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Domestic News
August 27, 1756
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Near Lake George, Indians attacked carpenters working in the woods under guard, killing eight after the captain and his men fled; five carpenters escaped to the fort. The captain was reportedly broken for cowardice.
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Aug. 2. We have the following melancholy Account from the Westward, viz. That 3 of our Carpenters being at Work in the Woods near Lake George, within Half a Mile of one of the Forts, and under a Guard of a Captain and 6 Men, and the Captain discovering Indians in the Bushes hard by, ran away with his Men, and called to the Carpenters to make the best of their Way, for that there were Indians; but the Guard being gone, the Indians attacked the poor Carpenters, and killed eight of them: The other five made Shift to recover the Fort. Tis said the Indians were about 30 in Number, and that the Captain is broke for his ill Behaviour. If this turns out to be true, the Publisher has a wooden Sword of curious Workmanship for the Captain's Service.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Indian Attack
Lake George
Carpenters
Captain Fled
Woods Ambush
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain
Where did it happen?
Near Lake George
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Near Lake George
Key Persons
Captain
Outcome
eight carpenters killed; five escaped to the fort; captain broke for ill behavior
Event Details
Three carpenters working in woods near Lake George under guard of captain and six men; captain saw Indians, fled with men, warning carpenters; Indians attacked, killing eight; five reached fort; about 30 Indians involved