The Birth of the Nation, Jamestown, 1607

CHAPTER V

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Story of Voyage by Thomas Studley. George Percy. Dissensions 45-55 among Voyagers. Career of John Smith. Ships enter Chesapeake Bay. A Virginia Welcome. Council as appointed by Sealed Orders. Wingfield elected President, April 26, 1607. Indians. Colonists land at Jamestown, May 13. Smith excluded from Council. Appearance of Forest. Religious Service. First Night in the New Land