When was it published?

March 30, 1759 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News March 30, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Indian Attack, Morrison Fort, Colrain, Deerfield, Relief Company

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Indians (at least 100) attacked Morrison's Fort at Colrain on the evening of the 20th instant; a man escaped unharmed to alert Deerfield. Relief company departed Deerfield on the 21st. Fort's status uncertain, holds about 40 families.

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We have a certain Account from Deerfield. That on the 20th Instant in the Evening, a Number of Indians, supposed at least to be 100, attacked Morrison's Fort at Colrain, first firing On a Man who went to a Barn after his Horse, (which gave the Alarm) but happily missed him ; when he made his Escape, and gave this Account at Deerfield. We hear that a Company of Men with Snow Shoes set out from Deerfield on the 21st, in order to relieve the Fort, which we are informed was able to hold out several Days, provided the Inhabitants were in Garrison ; which at present is uncertain, or what Fate has befallen 'em. The Place contains about 40 Families.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Military

What keywords are associated?

Indian Attack Morrison Fort Colrain Deerfield Relief Company

Where did it happen?

Colrain

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Colrain

Event Date

20th Instant

Outcome

no casualties reported; fort able to hold out several days if inhabitants in garrison, status uncertain

Event Details

A number of Indians, supposed at least 100, attacked Morrison's Fort at Colrain on the 20th Instant in the Evening, firing on a man who went to a barn after his horse but missing him; he escaped and gave the alarm at Deerfield. A company of men with snow shoes set out from Deerfield on the 21st to relieve the fort. The place contains about 40 families.