When was it published?

July 31, 1761 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News July 31, 1761

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs, Rebellion Or Revolt

Q: What keywords are associated?

William Thompson Murder, Creek Path, Indian Troubles, Lower Creek Towns, Cherokee War Threat

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Trader William Thompson was found killed with a hatchet and tomahawk on the road from Augusta to the Creek nation, marking the first bloodshed on the Creek path since the present troubles. Lower Creek Indians, who vowed war on Cherokees if their path was spoiled, were informed by messenger.

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From Augusta, they had advice, that one William Thompson, a trader who set off from thence for the Creek nation was found killed with a hatchet and a tomahawk on the road, which is the first blood that has been spilt on the Creek path since the commencement of the present troubles in those parts. The Indians of the lower Creek towns have always declared they would go to war against the Cherokees if ever the path of their nation was spoiled. A messenger is accordingly sent up to acquaint them of this murder, and to see if they will be as good as their word.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

William Thompson Murder Creek Path Indian Troubles Lower Creek Towns Cherokee War Threat

What entities or persons were involved?

William Thompson

Where did it happen?

Creek Nation

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Creek Nation

Key Persons

William Thompson

Outcome

william thompson killed; potential war between lower creek towns and cherokees

Event Details

William Thompson, a trader from Augusta to the Creek nation, was found killed with a hatchet and tomahawk on the road, the first blood spilt on the Creek path since the present troubles. Lower Creek Indians had declared war on Cherokees if their path was spoiled; a messenger was sent to inform them.