A narrative of the captivity and sufferings of Benjamin Gilbert and his family : who were surprised by the Indians, and taken from their farms, on the frontiers of Pennsylvania, in the spring, 1780

A narrative of the captivity and sufferings of Benjamin Gilbert and his family : who were surprised by the Indians, and taken from their farms, on the frontiers of Pennsylvania, in the spring, 1780

Philadelphia Printed and sold by Joseph Crukshank ... 1784

iv, [5]-96 p. ; 23 cm. (8vo)

970.1 G464, 1784

(OCoLC)06382901

Signatures: [A]4 B-M4.
On June 25, 1780, a party of 11 Seneca Indians invaded settlements where Gilbert homestead was located. Fifteen captives were bound, their homes plundered and burned before their eyes, and they were taken to Fort Niagara. Family members were redeemed by degrees.
Ayer Coll. 301
74.1

Evans 18497
Howes, W. U.S.iana (2d ed) W80
Sabin 27348

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