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Domestic News August 5, 1763

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

On July 8, three Catawba Indians reported to town that Cherokees had killed two Catawba women earlier and abducted three more around July 1, with one escaping and identifying Red-Horse as involved. The Governor wrote to the Cherokees demanding restitution per treaty.

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July 16. On the evening of the 8th instant, three Catawba Indians came to town, with a complaint that some time ago, two of their women had been killed in the nation, and about the 1st instant three more taken and carried off by Enemies: One of the women that escaped said, that these acts of violence were committed by Cherokees, and that a fellow, whom she knew, called the Red-Horse, was of the gang; which was confirmed by the track being followed directly into their own country. Upon this, we hear, his excellency the Governor has wrote to the Cherokees, desiring restitution of the women, agreeable to the treaty.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Catawba Indians Cherokee Violence Women Killed Abduction Red Horse Governor Letter Treaty Restitution

What entities or persons were involved?

Red Horse Governor

Domestic News Details

Event Date

8th Instant

Key Persons

Red Horse Governor

Outcome

two catawba women killed; three abducted by cherokees, one escaped; governor requested restitution of women per treaty.

Event Details

Three Catawba Indians complained in town that Cherokees killed two women earlier and abducted three more around the 1st instant, confirmed by escaped woman's identification of Red-Horse and tracks leading to Cherokee country.

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