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Captured by Indians... Pennsylvania Assembly replies to the governor's address...
Captured by Indians... Pennsylvania Assembly replies to the governor's address...
Item # 694202
December 15, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 15, 1757 The front page begins with a report headed: "America" with a Boston dateline, noting that a soldier came into Albany with news that: "...he was one of those taken by the Indians near Fort William Henry after the capitulation, & that he, with about 200 more of our men, were carried off by them to the Fort at Ticonderoga where they tarried seven days having nothing allowed for food but bread & water..." and a bit more, and noting that: "...he made his escape with great difficulty and hazard."
All of page 3 and most of page 4 are taken up with: "Philadelphia - A Message to the Governor from the Assembly" which is their response to the governor's message of August 18. The topics are varied including much on relations with the Indians and mention of the Treaty of Easton. The photos show portions of the lengthy address, which is signed in type by the Speaker of the Assembly, Isaac Norris.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, great condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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