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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Four sailors deserted from a British vessel on Lake Erie from Detroit on July 17. After a grueling journey, three were rescued by a Seneca Indian and brought to Little Niagara on August 8, informing Capt. Brown, who rewarded the Indian. The fourth is presumed dead in the woods. Local Indians promised to capture future deserters.
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The Indians have promised Capt. Brown to take up all Deserters they meet with.
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Niagara
Event Date
17th Of July Last To 8th Of August
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one sailor supposed perished in the woods; three rescued and returned to little niagara; capt. brown rewarded the seneca indian; indians promised to capture deserters.
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Four sailors from a British vessel on Lake Erie deserted from Detroit on the 17th of July last. After a fatiguing journey through the woods with minimal food, three encountered a Seneca Indian who brought them to Little Niagara on the 8th of August and informed Capt. Brown. Capt. Brown gave the Indian a considerable present. The fourth sailor is supposed to have perished in the woods. The Indians promised Capt. Brown to apprehend all deserters they meet.