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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Detroit, Colonel George Croghan and companions arrived from Illinois, reporting peaceful Indian relations along the route; many Indians arriving, more expected; Pontiac expected soon after positive behavior.
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Detroit, August 20, 1765.
"Colonel George Croghan, With Major Smallman,
Capt. Lang. Antoin, and Mon. Mezonville, arrived here a few Days ago from the Illinois. They say that every Thing is now quiet and settled with the Indians on the Communication from hence to that place; there are already a great many of them come in here from the Miamis, Ouiatanon, and Several Hundreds more expected every Day, in Consequence of Some Belts and Talks Sent amongst them last Fall by Order of Col. Bradstreet. I don't know how they will be pleased with their Reception here, the Commandant Colonel Campbell, not having it in his Power to give them any considerable Presents, unless he does it at his own Expence. Pontiac behaved extremely Well to Colonel Cochran, and his Party has made very useful Discoveries, which will make Monieurs look Black, and is expected in here To-morrow, where he will be well received."
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Detroit
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August 20, 1765
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peaceful relations settled with indians; many indians arriving and more expected; pontiac behaved well and made useful discoveries; expected to be well received.
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Colonel George Croghan with Major Smallman, Capt. Lang. Antoin, and Mon. Mezonville arrived in Detroit a few days ago from Illinois, reporting everything quiet and settled with Indians along the communication route. Many Indians from Miamis, Ouiatanon, and others arriving, hundreds more expected due to belts and talks sent last fall by order of Col. Bradstreet. Commandant Colonel Campbell unable to provide significant presents without personal expense. Pontiac behaved well to Colonel Cochran, his party made useful discoveries upsetting the French, and he is expected tomorrow for a good reception.