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 43
... militia with all possible speed , to the relief of the distressed in- habitants residing near the head - quarters of Philip . As soon as they could be raised , three companies . were despatched under the the command of Capts , Hencheman ...
... militia with all possible speed , to the relief of the distressed in- habitants residing near the head - quarters of Philip . As soon as they could be raised , three companies . were despatched under the the command of Capts , Hencheman ...
Page 46
... militia came up with the rear of the enemy about sunset , and killed 12 of them , with- out sustaining any loss on their part ; night preventing their engaging the whole force of Philip ; but ear- ly the succeeding morning , they ...
... militia came up with the rear of the enemy about sunset , and killed 12 of them , with- out sustaining any loss on their part ; night preventing their engaging the whole force of Philip ; but ear- ly the succeeding morning , they ...
Page 135
... militia under his command , to attack and destroy their prin- cipal villages . The troops , after seventeen days march from Mi- ami reached the great Miami village , without any other molestation than that of having a number of their ...
... militia under his command , to attack and destroy their prin- cipal villages . The troops , after seventeen days march from Mi- ami reached the great Miami village , without any other molestation than that of having a number of their ...
Page 136
... militia without ex- ceanging a single shot , made a most precipitate re- treat and left the regular troops to stand the whole charge of the Indians . The conflict was short and bloody . The troops were soon , overpowered by num- bers ...
... militia without ex- ceanging a single shot , made a most precipitate re- treat and left the regular troops to stand the whole charge of the Indians . The conflict was short and bloody . The troops were soon , overpowered by num- bers ...
Page 137
... militia , they commenced the attack with their whole force , executing the fly- ing parties that had divided the militia ; and although they soon found some part of the militia returning on their backs , pursued the their object of ...
... militia , they commenced the attack with their whole force , executing the fly- ing parties that had divided the militia ; and although they soon found some part of the militia returning on their backs , pursued the their object of ...
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