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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from Fort Pitt dated August 2, 1791, reports Indian messengers warning of impending war by majority of Five Nations against Pittsburgh; recent Indian attack at Poke-Run; prisoner taken near Fort Franklin; and military personnel movements amid poor river conditions.
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Extract of a letter from Fort-Pitt, dated August 2, 1791.
"On Sunday, 24th ult. two Indians arrived from Fort-Franklin with a talk to General Butler : they inform us that a majority of the Five Nations intend to go to war with us, and may be expected to march towards Pittsburgh in a few weeks.
"On Monday, 25th, Lieut. Thompson arrived in camp, having been absent three days, without seeing any Indians.
"On Sunday last a number of people were fired on by the Indians at Poke-Run, within twenty miles of Pittsburgh.
"Last evening a soldier arrived from Fort Franklin, who informs us, that a man was taken prisoner by the Indians, within one hundred yards of the Fort.
"Ensign Bond is expected from Venango every day.
"This day Captains Doyle and Beattie embarked for Fort-Washington, the river in very bad condition.
"Captains Newcastle and Phelon are expected here in a few days."
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Fort Pitt
Event Date
August 2, 1791
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man taken prisoner by indians near fort franklin; people fired upon at poke-run, no injuries specified; potential war march by five nations towards pittsburgh.
Event Details
Two Indians from Fort Franklin delivered message to General Butler that majority of Five Nations plan war and march to Pittsburgh soon. Lieut. Thompson returned without sighting Indians. Indians fired on people at Poke-Run near Pittsburgh. Soldier reported prisoner capture near Fort Franklin. Ensign Bond expected from Venango. Captains Doyle and Beattie departed for Fort Washington on poor river. Captains Newcastle and Phelon expected soon.