Narrative of a late expedition against the Indians : with an acount of the barbarous execution of Col. Crawford; and the wonderful escape of Dr. Knight & John Slover from captivity in 1782. To which is added, a narrative of the captivity & escape of Mrs. Frances Scott, an inhabitant of Washington County, Virginia.
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| Language: | English |
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| Item Description: | The narratives were first published in the Freeman's journal, Philadelphia, volume 3, nos. 106-109, April 30-May 21, 1783, at the request of H.H. Brackenridge, by whom they were prepared for publication. On pages [3] of the 1783 edition (Evans 17993) is the following statement addressed to the printer: Enclosed are two narratives; one by Dr. Knight, who acted as surgeon in the expedition under Col. Crawford; the other of John Slover. That of Dr. Knight was written by himself at my request; that of Slover was taken down by myself from his mouth as he related it. .. H. Brackenridge Pittsburgh, Aug. 3, 1782. Date of publication suggested by Bristol. Reproduction of original from Library of Congress. Electronic resource. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (46 pages) |
| Place of Publication: | United States -- Massachusetts -- Andover. |