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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Extract of a letter from Fort George near Ticonderoga dated June 29, 1775, reports Canadians' reluctance to serve against the colonies, hangings by General Carleton, possible British preparations for attack, and Guy Johnson's recruitment of Indians around the lakes and Oswegatchie.
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Extract of a letter from FORT GEORGE (near TICONDEROGA), dated June 29, 1775.
The ... reluctant to enter into the service against the colonies, and it is pretty certain that General Carleton has hanged two or three of them for refusing, and speaking to discourage others. So that it is, on the whole, believed, that, through all the stratagems of tyranny Carleton will dragoon a number of the Canadians and Indians into the service, and it is generally believed he is making preparations to come against us; but some think otherwise, and that he is only fortifying at St. John's, to prevent any incursions from us. Doubtless a short time will discover which of these is the truth. We have certain intelligence that Guy Johnson is making all the interest possible to raise the Indians about the lakes, and Oswegatchie, against us.
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Fort George (Near Ticonderoga)
Event Date
June 29, 1775
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general carleton has hanged two or three canadians for refusing service and discouraging others
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Canadians reluctant to enter service against the colonies; Carleton expected to force Canadians and Indians into service through stratagems; believed preparing to attack but possibly only fortifying at St. John's; Guy Johnson raising Indians about the lakes and Oswegatchie against the colonies