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FRENCH & INDIAN CRUELTY - THE LIFE & CURIOUS ADVENTURES OF PETER WILLIAMSON BODY { font-weight: bold; } TD { font-weight: bold;} #googlecolors1 {background-color:#E8E4D1; /*bg*/color:#582c2c; /*text*/}#googlecolors1 a, #googlecolors1 a:visited {color:#582c2c; /*link*/}#googlecolors2 {background-color:#E8E4D1; /*border*/color:#DCF7CE; /*url*/}.fw-advertisement {text-align:left; margin-left:25px; margin-top:10px;}if(typeof(fw_dart_ord)!="number") { var fw_dart_ord = parseInt(Math.random()*10000000);}document.write(' French and Indian Cruelty: The Life and Curious Adventures of Peter Williamson 
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FRENCH and INDIAN Cruelty Exemplified in the LIFE and various Vicissitudes of Fortune, of PETER WILLIAMSON A DISBANDED SOLDIER. CONTAINING A particular Account of the Manners, Customs, and Dress, of the SAVAGES; of their scalping, burning and other Barbarities, committed on the ENGLISH in NORTH AMERICA during his residence among them: Being at eight Years of Age, Stolen from his Parents and sent to PENNSYLVANIA, where he was sold as a SLAVE: Afterwards married and settled as Planter, 'till the Indians destoy'd his House and every Thing he had and carried him off as a Captive; from whom after several Months Captivity, he made his Escape, and serv'd as a Volunteer and Soldier in many Expeditions against them. A SUMMARY of the Transactions of the several Provinces of PENNSYLVANIA, (including PHILADELPHIA), NEW YORK, NEW ENGLAND, NEW JERSEY, &c, &c. From the Commencement of the War in these parts; particularly, those relative to the intended Attack on CROWN POINT and NIAGARA. And, an accurate and succinct detail, of the operations of the FRENCH and ENGLISH Forces at the Siege of OSWEGO, where the AUTHOR was wounded and taken Prisoner; and being afterwards sent to ENGLAND, was on his Arrival at Plymouth, discharg'd as incapable of FURTHER Services. Written by HIMSELF, 1758.
CONTENTS I. French and Indian Cruelty The author's birth, and manner of being kidnapped at Aberdeen. He arrives at the coast of America, and is shipwrecked at Cape May. Sold at Philadelphia to a planter. Description of the city of Philadelphia. His marriage, and settlement in a plantation. His house burnt by the Indians; and, himself carried off by them. The cruel treatment he suffered while among the savages. The shocking massacre of Joseph Snider and his family. Other instances of the barbarity of the Indians. Description of their dress and dispositions. The author meditates his escape; and, accomplishes it, at the risk of his life. His manner of travelling and concealing himself. His arrival at the house of John Bell, who takes him for an Indian, and threatens to shoot him. Kind reception amongst his wife's friends. Examination before Governor Morris. Enters a volunteer in Shirley's Regiment. His arrival at Boston, and a description of it. Joseph Long, Esq. with his house and servants, burnt by the Indians. His son and daughter carried off by them. James Crawford, Esq., his expedition for the rescue of Miss Long. The deplorable conditions in which she was found. Fifty of the savages killed and scalped. The young lady's account of the massacre of her brother. Miss Long married to her deliverer. March of the forces for Oswego. Account of the different nations of the Indians. Their education, manners, religion, &c. Preparation for defending Oswego. The author's danger in a batteau among the cataracts. Mutiny of the soldiers for want of provisions and pay. General Braddock's defeat, and misconduct in that expedition. Arrival of 3000 French in Canada. Description of New York. French incursions, and devastations of the savages. Many instances of their diabolical cruelty. Scarcoyada's speech to the assembly. The author goes on an expedition against the Indians. Defence against the savages in Kennerton-head church. Push through the savages and retire with loss. Reinforced by General Franklin from Philadelphia. Further outrages by the savages, in which George Hunter, Esq. and 16 of his family are burnt. Col. Armstrong's expedition against them. Capt. Jacobs, chief of the Delawares, and squaw killed. Lieut. Hogg's bravery. The author wounded at the Great Carrying Place. Skirmish with a body of Indians near Oswego. An Irishman scalped when drunk; yet recovered. The French discovered coming to attack Oswego. Trenches opened before Fort Ontario. The fort abandoned by the English. Preparations to attack the old fort. The brave Col. Mercer is killed. Surrender of the fort and garrison, with the articles. Cruelty of the Indians on that occasion. The English conducted by Montreal to Quebec. Bad consequences of the loss of Oswego. A full account of the Indians, their manner of living, fighting, &c. Advantage of the English in maintaining friendship with them. Their complaints against the fraudulent dealings of the traders. Methods suggested for removing these complaints. II Account of the British Settlements in North America Description of New England, its soil, produce, trade, &c. Description of New York. Description of Pennsylvania. Description of Maryland. Description of Virginia. Description of Carolina. Description of Nova Scotia. Description of Canada. The embarkation at Quebec for England. A Particular Description of the Indian Tomahawk  _udn="none";function utmx_section(){}function utmx(){}(function(){var k='0083307441',d=document,l=d.location,c=d.cookie;function f(n){if(c){var i=c.indexOf(n+'=');if(i>-1){var j=c.indexOf(';',i);return c.substring(i+n.length+1,j |
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