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Alexander Spotswood
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[Wikipedia] Major General Alexander Spotswood was a British army officer, explorer, and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Virginia from 1710 to 1722. After an unsatisfactory military career, in 1710, he was appointed as Virginia's governor, a post he held for twelve years. During that period,
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![“I look upon Virginia as a rib taken from Britain's side... While they both proceed as living under the marriage-compact, this Eve might thrive so long as her Adam flourishes. Whatever serpent shall tempt her to go astray etc [will only cause] her husband to rule more strictly over her.” quote by Alexander Spotswood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08d/alexander-spotswood-217587_adam_i-look-upon-virginia-as-a-rib-taken-from_990723.jpg)