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BNL.723.020
3-10 Oct 1723:21 (1928)
Boston, October 9. By a letter this day from Capt. Heath,
dated Richmond Sept. 29th, 1723. we have this account: That
the Mohawks (who went from hence to the Eastward) rejoyced
greatly to see the fort, shewing themselves well satisfyed
with their treatment in our passage; and at their request
had a war dance, in order to march the night following.
Being provided with all necessaries, and ensign Coleby and
three more of my best men to accompany them, they set
forward up the river, and when they had got about 3 miles,
they smelt fire, and finding themselves near a party of the
enemy, the Mohawks sent for any whale-boat, and as many men
as could come in her; so I drew out 13 of the best men in
the garrison, who got to Coleby and the Mohawks before day:
The next morning they had a sharp encounter with 30 of the
enemy, who in the conclusion were beat and fled to their
canoes, leaving their packs, with one gun and blanket, which
were much bloody: Two of their men also were seen to be
carried to their canoes, which were either dead, or much
wounded. On our party was killed the brave Coleby, and two
other of our best hands, wounded.
The abovesaid Mohawks returned hither this day, from the
Eastward.
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