Adelaide L. Fries Winston-Salem, N. C. Chapter I. Antecedent Events. The Province of Georgia. It was in the year 1728 that the English Parliament was persuaded by James Oglethorpe, Esq. -- soldier, st...

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By Henry van Dyke There was an air of calm and reserved opulence about the Weightman mansion that spoke not of money squandered, but of wealth prudently applied. Standing on a corner of the Avenue no ...