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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Frontiers of Virginia and Maryland face dire situation from Indian parties appearing in Winchester and Hampshire Counties, with numerous scalping and captures reported, leading to desertions and abandonment except at forts awaiting relief.
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Several Parties of Indians have appeared in different Parts of Winchester and Hampshire Counties, but their Numbers are uncertain. A Letter from Winchester dated the 11th ult. says, "A great Number of People have been scalped and taken Prisoners in both Counties within these two Days. Many have already deserted their Plantations in this Country, and Hampshire is entirely abandoned, except by some who have betaken themselves to Forts, where they must fall a sacrifice, unless speedily relieved."
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Winchester And Hampshire Counties, Virginia And Maryland
Event Date
11th Ult.
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a great number of people have been scalped and taken prisoners; many deserted plantations; hampshire entirely abandoned except at forts
Event Details
Several Parties of Indians have appeared in different Parts of Winchester and Hampshire Counties; people scalped and taken prisoners within two days; desertions and abandonment of plantations; residents at forts at risk without relief