| Index Entry | Drums, in Boston, beat retreat [t], to lure Indians closer |
| Location | Boston |
| Citation | BG.724.012 27 Jul-3 Aug 1724:22 (245) On the 4th of July last, Serj. Mackdewell going out a shooting, the Indians surpriz'd, shot and scalp'd him, which alarm'd the whole town, and the Indians being under cover, the Governour order'd to beat a retreat, to trapan them nearer our fire;... [14 lines more.] |
| Generic Title | Boston Gazette |
| Date | 1724.08.03 |
| Publisher | Musgrave, Philip |
| City, State | Boston, MA |
| Year | 1724 |
| Bibliography | B0004130 |