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Henry Jocelyn and Josh Scottow wrote this letter to John Leverett, Governor of Massachusetts, from Blackpoint, Sept. 13, 1676 about an Indian raid on Casco Bay.
They described French involvement in the raids, that captives were taken, and they had little chance of success if they were not given assistance by the Governor.
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About This Item
- Title: Indian Raid on Casco Bay, 1676
- Creator: Henry Jocelyn
- Creation Date: 1676-09-13
- Subject Date: 1676-09-13
- Location: Casco Bay, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. S-888 Misc. box 33/21
- Object Type: Text
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- Casco Bay (Me.)--History--Manuscripts--17th century
- Governors--Massachusetts
- Indians of North America--Maine--History--Manuscripts--17th century
- King Phillips War, (1675-1678)
- Leverett, John--Letters
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