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November 25, 1786
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A negro man arrived in Washington claiming he escaped two Indian captors near Ohio Court-House by killing one after freeing his arms and striking him with a gun butt.
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PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 3.
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated Oct. 11.
"Last week a negro fellow came here, who says he was taken prisoner by two Indians, a short way from Ohio Court-House; that after they had pinioned his arms, they gave him a gun to carry, but took out the flint; he then was put under the care of one of them, while the other went into the woods, to see if he could not make a prize of some horses, as they heard the noise of bells: after walking some distance, they came to a steep hill, and the Indian (not suspecting that the negro had almost got his arms loose, which was the case) went down first, the negro, watching his opportunity, knocked him down with the butt of his gun, and then dispatched him."
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated Oct. 11.
"Last week a negro fellow came here, who says he was taken prisoner by two Indians, a short way from Ohio Court-House; that after they had pinioned his arms, they gave him a gun to carry, but took out the flint; he then was put under the care of one of them, while the other went into the woods, to see if he could not make a prize of some horses, as they heard the noise of bells: after walking some distance, they came to a steep hill, and the Indian (not suspecting that the negro had almost got his arms loose, which was the case) went down first, the negro, watching his opportunity, knocked him down with the butt of his gun, and then dispatched him."
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Negro Prisoner
Indian Captors
Escape
Ohio Court House
Killing
Where did it happen?
Near Ohio Court House
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Near Ohio Court House
Event Date
Last Week (Prior To Oct. 11)
Outcome
one indian killed by the negro prisoner using the butt of a gun.
Event Details
A negro fellow was taken prisoner by two Indians a short way from Ohio Court-House. They pinioned his arms and gave him a gun without flint to carry. One Indian guarded him while the other sought horses. At a steep hill, the negro freed his arms, knocked the guarding Indian down with the gun butt, and dispatched him.