Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664 — John Shaqi
Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664
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Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664
New York (State) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources
The fight ended, several fires were built in consequence of
the great cold. The wounded, fifteen in number, among whom
was the general, were dressed, and the sentinels being posted
the troops bivouacked there for the remainder of the night. On
the next day, the party set out very early in good order, so
as to arrive at Stantfort in the evening. They marched with
great courage over that wearisome range of hills, God affording
extraordinary strength to the wounded, some of whom were badly
hurt; and came in the afternoon to Stantfort after a march of
two days and one night and little rest. The English received
our people in a very friendly manner, affording them every
comfort. In two days they reached here. A thanksgiving was
proclaimed on their arrival.
[The remainder is wanting.]
<1> Stamford.
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