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A relation of the troubles which have happened in New-England, by reason of the…A relation of the troubles which have hapned in New-England, by reason of the…
A relation of the troubles which have happened in New-England, by reason of the Indians there. From the year 1614 to the year 1675. : Wherein the frequent conspiracies of the Indians to cut off the English, and the wonderful providence of God, in disappointing their devices, is declared. : Together with an historical discourse concerning the prevalency of prayer; showing that New Englands late deliverance from the rage of the heathen is an eminent answer of prayer. / By Increase Mather teacher of a church in Boston in New-England. ; [Nine lines of quotations]A relation of the troubles which have hapned in New-England, by reason of the Indians there. From the year 1614 to the year 1675. : Wherein the frequent conspiracyes of the Indians to cutt off the English, and the wonderfull providence of God, in disappointing their devices, is declared. : Together with an historical discourse concerning the prevalency of prayer; shewing that New Englands late deliverance from the rage of the heathen is an eminent answer of prayer. / By Increase Mather teacher of a church in Boston in New-England. ; [Nine lines of quotations]
printed by John Foster, 1677
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This Relator endeavoured to give notice to them in Plymouth, how that the Indians had contrived their ruin, but he missed his way between Weymouth and Plymouth; and it was well he did so; for by that means, he escaped the savage hands of those Indians, who immediately pursued him, with a murderous intention Ere he could reach Plymouth, they were informed by Massaso•• (as hath been declared) concerning what was plotted amongst the Indians.
This Relator endeavoured to give notice to them in Plymouth, how that the Indians had contrived their ruin, but he missed his way between Weymouth and Plymouth; and it was wel he did so; for by that means, he escaped the savage hands of those Indians, who immediately pursued him, with a murderous intention Ere he could reach Plymouth, they were informed by Massaso•• (as hath been declared) concerning what was plotted amongst the Indians.
Finally there were (as this Relator testifieth) three several skirmishes with the Indians. One at Wesegusquaset, before mentioned▪ another at a place where the town of Dorchester is since planted; and lastly at the Bay of Agawam or Ipswich; in all which engagements, the Indians ⟨p. 20⟩were notably beaten, and the English received no considerable damage, so that the Sachems entreated for peace, nor were the English, (provided it might be upon terms safe and honourable) averse thereunto, Pacem t• poscimus omnes.
Finally there were (as this Relator testifieth) three several skirmishes with the Indians. One at Wesegusquaset, before mentioned▪ another at a place where the town of Dorchester is since planted; and lastly at the Bay of Agawam or Ipswich; in all which engagements, the Indians ⟨p. 20⟩