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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Bedford and Halifax counties, savage enemies killed and captured over 70 persons, burned houses and plantations; upper inhabitants fled to lower counties for safety, abandoning provisions and livestock to the barbarians.
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By the best and latest Accounts from the Counties of Bedford and Halifax, we are informed, that the savage Enemy have killed and captivated upwards of 70 Persons, and burnt and destroyed several Houses and Plantations; that the upper Inhabitants of those Counties have chiefly deserted their Plantations, and flock in great Numbers to the lower Counties for Safety and Protection, leaving their Provisions and flocks behind them, which the Barbarians have the Use and Benefit of.
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Counties Of Bedford And Halifax
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Latest Accounts As Of April 28
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killed and captivated upwards of 70 persons; burnt and destroyed several houses and plantations; upper inhabitants deserted their plantations, leaving provisions and flocks behind
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the savage Enemy have killed and captivated upwards of 70 Persons, and burnt and destroyed several Houses and Plantations; the upper Inhabitants of those Counties have chiefly deserted their Plantations, and flock in great Numbers to the lower Counties for Safety and Protection, leaving their Provisions and flocks behind them, which the Barbarians have the Use and Benefit of