Citation - New London Summary: 1760.10.31

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Index Entry Dance, metaphor of cruelty in war 
Location Fort Loudoun 
Citation
NLS.760.019
31 Oct 1760:22 (117)
Charles-Town, October 4.
By an express last Wednesday evening, who left Col. Byrd's
camp at Reed Creek (about 200 miles from Fort Loudoun) . .
.[8 lines: treachery of Indians in falling on the
surrendered garrison of Fort Loudoun.]  Capt Demere received
two wounds the first volley, was directly scalped, and the
Indians made him dance for their diversion some time, . . .


Generic Title New London Summary 
Date 1760.10.31 
Publisher Green, Timothy 
City, State New London, CT 
Year 1760 
Bibliography B0025181
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