History of the Discovery of America: Of the Landing of Our Forefathers at Plymouth, and of Their Most Remarkable Engagements with the Indians in New-Englannd [!] from Their First Landing in 1620, Until the Final Subjugation of the Natives in 1679. To which is Annexed the Particulars of Almost Every Important Engagement with the Savages at the Westward to the Pesent Day. Including the Defeat of Generals Braddock, Harmer and St. Clair, by the Indians at the Westward; the Creek and Seminole War, &c |
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Page 65
... flank them on the right and left , while Major Talcott , with a company of foot stationed himself in the rear . Having thus disposed of his forces , a signal was giv- en by the Major for the Mohegans to commence the attack , which they ...
... flank them on the right and left , while Major Talcott , with a company of foot stationed himself in the rear . Having thus disposed of his forces , a signal was giv- en by the Major for the Mohegans to commence the attack , which they ...
Page 128
... flanks , gates , posterns , and formed double bastions , which we compleeted in ten days . One of my fellow prisoners escaped after me , and bro - ght advice that on account of my flight , the Indians had put off their expedition for ...
... flanks , gates , posterns , and formed double bastions , which we compleeted in ten days . One of my fellow prisoners escaped after me , and bro - ght advice that on account of my flight , the Indians had put off their expedition for ...
Page 138
... . Drake , formed the second line , with an interval between them of about seventy yards ; which was all the ground would allow . " The right flank was pretty well secured by the Defeat of Gen St Clair by the Indians, 138.
... . Drake , formed the second line , with an interval between them of about seventy yards ; which was all the ground would allow . " The right flank was pretty well secured by the Defeat of Gen St Clair by the Indians, 138.
Page 139
... flank was pretty well secured by the creek , a steep bank , and Faulkener's corps . Some of the calvary and their piquets covered the left flank . The militia were sent over the creek and advanced about one quarter of a mile , and ...
... flank was pretty well secured by the creek , a steep bank , and Faulkener's corps . Some of the calvary and their piquets covered the left flank . The militia were sent over the creek and advanced about one quarter of a mile , and ...
Page 140
... flank of the enemy . This was executed with great spirit , and at first promised much success . The Indians instantly gave way , and were driven back three or four hundred yards ; but for want of a suffi- cient number of riflemen to ...
... flank of the enemy . This was executed with great spirit , and at first promised much success . The Indians instantly gave way , and were driven back three or four hundred yards ; but for want of a suffi- cient number of riflemen to ...
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