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Domestic News
January 13, 1764
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A letter from Schenectady reports Sir William Johnson meeting with numerous Indians who affirmed their loyalty to the English and offered to join British troops against the enemy, enhancing security in Indian territories.
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By a letter from Schenectady, dated the beginning of this month, we are informed, that Sir William Johnson was then greatly engaged with a large number of Indians, who came to assure him of their attachment to the English, and to make offers of accompanying his Majesty's troops against the enemy, whenever they are called upon; than which nothing can be more conducive to the security and success of an army marching through an Indian country, which otherwise would meet with constant ambuscades and opposition.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
What keywords are associated?
Schenectady
Sir William Johnson
Indian Relations
English Loyalty
Military Alliance
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir William Johnson
Where did it happen?
Schenectady
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Schenectady
Event Date
Beginning Of This Month
Key Persons
Sir William Johnson
Outcome
indians assure attachment to english and offer to accompany troops, aiding security against ambuscades.
Event Details
Sir William Johnson engaged with a large number of Indians who came to assure him of their attachment to the English and to offer accompanying his Majesty's troops against the enemy whenever called upon.