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New England Frontier: The Prescott Garrison - 1692 |
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Contents
Introduction The New England frontier Garrisons at Groton A moment in time The Prescott garrison - 1692 Jonas Prescott (blacksmith, lieutenant) Garrison houses James Knapp (adulterer, town leader) Elizabeth Knapp Scripture (possessed by the devil) Samuel Scripture (indentured servant) Life in Groton Stephen Holden (farmer) Captivity Ephraim Philbrick (passing through) Others at the garrison Religion on the frontier Ellis Barron After 1692 Attack on Groton Ongoing threats Reactions, as shown in letters Postscript Late expeditions Petition of Pricilla Barron End of the Indian wars
Notes References Graphics credits
Appendix Lists of known garrisons in New England frontier towns
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