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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Sir William Johnson met with 500-600 Indians, including deputies from the Six Nations and four others, at Connojohary. They pledged to join the English against the French, urged an attack on Niagara, and could provide up to 1,000 warriors. Several English prisoners were delivered, with more promised to Pennsylvania's governor. Seneca Indians are heading to join the fight.
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"Sir William Johnson has had a Meeting at Connojohary, with between 500 and 600 Indians, amongst whom were Deputies from four other Nations besides those of the six Nations. They have all declared their Sentiments and Intentions of joining with the English against the French; they appear to be sincerely dispos'd to assist us in the approaching Campaign; and are very earnest that we should go against Niagara; and it is confidently said here, that in such Case, Sir William would be able to muster and march with near 1000 Indians. They brought down and delivered at this Meeting several English Prisoners; and have promised to deliver the rest they have amongst them, to the Governor of Pennsylvania. We hear also, that a considerable Body of the most remote Seneca Indians, are coming down to Sir William's House from the Meeting, in order to go out against the Enemy immediately."
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Connojohary
Event Date
April 20
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several english prisoners delivered at the meeting; promise to deliver remaining prisoners to the governor of pennsylvania; potential muster of nearly 1000 indians for campaign against niagara.
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Sir William Johnson held a meeting with 500-600 Indians, including deputies from four nations besides the Six Nations, who declared intentions to join the English against the French, assist in the approaching campaign, and urged action against Niagara. A considerable body of remote Seneca Indians is coming to Sir William's house to go against the enemy immediately.