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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 72 after regaining possession of my rifle. I drew the breech of it and commenced fighting with all the force I could command. striking to the right and left. knocking down an Indian at nearly every blow clearing my way gradually before me until I found myself upon the level bank some few steps back from the River. As I advanced. a portion of the Indians gave way in front and closed in behind so that as soon as I left the margin of the River where the fight began I was completely surrounded and not protected on either side. and consequently within a few seconds from the time I commenced fighting. I found myself in the direct Center of a small Circle formed by a huge mass or jam of well armed Indians. I much regretted that I did not have the Physical force and strength that I might had under reasonable circumstances. Not that I could hope to escape. but so that I could inflict more punishment upon the treachorous [sic] foe . who taking advantage of our half starved condiition. had lured us on to destruction under the pretext of friendsip [sic] and fair

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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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