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Page 139
... fell men , women , and children those that scaped us , fell into the hands of the Indians , that were in the rear of us ; it is reported by themselves , that there were about four hundred souls in this fort , and not above five of them ...
... fell men , women , and children those that scaped us , fell into the hands of the Indians , that were in the rear of us ; it is reported by themselves , that there were about four hundred souls in this fort , and not above five of them ...
Page 146
... fell upon the main entrance , which was blocked up with bushes about breast high , over which the captain passed , intending to make good the entrance , encouraging the rest to follow . Lieutenant Seeley endeavored to enter ; but being ...
... fell upon the main entrance , which was blocked up with bushes about breast high , over which the captain passed , intending to make good the entrance , encouraging the rest to follow . Lieutenant Seeley endeavored to enter ; but being ...
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... fell to the ground . The A thing not unlike this happened ( though not in New England yet ) in America , about a year ago ; for in September , 1682 , a man at the Isle of Provi- dence , belonging to a vessel , whereof one Wollery was ...
... fell to the ground . The A thing not unlike this happened ( though not in New England yet ) in America , about a year ago ; for in September , 1682 , a man at the Isle of Provi- dence , belonging to a vessel , whereof one Wollery was ...
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Mourts Relation | 34 |
Thomas Morton | 70 |
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