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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
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Davenport, Serjeant Jefferyes &c. going up to the […] were there assaulted by the Indians. In this Skirmish the […] few, two or three of themselves were wounded, the […] Army coming up, the swamp was surrounded. […] being called, the question was propounded how they […] proceed? Capt.Patrick advised that they should cut down the swamp, (they having taken many Indian hatchets) Others propounded to hedge in the swamp, which others judged would be to no purpose, and therefore strongly opposed it, Some other advised to force the swamp, having time enough (it being about three a clock in the afternoon) but that being opposed, it was then propounded that the men should be drawn up close to the swamp, which would have le•ned the circumference, and then to fill up the open passages with bushes, that so they might secure them till the morning, and then consider farther about it. But neither of those would pass, so different ⟨p. 38⟩were their apprehensions, which was very grievous to some, who concluded the Indians would make an escape in the night, as easily they might, & did, the swamp being large and their numbers so small that they were forced to stand at a great distance one from another, which made their escape more easy. Capt. Mason took order that the narrow passage in the swamp should be cut through, which would much shorten the leaguer, which was accordingly attended and resolutely performed by Serjeant Davis and some others with him. Mr.Thomas Stanton a man well acquainted with the Indians language and manners, perceiving the Council of War loth to destroy Women and children, (as also the Indians of that place) freely offered his service to go into the swamp and treat with them, which the Council were somewhat backward to, by •eason of some hazard he might be exposed to, but his importunity prevailed, who going to them did in a short time come to the Council with near 200. old men, women and Children, who delivered themselves to the mercy of the English, most of which brought their small present with them, and laid it down before the Council. Now night drawing on, they did beleaguer the swamp as strongly as they could. But above hal•e an hour before day the Indians that were in the swamp, attempted to ▪break through Capt. Patricks Quarters, But were beaten back several times;