When was it published?

November 28, 1745 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News November 28, 1745

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Neh. How, David Rugg, Robert Baker

Q: What keywords are associated?

Great Meadow Attack, French Indians, Garrison Defense, Neh How Captured, David Rugg Killed

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Attack on Great Meadow garrison by French and Indians on October 11; fort held, Neh. How captured, David Rugg killed, Robert Baker escaped, most cattle killed; fears of attack on No. 4 garrison.

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Fort Dummer, October 12. Yesterday, about 12 o'Clock, the Garrison at the Great Meadow was attack'd by an Army of French and Indians, who fought briskly for an Hour and Half, but thro' the Divine Goodness were not able to take the Fort; but Mr. Neh. How being about 80 Rods from the Fort when the Enemy appeared, was taken by them, and David Rugg and Robert Baker being up the River in a Canoe, in their Return were Shot upon, and Rugg kill'd, but Baker made his Escape.

The most of the Cattle belonging to the People there are kill'd. I fear the Enemy have attack'd the Garrison at No. 4, and think 'tis likely may be scattered to other Places about these Parts. The Men that were in the Fort at the Great Meadow are very confident that they have kill'd Several of the Enemy which Men fought valiantly and courageously.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Great Meadow Attack French Indians Garrison Defense Neh How Captured David Rugg Killed

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Neh. How David Rugg Robert Baker

Where did it happen?

Great Meadow

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Great Meadow

Event Date

Yesterday, About 12 O'clock

Key Persons

Mr. Neh. How David Rugg Robert Baker

Outcome

david rugg kill'd, mr. neh. how taken by the enemy, robert baker made his escape, most of the cattle kill'd, several of the enemy kill'd

Event Details

The Garrison at the Great Meadow was attack'd by an Army of French and Indians, who fought briskly for an Hour and Half but were not able to take the Fort. Mr. Neh. How was taken about 80 Rods from the Fort. David Rugg and Robert Baker were Shot upon in a Canoe up the River, Rugg kill'd, Baker escaped. The most of the Cattle belonging to the People there are kill'd. Fear the Enemy have attack'd the Garrison at No. 4 and may be scattered to other Places.