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The original “Cavaliers” were English; but it is an historical fact that the Rebel colonies were not settled exclusively from England.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner points out the diverse origins of the Rebel colonies, challenging the notion of a purely English settlement.
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