The Journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York Continental Regiment from May 1 to October 3, 1779, in General Sullivan's Campaign Against the Western Indians: With an Introduction, Copious Historical Notes, and Maps of the Battle-field of Newtown and Groveland AmbuscadeHardenbergh, John Leonard
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The Journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York Continental Regiment from May 1 to October 3, 1779, in General Sullivan's Campaign Against the Western Indians: With an Introduction, Copious Historical Notes, and Maps of the Battle-field of Newtown and Groveland Ambuscade
Hardenbergh, John Leonard
Sullivan's Indian Campaign, 1779; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives
24. GOTHSEUNGQUEAN or _Shenanwaga_, a village of twenty houses located
on both sides of Kershong creek, near the west shore of Seneca lake,
seven miles south of Geneva. Destroyed by a detachment under Major
Parr, Sept. 8, 1779. See note 84.
25. KANANDAIGUA, an Indian town of twenty-three houses, located about
a mile from the lake, in west part of present village of Canandaigua.
Destroyed Sept. 10, 1779. See note 86.
26. HANNEYAYE, an Indian town of twenty houses, located at foot of
Honeoye lake, east of the outlet. One house was occupied as a fort by
Capt. Cummings. Destroyed Sept. 11, 1779. See note 87.
27. KANAGHSAWS, also called _Adjutoa_, an Indian town of eighteen
houses located three-fourths of a mile south-east of the head of
Conesus lake on the farm of Dr. McMillen. Destroyed September 13,
1779. See note 89.
28. GATHTSEGWAROHARE or _Cassawauloughly_, an important Indian town of
twenty-five houses, located on the east side of Canaseraga creek,
about two miles from its confluence with the Genesee, at the
"Hermitage," formerly owned by Judge Caroll. Destroyed Sept. 14, 1779.
See note 93.
29. CHENANDOANES or _Great Genesee Castle_, sometimes called Little
Beard's Town,--contained one hundred and twenty-eight houses, located
on the west side of Genesee river, mostly on the north side of Beard's
creek, north-east of Cuylerville. Destroyed Sept. 15, 1779. See note
95.
TOWNS DESTROYED BY LIEUT. COL. BUTLER.
30. SCAWYACE, or _Long Falls_, an important Indian town on the north
bank of the Seneca river on present site of Waterloo, in Seneca
County,--was partially destroyed by a volunteer force under Col.
Harper, Sept. 8, 1779,--destruction completed Sept. 21, by Major
Scott, of Colonel Butler's detachment. See note 140.
31. CHOHARO, a hamlet of two houses at the foot of Cayuga lake, where
Colonel Butler's detachment forded the river. This was the ancient
Tichero of the Jesuit Relations. Destroyed Sept. 21, by Colonel
Butler. See note 142.
32. GEWAUGA, a small hamlet located on the east side of Cayuga lake,
on the site of present Union Springs in Cayuga County. Destroyed Sept.
22, 1779. See note 141.
33. GOIOGOUEN, of the Jesuit Relations, made up of three separate
towns, viz:
(1). CAYUGA CASTLE, containing fifteen very large houses built
of squared logs, located near the south line of the town of
Springport in Cayuga County, on the north bank of Great Gully
Brook, from one to two miles from the lake. See note 143.
(2). EAST CAYUGA, OLD TOWN, containing thirteen houses, located
in the south-east corner of the town of Springport, from three
to four miles from Cayuga lake. A site in the south-west corner
of Fleming, was probably a site of this clan. Destroyed Sept.
22. See note 145.
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