Sir William Johnson and King Hendrick at Lake George
In 1755 Johnson the colonial superintendent shaped Iroquois alliance with the English. Mohawk chief King Hendrick advised on troop numbers before the Battle of Lake George, where Hendrick fell bravely leading his people against Dieskau. The tale highlights Johnsons influence and Hendricks sacrifice.
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Sir William Johnson
New York
Johnson Hall
King Hendrick
Sir William
England
Johnson
Hendrick
Mohawk Valley
William
Logan and Cresap debated in Logan’s 1770 conflict tale
The account weaves Chief Logan’s appeal to white aid with his vengeance after Col Cresap’s 1770 murders, noting his war path and the legendary line about his blood. It also recounts Logan’s role in Lord Dunmore’s war, a later duel with Si mon Girty, and his death in 1780. The piece shifts to a Washington state court notice by Great Northern Lumber Company against Edward Meeker over delinquent real property taxes in Chelan County.
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Logan
Cresap
Col
Michael Cresap
Virginia Riflemen
Daniel Greathouse
Lord Dunmore
Simon Kenton
Kenton
Simon Girty
State of Washington
Chelan County
Great Northern Lumber Company
Edward Mobie
Edward Meeker
Asl
Chelan
Washington
Superior Court
State of
Sumner & Lebeck
P. O
Wenatchee
County of
G N Time Table reports Buchanan on stick list
Jas Buchanan has been on the stick list since June 26 but sometimes can be out and about downtown, indicating partial readiness for duties.
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Jas. B. Buchanan
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Franklin Lumber Co
Richard Mus
Bor
Standard Oil Company
California
Conon Dubrication
Epa
Elmo Scot
Watson
Stern
Aper
Calumet
Mutual Mercantile Co
Leavenworth
Grocers
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Washington
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