When was it published?

March 30, 1764 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News March 30, 1764

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs, Death Or Funeral

Q: What keywords are associated?

John Russell, Indian Attack, Fort Penn, Northampton County, Hunting Skirmish

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

John Russell was attacked by three Indians while hunting near Fort Penn, defended himself, and sustained a light leg wound. He is the brother of two lads, one recently found roasted in a barn and the other presumed murdered or captured by the enemy.

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In a Letter from Bethlehem in Northampton County, of the third of March, it is said that on the Sunday before as one John Russell was Hunting near Fort Penn, he was fired on by three Indians; upon which he took to a Tree, where he bravely stood three Fires from each of them. He returned as many, and obliged the Savages to make the best of their Way off. One Shot went thro' his Hat; another thro' the Sleeve of his Coat; and a third wounded him lightly in the Calf of the Leg. Russell is Brother to the two Lads, one of which was lately found roasted in a Barn, the other supposed to be murdered, or carried off by the Enemy.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

John Russell Indian Attack Fort Penn Northampton County Hunting Skirmish

What entities or persons were involved?

John Russell

Where did it happen?

Near Fort Penn, Bethlehem In Northampton County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Near Fort Penn, Bethlehem In Northampton County

Event Date

Sunday Before The Third Of March

Key Persons

John Russell

Outcome

john russell lightly wounded in the calf of the leg; one brother found roasted in a barn; other brother supposed murdered or carried off

Event Details

John Russell was hunting near Fort Penn when fired upon by three Indians. He took cover behind a tree, endured three volleys from each, returned fire, and forced the Indians to retreat. Shots passed through his hat and coat sleeve, and one lightly wounded his leg.