Title:
Letter from James Avery to Fitz–John Winthrop
Date:
June 8, 1704
Scope & Content:
Mimeograph transcription of a letter to Gov. Winthrop concerning the persual of enemy Indians who have murdered and taken captive several English people. Avery claims that a scouting party he sent out got so close to the Indians that they could hear them calling out to them. But, the English were unable to definitely locate the enemy. Avery has been told that they will soon march to Norigawak, the enemies headquarters. He points out that his own Indian scouts are very weary and long to be home.
Mohegan
1 page
Mohegan
1 page
Object ID:
DOC.1704–06–08A
Object Name:
Letter
Collection:
Tribes – Mohegan
People:
Avery, James
Mason, Major
Welles
Yorke
Mason, Major
Welles
Yorke
Search Terms:
Salmon Falls
Saco Fort
scouting
fever
ague
Norigawak (Norwalk)
Port Royall
Saco Fort
scouting
fever
ague
Norigawak (Norwalk)
Port Royall