, and he ruled until 1727, a somewhat unpopular and rather unremarkable reign. From the description of King George I instructions to his councillors, 1723 May 30. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 52734412 ...

Carteret, John, Earl Granville, 1690-1763

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English politician, favorite of George I; secretary of state 1721-1724. From the description of LS : London, to William Burnet, 1723 Jan. 16. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122591508 English statesman. From the description of Autograph signature and endoresement : [London], to Henry Davenant's bill of extras as envoy to Tuscany, 1721 Aug. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269592535 John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville, English politic...