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Title Loren L. Williams journals, 1851-1880

Creator Williams, Loren L., 1828-1881

Date 1851-1880

Place United States--West

Language English

Subjects Frontier and pioneer life, Indians of North America, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Extent 0.6 linear feet (5 volumes in 2 boxes)

Format Correspondence, Maps, Clippings

User-Contributed Transcription 80yet I did not feel that I had recieved but the one very severe wound I was soon very much surprised. and somewhat relieved too. to see all the Indians abandon me and fall back towards the River except two. each of which were well armed with bows & full quivers of Arrows. while one of them also carried a rifle that had belonged to one of our men Just at this time I noticed Mr Doherty a short distance off and nearly direct ahead of me. he was running. chased by a half dozen Indians. and at least a dozen arrows sticking in him from every side. he very soon fell and the last time I looked in that direction he was prostrate upon the ground. the Indians filling him with arrows and striking at him with knives. I made a turn to the left. thinking I might avoid those Indians who had killed poor Doherty, or that they might not join in the fight against me The two with whom I was now contending were

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 4683

BibID 991560848805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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