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The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
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On May 22, Indians attacked Reed's block-house near Pittsburgh, killing Gasper Redick and a child, capturing John Harbeson's wife and two children, and wounding a levy. Reports also noted John Currie's house burned with cattle killed and Mr. Millen's house on fire. Ensign Murphy responded with 11 men.
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Extract of a letter from Ensign Murphy, dated Reed's station, May 22.
"This morning about sunrise Reed's block-house was attacked by the Indians, and one Gasper Redick and a child of John Harbeson's killed, and Harbeson's wife and two children taken prisoners, and one of the levies wounded: This news I received about 4 o'clock, and immediately set off for this place, with 11 men; on my arrival here I am informed that John Currie's house is burnt and his cattle killed, and a Mr. Millen's house, up Puckety, was seen on fire. The number of Indians is said to be about 40."
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Primary Location
Reed's Station
Event Date
May 22
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gasper redick and a child of john harbeson killed; harbeson's wife and two children taken prisoners; one of the levies wounded; john currie's house burnt and cattle killed; mr. millen's house seen on fire
Event Details
Reed's block-house attacked by about 40 Indians at sunrise; Ensign Murphy received news at 4 o'clock and set off with 11 men