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Editorial
April 24, 1761
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Editorial advocates for a British military attack on Mississippi settlements to achieve conquest and instill terror in the Cherokee and other Indian nations, deterring them from future aggression against the English.
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An essential piece of service might be performed which would do more honour to the nation than suffering the ships of war to rot in the harbours, or upon insignificant cruises; namely an attack upon the Mississippi settlements. The advantage of which, if successful, would not only be in the conquest, but would strike such a universal terror among the Cherokees, and all the rest of the Indian nations, that they would not presume to take up the hatchet against the English after seeing such repeated proofs of their Strength and valour.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Mississippi Settlements
Indian Terror
Military Attack
Cherokees
English Strength
What entities or persons were involved?
Cherokees
Indian Nations
English
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Proposal For Attack On Mississippi Settlements To Deter Indians
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Aggressive Military Action
Key Figures
Cherokees
Indian Nations
English
Key Arguments
Attack On Mississippi Settlements Would Honor The Nation More Than Idle Naval Forces
Successful Conquest Would Provide Territorial Advantage
Action Would Terrorize Cherokees And Other Indians, Preventing Future Attacks
Indians Would Recognize English Strength And Valor