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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
2
The excerpt recounts a frontier march led by Gist toward Fort Duquesne with Dinwiddie’s scouts, Delawares and Onondaga present. The group faces ambush fears, ghost lore, and strategic delays as Braddock’s columns move along Turtle and Sewickley creeks, while a wary Dinwold girl and Gist discuss pursuit, weather, and signals amid wary Indigenous neighbors.
A fragmented narration shows tension as a white speaker claims to be Christopher Gist and reassures Delawar Indians about safety. A young girl and others react with guarded hope as a chase by Pontuc’s men is noted and a rescue signal is sent.
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