Entertaining passages relating to Philip's War which began in the month of June, 1675. As also of expeditions more lately made against the common enemy, and Indian rebels, in the eastern parts of New-England: : with some account of the Divine Providence towards Benj. Church Esqr; / by T.C.

Entertaining Passages Relating to Philip's WAR which began in the Year, 1675. With the Proceedings of Benj. Church Esqr

IN the Year 1674. Mr. Benjamin Church of Duxbury being providen∣tially at Plymouth in the time of the Court, fell into acquaintance with Capt. John Almy of Rhode-Island. Capt. Almy with great impor∣tunity invited him to ride with him, and view that part of Plymouth Colony that lay next to Rhode-Island, known then by their Indian Names of Pocasset & Segkonate. Among other arguments to perswade him, he told him, the Soil was very rich, and the Situation pleasant. Perswades him by all means, to purchase of the Company some of the Court grant rights. He accepted his invitation, views the Country, & was pleased with it; makes a purchase, settled a Farm, found the Gentlemen of the Island very Civil & obliging. And being himself a Person of uncommon Activi∣ty and Industry, he soon erected two buildings upon his Farm, and gain'd a good acquaintance with the Natives: got much into their favour, and was in a little time in great esteem among them.

The next Spring advancing, while Mr. Church was diligently Settling his new Farm, stocking, leasing & disposing of his Affairs, and had a fine pros∣pect of doing no small things; and hoping that his good success would be inviting unto other good Men to become his Neighbours; Behold! the rumour of a War between the English and the Natives gave check to his projects. People began to be very jealous of the Indians, and indeed they had no small reason to suspect that they had form'd a design of War upon the English. Mr. Church had it daily suggested to him that the Indians were plotting a bloody design. That Philip the great Mount-hope Sachem was Leader therein: and so it prov'd, he was sending his Messengers to all

the Neighbouring Sachem:, to ingage them in a Confederacy with him in the War.

Among the reft he sent Six Men to Awashonks Squaw-Sachem of the Seg∣konate Indians, to engage her in his Interests: Awashonks so far listened unto them as to call her Subjects together, to make a great Dance, which is the custom of that Nation when they advise about Momentous Affairs. But what does Awashonks do, but sends away two of her Men that well under∣stood the English Language (Sassamon and George by Name) to invite Mr. Church to the Dance. Mr. Church upon the Invitation, immediately takes with him Charles Hazelton his Tennants Son, who well understood 〈…〉〈…〉 Language, and rid down to the Place appointed: Where they found hun∣dreds of Indians gathered together from all Parts of her Dominion. Awa∣shonks her self in a foaming Sweat was leading the Dance. But she was no sooner sensible of Mr. Churches arrival, but she broke off, sat down, calls her Nobles round her, orders Mr. Church to be invited into her presence. Complements being past, and each one taking Seats. She told him, King Philip had sent Six Men of his with two of her People that had been over at Mount-hope, to draw her into a confederacy with him in a War with the English. Desiring him to give her his advice in the case, and to tell her the Truth whether the Umpame Men (as Philip had told her) were gather∣ing a great Army to invade Philips Country. He assured her he would tell her the Truth, and give her his best advice. Then he told her twas but a few days since he came from Plymouth, and the English were then making no Preparations for War; That he was in Company with the Principal Gen∣tlemen of the Government, who had no Discourse at all about War; and he believ'd no tho'ts about it. He ask'd her whether she tho't he would have brought up his Goods to Settle in that Place, if he apprehended an entering into War with so near a Neighbour. She seem'd to be some what convin'd by his talk, and said she believ'd he spoke the Truth.

Then she called for the Mount-hope Men: Who made a formidable ap∣pearance, with their Faces Painted, and their Hair Trim'd up in Com••∣fashion, with their Powder-horns, and Shot-bags at their backs; which a∣mong that Nation is the posture and figure of preparedness for War. She told Mr. Church, these were the Persons that had brought her the Report of the English preparation for War: And then told them what Mr. Church had said in answer to it.

Upon this began a warm talk among the Indians, but 'twas soon quash'd, and Awashonks proceeded to tell Mr. Church, that Philips Message to her was, that unless she would forth-with enter into a confederacy with him in a War against the English, he would send his Men over primely, to kill the English Cattel, and burn their Houses on that side the River, which would provoke the English to fall upon her, whom they would without doubt sup∣pose

the author of the Mischief. Mr. Church told her he was sorry to see so threatning an aspect of Affairs; and steping to the Mount-hopes, he felt of their bags, and finding them filled with Bullets, ask'd them what those Bullets were for: They scoffingly reply'd to shoot Pigeons with.

Then Mr. Church turn'd to Awashonks, and told her if Philip were resolv'd to make War, her best way would be to knock those Six Mount-hopes 〈◊〉〈◊〉 head, and shelter her self under the Protection of the English: upon which the Mount-bopes were for the present Dumb. But those two of Awashonks Men who had been at Mount-hope express'd themselves in a furious manner against his advice. And Little Eyes one of the Queens Council joyn'd with them, and urged Mr. Church to go aside with him among the bushes that he might have some private Discourse with him, which other Indians imme∣diately forbid being sensible of his ill design: but the Indians began to side and grow very warm. Mr. Church with undaunted Courage told the Mount-hopes they were bloody wretches, and thirsted after the blood of their English Neighbours, who had never injur'd them, but had always abounded in their kindness to them. That for his own part, tho' he desired nothing more than Peace, yet if nothing but Was would satisfie them, he believed he should prove a sharp thorne in their sides; Bid the Company observe those Men that were of such bloody dispositions, whether Providence would suffer them to Live to see the event of the War, which others more Peace∣ably disposed might do.

Then he told Awashonks he thought it might be most advisable for her to send to the Governour of Plymouth, and shelter her self, and People under his Protection. She lik'd his advice, and desired him to go on her behalf to the Plymouth Government, which he consented to: And at parting ad∣vised her what ever she did, not to desert the English Interest, to joyn with her Neighbours in a Rebellion which would certainly prove fatal to her. [He mov'd none of his Goods from his House that there might not be the least umbrage from such an Action.] She thank'd him for his advice, and sent two of her Men to guard him to his House; which when they came here, urged him to take care to secure his Goods, which he refused for the reasons before mentioned. But desired the Indians, that if what they feared, should happen, they would take care of what he left, and directed them to a Place in the woods where they should dispose them; which they faith-••elly observed.

He took his leave of his guard, and bid them tell their Mistress, if she continued steady in her dependence on the English, and kept within her own limits of Sogkonats, he would see her again quickly; and then hastned away to Pocasset, where he met with Peter Nunnui••, the Husband of the Queen of Pocasset, who was just then come over in a Canoo from Mount-hope. Peter told him that there would certainly be War; for Philip had held a

Dance of several Weeks continuance, and had entertain'd the Young Men from all Parts of the Country: And added the Philip expected to be sent for to Plymouth to be examined about Sasamon's death, who was Murder'd at Assawomset-Ponds; knowing himself guilty of contriving that Murder. The same Peter told him that he saw Mr. James Brown of Swanzey, and Mr. Samuel Gorton who was an Interpreter, and two other Men who brought a Letter from the Governour of Plymouth to Philip. He observ'd to him fur∣ther, that the Young Men were very eager to begin the War, and would fain have kill'd Mr. Brown, but Philip prevented it; telling them that his Father had charged him to shew kindness to Mr. Brown. In short, Philip was forc'd to promise them that on the next Lords-Day when the English were gone to Meeting they should rifle their Houses and from that time for∣ward kill their Cattel.

Peter desir'd Mr. Church to go and see his Wife, who was but up the! ••ill; he went and found but few of her People with her. She said they were all gone, against her Will to the Dances; and she much fear'd there would be a War. Mr. Church advis'd her to go to the Island and secure her self, and those that were with her; and send to the Governour of Plymouth who she knew was her friend; and so left her, resolving to hasten to Plymouth, and wait on the Governour: and he was so expeditious that he was with the Governour early next Morning, tho' he waited on some of the Ma∣gistrates by the way, who were of the Council of War, and also met him at the Governours. He gave them an account of his observations and dis∣coveries, which confirmed their former intelligences, and hastned their pre∣paration for Defence.

Philip according to his promise to his People, permitted them to March out of the Neck on the next Lords-Day, when they plundred the nearest Houses that the Inhabitants had deserted: but as yet offer'd no violence to the People, at lest none were killed. However the alarm was given by their Numbers, and hostile Equipage, and by the Prey they made of what they could find in the forsaken Houses.

An express came the same day to the Governour, who immediately gave orders to the Captains of the Towns to March the greatest Part of their Companies, and to rand••z••ous at T••••••••••••, on Monday Night, where Major Bradford was to receive them, and dispose them under Capt (now made Major) Cutwo••th of Si••u••te. The Governour desired Mr. Church to give them his Company, and to use his interest in their behalf with the Gentle∣men of 〈◊〉〈◊〉. He comply'd with it, and they March'd the next day. Major 〈◊〉〈◊〉 desired Mr. Church with a commanded party consisting of English and some Friend-Indians. to March in the Front at some distance from the Main body. Their orders were to keep so far before, as not be in sight of the Army. And so they did, for by the way, they killed a Deer,

flead, roasted, and eat the most of him before the Army came up, with them. But the Plymouth Forces soon arriv'd at Swanzey, and were posted at Major Browns and Mr. Miles's Garrisons chiefly; and were there soon joyned with those that came from Massachusetts, who had entred into a Confederacy with their Plymouth Brethren, against the Perfidious Heathen.

The Enemy who began their Hostilities with plundring and destroying Cattel, did not long content themselves with that game. They thirsted for English blood, and they soon broach'd it; killing two Men in the way not far from Mr. Miles's Garrison. And soon after, eight more at Matta∣piset: Upon whose bodies they exercised more than brutish barbarities; beheading, dis-membring and mangling them, and exposing them in the most inhumane manner, which gash'd and ghostly objects struck a damp on all beholders.

The Enemy flush'd with these exploits, grew yet bolder, and skulking every where in the busnes, shot at all Passengers, and kill'd many that ventured abroad. They came so near as to shoot down two Sentinels at Mr. Miles's Garrison, under the very Noses of most of our Forces. These provocations drew out the resentments of some of Capt. Prentices Troop, who desired they might have liberty to go out and seek the Enemy in their own quarters. Quarter Masters Gill & B••lcher commanded the Parties drawn cut, who earnestly desired Mr. Churches company: They provided him a Horse and Furniture (his own being out of the way) he readily comply'd with their desires, and was soon Mounted.

This party were no sooner over Miles's Bridge but were fired on by an Ambuscado of about a dozen Indians, as they were afterwards discovered to be. When they drew off the Pilot was Mortally wounded, Mr. Belcher re∣ceived a shot in his knee, and his Horse was kill'd under him, Mr. Gill was struck with a Musket-ball on the side of his belly; but being clad with a buff Coat and some thickness of Paper under it, it never broke his skin. The Troopers were surprized to see both their Commanders wounded, and wheel'd off. But Mr. Church perswaded, at length storm'd and stampt, and told them 'twas a shame to run, and leave a wounded Man there to be∣come a Prey to the barbarous Enemy. For the Pilot yet sat his Horse, tho' so maz'd with the Shot, as not to have sense to guide him. Mr. Gill second∣ed him, and offer'd, tho' much disenabled, to assist in bringing him of. Mr. Church asked a Stranger who gave them his company in that action, if he would go with him and fetch off the wounded Man: He readily con∣sented, they with Mr. Gill went, but the wounded Man fainted and fell off his Horse before they came to him; but Mr. Church and the Stranger dis∣mounted, took up the Man dead, and laid him before Mr. Gill on his Horse. Mr. Church told the other two, if they would take care of the dead Man, he would go and fetch his Horse back, which was going off the Cassey toward

the Enemy; but before he got over the Eassey he saw the Enemy run to the right into the Neck. He brought back the Horse, and call'd earnestly and repeatedly to the Army to come over & sight the Enemy; and while he Good calling & perswading, the skulking Enemy return'd to their old stand, and all discharged their Guns as him at one clap, tho' every shot mis••d him; yet one of the Army on the other side of the river received one of the b••lls in his foot. Mr. Church now began (no succour coming to him) to th•••••• it time to retreat: Saying, The Lord have Mercy on as, if such a handful of Indians shall thus dare such an Army.

Upon this 'twas immediately resolv'd, and orders were given to March down into the Neck, and having passed the Bridge, and Cassey, the directi∣on was to extend both wings, which being not well headed, by those that remain'd in the Center, some of them mistook their Friends for their Ene∣mies, and made a fire upon them on the right wing, and wounded that noble Heroick Youth Ensign Savage in the thigh; but it happily prov'd but a flesh wound. They Marched until they came to the narrow of the Neck, at a Place called Koekkamuit, where they took down the heads of Eight Eng∣lish Men that were kill'd at the head of Metapoiset-Neck, and for upon Polls, after the barbarous manner of those salvages. There Philip had staved all his Drums, and conveyed all his Canoo's to the East side of Metapoiset-Ri∣ver. Hence it was concluded by those that were acquainted with the Mo∣tions of those People, that they had qui••ted the Neck. Mr. Church told ••em that Philip was doubtless gone ever to Pocasset side, to ingage those Indians in Rebellion with him: which they soon found to be true. The Enemy were not really beaten out of Mount hope Neck, tho' 'twas true they fled from thence; yet it was before any pursu'd them. 'Twas but to strengthen themselves, and to gain a more advantagious Post. However, some and not a few pleased themselves with the fancy of a Mighty Conquest.

A grand Council was held, and a Resolve past, to build a Fort there to maintain the first ground they had gain'd, by the Indians leaving it to them. And to speak the Truth, it must be said, That as they gain'd not that Field, by their Sword, nor their Bow; so 'twas rather their fear than their courage, that oblig'd them to set up the marks of their Conquest Mr. Church look'd upon it, and talk of it with contempt, and urged hard the pursuing the Enemy on Pocasset side, and with the greater earnestness, because of his promise made to Awashonks, before mentioned. The Council adjourned themselves from Mount-hope to Reboboth, where Mr. Treasurer Southworth be∣ing weary of his charge of Commiss••r General, (Provision being scarce & difficult to be obtained, for the Army, that now lay still to Cover the Peo∣ple from no body, while they were building a Fort for nothing) retired, and the Power & Trouble of that Pos•• was left with Mr. Church, who still urged the Commanding Officers to more over to Pocasset side, to pursue the Enemy,

and kill Philip, which would in his opinion be more probable to keep pos∣session of the Neck, than to tarry to build a Fort. He was still restless on that side of the River, and the rather because of his promise to the Squaw Sachem of Segkonate. And Capt. Fuller also urged the same, until at length there came further order concerning the Fort. And with all, an order for Capt. Fuller with Six files to cross the River to the side so much insisted on, and to try if he could get Speech with any of the Pocasset or Sogkonate In∣dians, and that Mr. Church should go his Second. Upon the Captains re∣ceiving his orders, he ask'd Mr. Church whither he was willing to engage in this interprize: To whom 'twas indeed too agreeable to be declined; tho' he thought the enterprize was hazardous enough, for them to have more Men assign'd them. Capt. Fuller told him that for his own part he was grown Ancient and heavy, he feared the travel and fatigue would be too much for him. But Mr. Church urged him, and told him, he would thearfully excuse him, his hardship and travel, and take that part to himself, if he might but go; for he had rather do any thing in the World than stay there to build the Fort.

Then they drew out the Number assigned them and March'd the same Night to the Ferry, and were transported to Rhode-Island, from whence the next Night they got a passage over to Pocasset-side in Rhode-Island Boats, and concluded there to dispose themselves in two Ambuscado's before day, ho∣ping to surprize some of the Enemy by their falling into one or other of their Ambusments. But Capt. Fullers party being troubled with the Epide∣mical plague of lust after Tobacco, must needs strike fire to Smoke it; and thereby discovered themselves to a party of the Enemy coming up to them, who immediately fled with great preciptation.

This Ambuscado drew off about break of day, perceiving they were dis∣cover'd, the other continued in their Post until the time assigned them, and the light and heat of the Sun rendred their Station both insignificant and troublesome, and then return'd, unto the place of Randezvous, where they were acquainted with the other parties disappointment, and the occasion of it. Mr. Church calls for the breakfast he had ordered to be brought o∣ver in the Boat: but the Man that had the charge of it confessed that he was a-sleep when the Boats-men called him, and in haste came away and never thought of it. It happened that Mr. Church had a few Cakes of Rusk in his Pocket, that Madam Cranston (the Governour of Rhode-Island's Lady) gave him, when he came off the Island, which he divided among the Com∣pany, which was all the Provisions they had.

Mr. Church after their slender breakfast proposed to Capt. Fuller, That he would March in quest of the Enemy, with such of the Company as would be willing to March with him; which he complyed with, tho' with a great deal of scruple, because of his small Number, & the extream hazard he fore∣saw must attend them.

But some of the Company had reflected upon Mr. Church, that notwith∣standing his talk on the other side of the River, he had not shewn them any Indians since they came over. Which now mov'd him to tell them, That if it was their desire to see Indians, he believ'd he should now soon shew them what they ••hould say was enough.

The Number allow'd him soon drew off to him, which could not be ma∣ny, because their whole Company consisted of no more than Thirty Six. They mov'd towards Sogkonate, until they came to the brook that runs into N••nn••q••••••q•••• Neck, where they discovered a fresh and plain Track, which they concluded to be from the great Pine Swamp about a Mile from the Read that leads to Sogkonet. Now says Mr. Church to his Men, If we follow this Track no doubt but we shall soon see Indians enough; they express'd their willingness to follow the Track, and mov'd in it, but had not gone far be∣fore one of them narrowly escaped being bit with a Rattle-snake: And the Woods that the Track lead them through was haunted much with those Snakes; which the little Company seem'd more to be afraid of than the black Serpents they were in quest of, and therefore bent their course ano∣ther way; to a Place where they thought it probable to find some of the Enemy. Had they kept the Track to the Pine Swamp they had been cer∣tain of meeting Indians enough; but not so certain that any of them should have return'd to give account how many.

Now they pass'd down into Punkatees Neck; and in their March disco∣covered a large Wigwam full of Indian Truck, which the Souldiers were for loading themselves with; until Mr. Church forbid it; telling them they might expect soon to have their hands full, and business without caring for Plunder. Then crossing the head of the Creek into the Neck, they again discovered fresh, Indian Tracks, very larely pass'd before them into the Neck. They then got privately and undiscovered, unto the Fence of Capt. Almy's Pease-field and divided into two Parties, Mr. Church keeping the one Party with himself, sent the other with Lake that was acquainted with the ground, on the other side. Two Indians were soon discovered coming out of the Pease-field towards them: When Mr. Church & those that were with him con∣cealed themselves from them, by falling ••lat on the ground: but the other division not using the same caution were seen by the Enemy, which occa∣sioned them to run; which w••••n Mr. Church perceiv'd, he shew'•• himself to them, and call'd, telling them he desired but to speak with t••••••, and would not hu•••• them. But they run, and Church pursued. Th•• Indians c••im'd v••••••••••a Fence and one of them facing about discharged his ••••ece, ••••t wi••hont e••fection ••••e En•••••••• One of the English Souldiers ran up to the ••ence and ••••••d upon him that ••••ad discharged his Piece; and they concluded by the ve••••ing they heard that the Indian was wounded; but the Indians soon got into the thickets, whence they saw them no more for the present.

Mr. Church then Marching over a plain piece of Ground where the Woods were very th••••k on one side; order'd his little Company to March at dou∣ble distance, to make as big a show (if they should be discovered) as might be. But before they saw any body, they were Saluted with a Volly of fifty or sixty Guns; some Bullets came very surprizingly near Mr. Church, who starting, look'd behind him, to see what was become of his Men, expecting to have seen half of them dead, but seeing them all upon their Leggs and briskly firing at the Smokes of the Enemies Guns, (for that was all that was then to be seen) He Bless'd God, and called to his Men not to discharge all their Guns at o••••••, lest the F••••••••y should take the advantage of such an opportunity to run upon them with their H••tches.

Their next Motion was immediately into the Pease field. When they came to the Fence Mr Church ••••d as many as had not discharg'd their Guns, to clap under the Fence, and lye close, while the other at some distance in the Field flood to charge; hoping that if the Enemy should creep to the Fence to gain a shot at those that were ••arging their Guns, they might be surprized by those that lay under the Fence. But casting his Eyes to the side of the Hill above them; the hill seem'd to move, being covered over with Indians, with their bright Guns glittering in the Sun, and running in a circumference with a design to surround them.

Seeing such Multitudes surrounding him and his little Company; it put him upon thinking what was become of the Boats that were ordered to attend him: And looking up, he spy'd them a-shore at Sandy-point on the Island side of the River, with a number of Horse and Foot by them, and wondred what should be the occasion; until he was afterwards informed, That the Boats had been over that Morning from the Island and had land∣ed a Party of Men at Fogland, that were design'd in Punkatees Neck to fetch off some Cattel and Horses, but were Ambuscado••••, and many of them wounded by the Enemy.

Now our Gentlemans Courage and Conduct were both put to the Test, the incourages his Men; and orders some to run and take a Wall to shelter before the Enemy gain'd it. Twas time for them now to think of escaping if they knew which way. Mr. Church orders his Men to strip to their white Shirts, that the Islanders might discover them to be English Men; & then orders Three Guns to be fired distinct, hoping it might be observ'd by their friends on the opposite Shore. The Men that were ordered to take the Wall being very hungry, stop'd a while among the Pease to gather a few, being about four Rod from the Wall; the Enemy from behind it hail'd them with a Shower of Bullets; but soon all but one came tumbling over an old hedge down the bank where Mr. Church and the rest were, and told him that his Brother B. Southworth, who was the Man that was missing, was kill'd, that they saw him fall; and so they did indeed see him fall, but 'twas without a

Shot, and lay no longer than till he had opportunity to clap a Bullet into one of the Enemies Forehead, and then came running to his Company. The meanness of the English's Powder was now their greatest misfortune; when they were immediately upon this bese•• with Multitudes of Indians, who possessed themselves of every Rock, Stump, Tree, or Fence that was in sight, firing upon them without ceasing; while they had no other shelter but a small bank & bi•• of a water Fence. And yet to add to the disadvan∣tage of this little handful of distressed Men; The Indians also possessed them∣selves of the Ruines of a Stone-house that over look'd them, and of the black Rocks to the Southward of them; so that now they had no way to prevent lying quite open to some, or other of the Enemy, but to heap up Stones before them, as they did, and still bravely and wonderfully defended them∣selves, against all the numbers of the Enemy. At length came over one of the Boats from the Island Shore, but the Enemy ply'd their Shot so warmly to her as made her keep at some distance; Mr. Church desired them to send their Canoo a-shore to fetch them on board; but no perswasions, nor ar∣guments could prevail with them to bring their Canoo to shore. Which some of Mr. Churches Men perceiving, began to cry out, For God's sake to take them off, for their Ammunition was spent, &c. Mr. Church being sensible of the danger of the Enemies hearing their Complaints, and being made acquain∣ted with the weakness and scantiness of their Ammunition, fiercely called to the Boats-master, and bid either send his Canoo a-shore, or else begone presently, or he would fire upon him.

Away goes the Boat and leaves them still to shift for themselves. But then another difficulty arose; the Enemy seeing the Boat leave them, were re∣animated & fired thicker & faster than ever; Upon which some of the Men that were lightest of foot, began to talk of attempting an escape by flight: until Mr. Church sollidly convinc'd them of the impracticableness of it; and incouraged them yet, told them, That be had observ'd so much of the remarka∣ble and wonderful Providence of God hitherto preserving them, that incouraged him to believe with much confidence th••••••••ed would yet preserve them; that not a b•••••• of their head should fall 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ground; bid them be Patient, Couragious and Pru∣dently sparing of their Ammunition, and be made no doubt but they should come well off yet, &c until his little Army, again resolve one and all to stay with, and stick by him. One of them by Mr. Churches order was pitching a flat Stone up an end before him in the Sand, when a Bullet from the Enemy with a full force stroke the Stone while he was pitching it an end; which put the poor fellow to a miserable start, till Mr. Church call'd upon him to observe, How God directed the Bullets that the Enemy could not hit him when in the same place, yet could hit the Stone as it was erected.

While they were thus making the best defence they could against their numerous Enemies that made the Woods ring with their constant yelling

and shouting: And Night coming on, some body told Mr. Church, they spy'd a Sloop up the River as far as Gold-Island, that seemed to be coming down towards them: He look'd up and told them Succour was now coming, for he believ'd it was Capt. Golding, whom he knew to be a Man for business; and ••••••ld certainly fetch them off, if be came: the Wind being fair, the Vessel was soon with them; and Capt. Golding it was. Mr. Church (as soon as they came to Speak one with another) desired him to come to Aneber at such a distance from the Shore that be might veer out his Cable and ride a float, and let slip his Cano•• that is might drive ash••re; which directions Capt. Golding observ'd, but the Enemy gave him such a warm Salute, that his Sail••, Colour, and Stern were full of Bullet holes.

The Canoo came ashore, but was so small that she would not bare a∣bove two Mea at a time; and when two were got aboard, they turn'd her loose to drive ashore for two more: and the Sloops company kept the Indians in play the while. But when at last it came to Mr. Churches turn to go aboard, he had left his Hat and Cutlash at the Well where he went to drink when he fist came down; he told his Company, He would never go off and leave his Hat and Cutlash for the Indians; they should never have that to reflect upon him. Tho 'he was much diffwaded from it, yet he would go fetch them. He put all the Powder he had left into his Gun (and a poor charge it was) and went presenting his Gun at the Enemy, until he took up what he went for; at his return be discharged his Gun at the Enemy to bid them farewel, for that time; but had not Powder enough to carry the Bullet half way to them.

Two Bullets from the Enemy stuck the Canoo as he went on Board, one grazed the hair of his Head a little before; another struck in a small Stake that stood right against the middle of his Breast.

Now this Gentleman with his Army, making in all 20 Men, himself, and his Pilot being numbred with them, got all safe aboard after Six hours in∣gagement with 300 Indians; whose N••mber we were told afterwards by some of themselves. A deliverance which that good Gentleman often mentions to the Glory of God, and His Protecting Providence. The next day meeting with the rest of their little Company whom he had left at Pocasset, (that had also •• small skirmish with the Indians, and had two Men Wounded) they return'd to the Mount-hope Garrison; which Mr. Church us'd to call the loosing Fort. Mr. Church then returning to the Island to seek Provision for the Army, meets with Alderman, a noted Indian that was just come over from the Squaw Sachem's Cape of Pocasset, having deserted from her, and had brought over his Family: Who gave him an account of the State of the Indians, and where each of the Sagamo••es head quarters were. Mr. Church then discours'd with some who knew the Spot well where the Indians said Weetamores head quarters were, and offered their Service to Pilot him. With this News he

hastned to the Mount-hope Garrison. The Army express••d their readiness to imbrace such an opportunity.

All the ablest Souldiers were now immediately drawn off equip'd & dis∣patch'd upon this design, under the Command of a certain Officer: and having March'd about two Miles, viz. until they came to the Cove that lyes S. W. from the Mount, where orders was given for an halt. The Com∣mander in Chief told them he thought it proper to take advice before he went any further; called Mr. Church and the Pilot, and ask'd them. How they knew that Philip and all his Men were not by that time got to Weetamores Camp; or that all her own Men were not by that time return'd to her again? With many more frightful questions. Mr. Church cold him, they had acquainted him with as much as they knew, and that for his part be could discover n••••••hing that need to discourage them from Proceeding, that he thought it so practicable, that he with the Pilot would willingly lead the way to the Spot and hazard the brant. But the Chief Commander insisted on this, That the Enemies number were s•• great, and he did not know what numbers more might be added unto them by that time: And his Company so small, that he could not think it practicable to attack them. Added moreover, That if be was sure of killing all the Enemy, and knew that be must life the Life of one of his Men in the action, he would not attempt it. Pray Sir, then (Reply'd Mr. Church) Please to lead your Company to yonder Windmill on Rhode-Island, and there they will be out of danger of being kill'd by the Enemy, and we shall have less trouble to supply them with Provisions. But return he would, and did, unto the Garrison until more strength came to them: And a Sloop to transport them to the Fall River, in order to visit Weetamores Camp. Mr. Church, one Baxter and Capt. Hunter an Indian, profer'd to go out on the discovery on the left Wing; which was accepted; they had not March'd above a quarter of a Mile before they started Three of the Enemy. Capt, Hunter wounded one of them in his knee, whom when he came up he dis∣covered to be his near kinsman; the Captive desired favour for his Squaw, if she should fall into their hands, but ask'd none for himself, excepting the liberty of taking a Whiff of Tobacco, and while he was taking his Whiff, his kinsman with one blow of his Hatchet dispatch'd him. Proceeding to Weetamores Camp, they were discover'd by one of the Enemy, who ran in and gave Information; upon which a lusty Young Fellow lest his Meat upon his Spit, running ha••••ily out told his companions, he would kill an Eng∣lish man before he eat his dinner: but fail'd of his design, being no sooner out but shot down. The Enemies sires, and what shelter they had was by the Edge of a thick Cedar Swamp, into which on this Alarm they betook them∣selves; and the English as nimbly pursued; but were soon commanded back by their Chieftain after they were come within hearing of the Crys of their Women, and Children, and so ended that Exploit. But returning to their Sloop the Enemy pursued them and wounded two of their Alen. The next day return'd to the Mount-hope Garrison.

Soon after this, was Philips head Quarters visited by some other English Forces; but Philip and his gang had the very fortune to escape that Wee∣tamore and hers (but now mentioned) had: they took into a Swamp and their pursuers were commanded back. After this Dartmouths distresses re∣quired Succour, great Part of the Town being laid desolate, and many of the Inhabitants kill'd; the most of Plymouth Forces were order'd thither: And coming to Russels Garrison at Poneganset, they met with a Number of the Enemy that had surrendred themselves Prisoners on terms promised by Capt. Eels of the Garrison; and Ralph Earl that perswaded them (by a friend Indian he had employed) to come in. And had their promises to the Indians been kept, and the Indians farely treated, 'tis probable that most if not all the Indians in those Parts, had soon followed the Example of those that had now surrendred themselves; which would have been a good step towards finishing the War. But in spite of all that Capt. E••ls, Church, or Earl could say, argue, plead, or beg, some body else that had more Power in their hands improv'd it; and without any regard to the promises made them on their surrendring themselves, they were carry'd away to Plymouth, there sold, and transported out of the Country; being about Eight-score Persons. An action so hateful to Mr. Church, that he oppos'd it to the loss of the good will and Respects of some that before were his good Friends. But while these things were acting at Dartmouth, Philip made his escape, leaving his Country, fled over Taunton-River, and Reboboth-Plain, and Petuxet-River, where Capt Edmunds of Providence made some spoil upon; and had proba∣bly done more, but was prevented by the coming up of a Superiour Officer, that put him by. And now another Fort was built at Pocasset, that prov'd a troublesome and chargeable as that at Mount-hope; and the remainder of the Summer was improv'd in providing for the Forts and Forces there maintained, while our Enemies were fled some hundreds of Miles into the Country, near as far as Albany. And now strong Suspicions began to arise of the Narraganset Indians, that they were ill affected, and designed mischief; and so the event soon discovered. The next Winter they began their Hosti∣lities, upon the English. The United Colonies then agreed to sent an Ar∣my to suppress them: Governour Winslow to command the Army. He undertaking the Expedition invited Mr. Church to command a Company in the Expedition; which he declin'd, craving excuse from taking Commissi∣on, he promised to wait upon him as a Reformado thro' the Expedition. Having rid with the General to Boston, and from thence to Reboboth. Upon the Generals request he went thence the nearest way over the Ferries, with Major Smith to his Garrison in the Narraganset Country, to prepare and pro∣vide for the coming of General Winslow; who March'd round thro' the Country with his Army proposing by Night to surprize P••mham a certain Narraganset Sachem) and his Town; but being aware of the approach of

our Army made their escape into the desarts. But Mr. Church meeting with fair Winds arriv'd safe at the Major's Garrison in the evening. And soon began to inquire after the Enemies Resorts, Wigwams or Sleeping Places; and having gain'd some intelligence, he proposed to the Eldriges, and some other brisk hands, that he met with, to attempt the Surprizing of some of the Enemy to make a Present of to the General, when he should arrive: which might advantage his design; being brisk blades, they readily com∣ply'd with the motion, and were soor upon their March. The Night was very cold, but bless'd with the Moon; before the day broke they effected their exploit, and by the rising of the Sun arrived at the Major's Garrison, where they met the General and presented him with Eighteen of the Enemy they had Captiv'd. The General pleas'd with the exploit, gave them thanks, particularly to Mr. Church, the mover and chief actor of the business; and sending two of them (likely Boys) a present to Boston; smiling on Mr. Church, told him, That he made no doubt but his Faculty would supply them with Indian Boys enough before the War was ended.

Their next move was to a Swamp which the Indians had Fortifyed with a Fort. Mr. Church rid in the Generals guard when the bloudy ingage∣ment began; but being impatient of being out of the heat of the action, importunately beg'd leave of the General that he might run down to the assistance of his friends, the General yielded to his request, provided he could rally some hands to go with him. Thirty Men immediately drew out and followed him: They entred the Swamp and passed over the Log, that was the passage into the Fort, where they saw many Men and several Valiant Captains lye slain: Mr. Church spying Capt. Gardner of Salem amidst the Wigwams in the East end of the Fort, made towards him, but on a sudden, while they were looking each other in the Face, Capt. Gardner settled down, Mr. Church step'd to him and seeing the blood run down his cheek lifted up his Cap and calling him by his Name; he look'd up in his Face, but spoke not a Word, being Mortally Shot thro' the head; and observing his Wound, Mr. Church found the ball entred his head on the side that was next the Up∣land, where the English entred the Swamp. Upon which, having ordered some care to be taken of the Captain, he dispatch'd information to the Ge∣neral that the best and forwardest of his Army that hazarded their lives to enter the Fort, upon the muzzle of the Enemies Guns, were Shot in their backs, and kill'd by them that lay behind. Mr. Church with his small Com∣pany hasten'd out of the Fort (that the English were now possessed of) to get a Shot at the Indians that were in the Swamp, & kept firing upon them. He soon met with a broad bloody track, where the Enemy had fled with their Wounded men; following hard in the tract, he soon spy'd one of the Enemy, who clap'd his Gun a-cross his breast, made towards Mr. Church, and beckned to him with his hand; Mr. Church immediately commanded

no Man to hurt him, hoping by him to have gain'd some intelligence of the Enemy, that might be of advantage; but it unhappily fell out that a Fellow that had lag'd behind coming up, shot down the Indian, to Mr. Church's great grief and disappointment. But immediately they heard a great shout of the Enemy, which seem'd to be behind them, or between them and the Fort; and discover'd them running from tree to tree to gain advantages of firing upon the English that were in the Fort. Mr. Churches great diffi∣culty now was how to discover himself to his Friends in the Fort, using se∣veral inventions, till at length gain'd an opportunity to call to, and inform a Serjeant in the Fort, that he was there, and might be exposed to their Shots, unless they observ'd it. By this time he discovered a number of the Enemy almost within Shot of him, making towards the Fort; Mr. Church and his Company were favoured by a heap of brush that was between them and the Enemy, and prevented their being discover'd to them. Mr. Church had given his Men their particular orders for firing upon the Enemy; and as they were rising up to make their Shot, the afore mentioned Serjeant in the Fort called out to them, for God's sake not to fire, for be believed they were some of their Friend Indians; they clap'd down again, but were soon sensi∣ble of the Serjeants mistake. The Enemy got to the top of the Tree, the body whereof the Serjeant stood upon, and there clap'd down out of sight of the Fort, but all this while never discovered Mr. Church, who observed them to keep gathering unto that Place, until there seem'd to be a formi∣dable black heap of them. Now brave boys (said Mr. Church to his Men) if we mind our bits, we may have a brave Shot, and let our sign for firing on them, be their rising up to fire into the Fort. It was not long before the Indians rising up as one body, designing to pour a Volley into the Fort. When our Church nimbly started up and gave them such a round Volley, and unex∣pected clap on their backs, that they who escaped with their Lives, were so surprized, that they scampered, they knew not whether themselves; about a dozen of them ran right over the Log into the Fort, and took into a sort of a Hovel that was build with Poles, after the manner of a corn crib. Mr. Church's Men having their Catteridges fix'd, were soon ready to obey his order, which was immediately to charge and run on upon the Hovel, and over-set it, calling as he run on to some that were in the Fort to assist him in over-setting of it; they no sooner came to Face the Enemies shelter, but Mr. Church discover'd that one of them had found a hole to point his Gun through, right at him; but however incouraged his Company, and ran right on, till he was struck with Three Bullets, one in his Thigh, which was near half of it cut off as it glanced on the joynt of the Hip-bone; a∣nother thro' the gatherings of his Breeches and Draws, with a small flesh Wound; a third peirced his Pocket, and wounded a pair of Mittins, that he had borrowed of Capt. Prentice; being wrap'd up together had the mis∣fortune

of having many holes cut thro' them with one Bullet: But how∣ever he made shift to keep on his Legs, and nimbly discharged his Gun 〈◊〉〈◊〉 them that wounded him: being disinabled now to go a step his Men would have carried him off, but he forbid their touching of him, until they had perfected their project of over-setting the Enemies shelter; bid them run, for now the Indians bad no Cuns charged. While he was urging them to run on, the Indians began to shoot Arrows, and with one peirc'd thro' the Arm of an English Man that had hold of Mr. Churches Arm to support him. The English, in short, were discourag'd, and drew back. And by this time the English People in the Fort had began to set fire to the Wigwams & Houses in the 〈◊〉〈◊〉, which Mr. Church laboured hard to prevent; they told him, They had orders from the General to burn them; he beg'd them to forbear until he had discours'd the General; and hastning to him, be beg'd to spare the Wigwams, &c. in the Fort from fire, told him, The Wigwams were Market proof, being all lin'd with Baskets and Tubbs of Grain and other Provisions, sufficient to sup∣ply the whole Army, until the Spring of the Year; and every wounded Man might have a good warm House to lodge in, which other-ways would necessarily perish with the Storms and Cold. And more-over, that the Army had no other Provision to trust unto or depend upon; that be knew that Plymouth Forces had not so much as one Biscake L••ft, for be bad seen their last dealt out, &c. The General advising a few Words with the Gentlemen that were about him, Mov'd towards the Fort, designing to ride in himself, and bring in the whole Army. But just as he was entring the Swamp, one of his Captains meet him, and asked him, Whither he was going? He told him into the Fort; the Captain laid hold of his Horse, and told him, His Life was worth an bundred of theirs, and he should not expose himself. The General told him, That he supposed the brunt was over, and that Mr. Church had inform'd him that the Fort was taken, &c. And as the case was circumstanced he was of the Mind, that it was most practicable for him, and his Army to shelter themselves in the Fort. The Captain in a great heat, reply'd, That Church ly'd; and told the General, That if he mov'd another step towards the Fort he would shoot his Horse under him. Then brusled up another Gentleman, a certain Doctor, and opposs'd Mr. Chureh's advice, and said, If it were comply'd with, it would kill more Men than the Enemy had killed; for (said he) by to Morrow the wounded Men will be so stiff that there will be no moving of them: And looking upon Mr. Church, and seeing the blood flow∣ing a pace from his Wounds, told him, That if he gave such advice as that was, he should bleed to Death like a Dog, before they would endeavour to stench his blood Though after they had prevailed against his advice, they were suffi∣ciently kind to him. And burning up all the Houses and Provisions in the Fort; the Army return'd the same Night in the Storm and Cold: And I Suppose every one that is acquainted with the circumstances of that Nights March, deeply laments the miseries that attended them, especially the

wounded & dying Men. But it mercifully came to pass that Capt. Andrew Belcher arrived at Mr. Smiths that very Night from Boston, with a Vessel loaden with Provisions for the Army, who must otherwise have perish'd for want Some of the Enemy that were then in the Fort have since inform'd as, that near a third of the Indians belonging to all that Narraganset Country were killed by the English, and by the Cold that Night, that they fled out of their Fort so hastily that they carried nothing with them: that if the English had kept in the Fort, the Indians had certainly been necessitated, either to surrender themselves to them, or to have perished by Hunger, and the severity of the Season. Some time after this Fort-sight a certain Sog∣honate Indian hearing Mr. Church relate the manner of his being wounded, told him, That he did not know but he himself was the Indian that wounded him, for that he was one of that company of Indians that Mr. Church made a Shot up∣on when they were rising up to make a Shot into the Fort; they were in number a∣bout 60 or 70, that just then came down from Pumhams Town, and never before then fired a Gun against the English; that when Mr. Church fired upon them he killed 14 dead in the Spot, and wounded a greater number than he killed, many of which dyed afterwards with their wounds, in the Cold and Storm the following Night.

Mr. Church was mov'd with other wounded men over to Rhode-Island, where in about a Months time he was in some good measure recovered of his Wounds, and the Fever that attended them. And then went over to the General to take his leave of him, with a design to return home.

But the Generals great importunity again perswaded him, to accompany him in a long March, into the Nipmuck Country, tho' he had then Tents in his Wounds, and so Lame as not able to Mount his Horse without two Mens assistance.

In this March the first thing remarkable was, they came to an Indian Town, where there were many Wigwams in sight, but an Icy Swamp ly∣ing between them and the Wigwams, prevented their running at once upon it as they intended: there was much firing upon each side before they pass'd the Swamp. But at length the Enemy all fled, and a certain Moobegan that was a friend Indian, pursued and se••'d one of the Enemy that had a small wound in his Leg, and brought him before the General, where he was examined. Some were for torturing of him to bring him to a more ample confession, of what he knew concerning his Country-men. Mr. Church verily believing he had been ingenious in his confession, interceeded and prevailed for his escaping torture. But the Army being bound forward in their March, and the Indians wound somewhat disinabling him for Tra∣velling, 'twas concluded he should be knock'd on the Head: Accordingly he was brought before a great fire, and the Moobegan that took him was allowed, as he desired, to be the Executiner. Mr.Church taking no delight

in the Sport, fram'd an arrant at some distance among the baggage Horses, and when he had got some Ten Rods, or thereabouts from the fire, the Executioner fetching a blow with his Hatchet at the head of the Prisoner, he being aware of the blow, dodged his aside, and the Executioner missing his stroke the Hatchet slew out of his hand, and had like to have done ex∣ecution where 'twas not design'd. The Prisoner upon his narrow escape broke from them that held him, and notwithstanding his Wound made use of his Legs, and hap'd to run right upon Mr. Church, who laid hold on him, and a close skuffle they had, but the Indian having no Clothes on slip'd from him, and ran again, and Mr. Church pursued the Indian, altho' being Lame, there was no great odds in the Race, until the Indian stumbled and fell, and they closed again, skuffled and sought pretty smartly, until the Indian by the advantage of his nakedness slip'd from his hold again, and set out on his third Race, with Mr. Church close at his heels, endeavouring to lay hold on the hair of his Head, which was all the hold could be taken of him; and running thro' a Swamp that was covered with hollow Ice, it made so loud a noise that Mr. Church expected (but in vain) that some of his English friends would follow the noise, and come to his assistance. But the Indian hap'd to run a-thwart a mighty Tree that lay fallen near breast-high, where he stop'd, and cry'd out a loud for help; but Mr. Church being soon upon him again, the Indian seized him fast by the hair of his Head, and endeavouring by twisting to break his Neck; but tho' Mr. Churches wounds had some-what weakned him, and the Indian a stout fellow, yet he held him well in play, and twisted the Indians Neck as well, and took the advantage of many opportunities, while they hung by each others hair gave him noto∣rious bunts in the face with his head. But in the heat of this skuffle they heard the Ice break with some bodies coming a-pace to them, which when they heard, Church concluded there was help for one or other of them, but was doubtful which of them must now receive the fatal stroke; anon some body comes up to them, who prov'd to be the Indian that had first taken the Prisoner. Without speaking a word, he felt them out (for 'twas so dark he could not distinguish them by sight) the one being clothed, and the other naked, he felt where Mr. Churches hands were fastned in the Ne∣tops hair, and with one blow settled his Hatchet in between them, and end∣ed the strife. He then spoke to Mr. Church and hugg'd him in his Arms, and thank'd him abundantly for catching his Prisoner; and cut off the head of his Victim, and carried it to the Camp, and giving an account to the rest of the friend Indians in the Camp, how Mr. Church had seized his Prisoner, &c. they all joyn'd a mighty shout.

Proceeding in this March, they had the success of killing many of the Enemy: until at length their Provision failing, they return'd home.

King Philip (as was before hinted) was fled to a Place called Scattacook,

between York and Albany, where the Mo••bags made a descent upon him and killed many of his Men, which moved him from thence.

His next kennelling Place was at the falls of Connecticut River, where sometime after Capt. Turner found him, came upon him by Night, kill'd him a great many Men, and frighted many more into the River, that were hurl'd down the falls and drowned.

Philip got over the River, and on the back side of the Wetuset-hills meets with all the Remnants of the Narraganset and Nipmuck Indians, that were there gathered together, and became very numerous; and made their descent on Sudbury, and the Adjacent Parts of the Country, where they met with and swallowed up Valiant Capt. Wadsworth and his Company, and many other doleful desolations, in those Parts. The News whereof coming to Plymouth, and they expecting probably the Enemy would soon return again into their Colony: The Council of War were called together; and Mr. Church was sent for to them, being observed by the whole Colony to be a Person extraordinarily qualify'd for and adapted to the Affairs of War. Twas proposed in Council that least the Enemy in their return should fall on Rehoboth, or some other of their Out-Towns, a Company consisting of 60 or 70 Men should be sent in to those Parts; and Mr. Church invited to take the Command of them. He told them, That if the Enemy returned into that Colony again, they might reasonably expect that they would come very numerous; and that if be should take the Command of Men, he should not lye in any Town or Garrison with them, but would lye in the Woods as the Enemy did: And that to send out such small Companies against such Multitudes of the Enemy that were now Mustered together, would be but to deliver so many Men into their hands, to be de∣stroyed, as the Worthy Capt. Wadsworth and his Company were. His advice up∣on the whole was. That if they sent out any Forces, to send not less than 300 Souldiers; and that the other Colonies should be ask'd to send out their Quota's also; adding, That if they intended to make an end of the War, by subduing the Enemy, they must make a business of the War, as the Enemy did; and that for his own part, he had wholly laid aside all his own private business and con∣cerns, ever since the War broke out. He told them, That if they would send forth such Forces as he should direct to, he would go with them for Six weeks March, which was long enough for Men to be kept in the Woods at once; and if they might be sure of Liberty to return in such a space, Men would go out chearfully. And he would engage 150 of the hest Souldiers should immediately List Voluntarily to go with him, if they would please to add 50 more; and 100 of the Friend Indians; and with such on Army he made no doubt but he might do good Service; but on other terms he did not incline to be concern'd.

Their reply was, That they were already in debt, and so big an Army would bring such charge upon them, that they should never be able to pay. And as for sending out Indians, they thought it no wayes advisable, and in short, none of his advice practicable.

Now Mr. Churches Consort, and his then only Son were till this time remaining at Duxborough, and his fearing their safety there (unless the War were more vigorously ingaged in) resolved to move to Rhode-Island; tho' it was much opposed both by the Government, and by Relations But at length, the Governour considering that he might be no less Serviceable by being on that side of the Colony, gave his permit, and wish'd he had Twenty more as good Men to send with him.

Then preparing for his Removal, he went with his small Family to Ply∣mouth to take leave of their Friends; where they met with his Wives Pa∣rents, who much perswaded that She might be left at Mr. Clarks Garrison, (which they supposed to be a mighty safe Place) or at least that She might be there until her soon expected lying-inn was over (being near her time.) Mr. Church no ways inclining to venture her any longer in those Parts, and no arguments prevailing with him he resolutely set out for Taurton, and many of their Friends accompanyed them. There they found Capt. Peirce, with a commanded Party, who offered Mr. Church to send a Relation of his with some others to guard him to Rhode-Island. But Mr. Church thank'd him for his Respectful offer, but for some good reasons refus'd to accept it. In short, they got safe to Capt. John Almy's house upon Rhode-Island, where the met with friends and good entertainment. But by the way, let me not forget this remarkable Providence. viz. That within Twenty-four hours or there abouts, after their arrival at Rhode-Island, Mr. Clarks Garrison that Mr. Church was so much importuned to leave his Wife and Child at, was destroyed by the Enemy.

Mr. Church being at present disinabled from any particular Service in he War, began to think of some other employ; but he no sooner took a tool to cut a small stick, but he cut off the top of his Fore finger, and the next to it, half off; upon which he smillingly said, That he thought he was out of his way, to leave the War; and resolved he would to War again. Ac∣cordingly his Second Son being born on the 12th of May and his Wife & Son like to do well, Mr. Church imbraces the opportunity of a passage in a Sloop bound to Barnstabl••; who landed him at Sogkon••sset, from whence he rid to Plymouth; arrived there on the first Tuesday in June: The General Court then sitting, welcom'd him told him they were glad to see him Alive. He reply'd, He was as glad to see them Alive, for he had seen so many fires and smokes towards their side of the Country since he left them, that he could scarce eat or sleep with any comfort, for fear they had been all de∣stroyed. For all Travelling was stop'd, and no News had passed for a long time together. He gave them account, that the Indians had made horrid desolations at Providence, Warwick, Petuxit, and all over the Narra anset Coun∣try, & that they prevailed daily against the English on that side of the Coun∣try. Told them, he long'd to hear what Methods they design'd in the War.

They told him, They were particularly glad that Providence had brought him there at that juncture: For they had concluded the very next day to send out an Army of 200 Men, two third English, and one third Indians, in some measure agreeable to his former proposal; expecting Boston, and Connecticut to joyn with their Quota's. In short, It was so concluded. And that Mr. Church should return to the Island, and see what he could Muster there, of those that had mov'd from Swanz••y, Dartmouth, &c. So re∣turning the same way he came; when he came to Sogkonesset, he had a sham put upon him, about a Boat he had bought to go home in; and was forced to hire two of the friend Indians to paddle him in a Canoo from Elsabeths to Rhode-Island.

It fell out that as they were in their Voyage passing by Sogkonate-point, some of the Enemy were upon the Rocks a fishing; he bid the Indians that managed the Canoo to paddle so near to the Rocks as that he might call to th••se Indians; told them. That he had a great mind ever since the War broke out to speak with some of the Sogkonate Indians, and that they were their Relations, and therefore they need not fear their hurting of them. And he added, That he had a mighty conceit that if be could gain a fair Opportu∣nity to discourse them, that he could draw them off from Philip, for he knew they never heartily loved him. The Enemy hollowed and made signs for the Ca∣••oo to come to them: But when they approach'd them they skulked and ••hid in the clifts of the Rocks; then Mr. Church ordered 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Canoo to be paddled off again, least if he came too near they should sire upon him. Then the Indians appearing again, beckn'd and call'd in the Indian Language, and bid them come a-shore, they wanted to speak with them. The Indians in the Canoo answered them again; but they on the Rocks told them, That the surff made such a noise against the Rocks, they could not hear any thing they said. Then Mr. Church by signs with his hands, gave to understand, That he would have two of them go down upon the point of the beach (a place where a Man might see who was near him) accordingly two of them ran a-long the beach, and met him there; without their Arms excepting that one of them had a Lance in his hand; they uged Mr. Church to come a-shore for they had a great desire to have some discourse with him; He told them, if he that had his weapon in his hand would carry it up some distance upon the beach and leave it, he would come a-shore and discourse them: He did so, and Mr. Church went a-shore, halled up his Canoo, or∣dered one of his Indians to stay by it, and the other to walk above on the beach, as a Sentinel to see that the Coasts were clear. And when Mr. Church came up to the Indians, one of them happened to be honest George, one of the two that Awashonks formerly sent to call him to her Dance, and was so careful to guard him back to his House again; the last Sogkonate Indian he spoke with before the War broke out; he spoke English very well.

Mr. Church asked him where Awashonks was? he told him in a Swamp about three Miles off. Mr. Church again asked him, What it was he wanted that he hollowed and called him a-shore? he answered, That he took him for Church as soon as he heard his Voice in the Canoo, and that he was very glad to see him alive, and he believed his Mistriss would be as glad to see him, and speak with him; he told him further, That he believed she was not fond of maintaining a War with the English; and that she had left Philip, and did not intend to return to him any more; he was mighty ear∣nest with Mr. Church to tarry there while he would run and call her: but he told him no; for he did not know but the Indians would come down and kill him before he could get back again; he said, if Mount-hope or Pocesset Indians could catch him, he believed they would knock him on the head: But all Sogkonate Indians knew him very well, and he believed would none of them hurt him. In short, Mr. Church refused then to tarry, but promised that he would come over again, and speak with Awashonks, and some other Indians that he had a mind to talk with.

Accordingly he appointed him to notifie Awashonks, her Son Peter, their Chief Captain and one No••••pash (an Indian that Mr. Church had formerly a particular respect for) to meet him two dayes after, at a Rock at the lower end of Capt. Richmonds Farm; which was a very noted place; and if that day should prove Stormy, or Windy, they were to expect him the next moderate day. Mr. Church telling George, that he would have him come with the Persons mentioned, and no more. They giving each other their hand upon it parted, and Mr. Church went home, and the next Morning to New port, and informed the Government, what had passed between him and the Sogkonate Indians. And desired their permit for him and Daniel Wilcock, (a Man that well understood the Indian Language) to go over to them. They told him, They thought he was mad, after such Service ••s he had done, and such dangers that he escaped, now to throw away his Life, for the Rogues would as certainly kill him, as ever he went over; and utterly refused to grant his permit, or to be willing that he should run the risque.

Mr. Church told them, That it had ever been in his thoughts since the War broke out, that if he could discourse the Sogkonate Indians, he could draw them off from Philip, and employ them against him; but could, till now, never have an Opportu∣nity to speak with any of them, and was very lothe to l••se it, &c. At length, they told him, If he would go, it should be only with the two Indians that came with him; but they would give him no permit under their hands. He took his leave of them, Resolving to prosecute his design; they told him they were sorry to see him so Resolute, nor if he went did they ever expect to see his face again.

He bought a Bottle of Rhum, and a small role of Tobacco, to carry with him, and returned to his Family. The next Morning, being the day ap∣pointed

for the Meeting, he prepared two light Canoo's for the design, and his own Man, with the two Indians for his company. He used such argu∣ments with his tender, and now almost broken hearted Wise, from the ex∣perience of former preservations, and the prospect of the great Service he might do, might it please God to succeed his design, &c. that he obtained her consent to his attempt; and committing her, his Babes and himself to Heavens protection. He set out, they had from the Shore about a League to paddle; drawing near the place they saw the Indians setting on the bank, watring for their coming. Mr. Church sent one of the Indians a-shore in one of the Canoo's, to see whither it were the same Indians whom he had appoin∣ted to meet him, and no more; and if so to stay a-shore and send George to fetch him. Accordingly George came and fetch'd Mr. Church a-shore, while the other Canoo play'd off to see the event, and to carry tydings if the In∣dians should prove false.

Mr. Church ask'd George Whether Awashonks and the other Indians he ap∣pointed to meet him were there? He answered they were. He then ask'd him, If there were no more than they whom he appointed to be there? To Which he would give him no direct answer. However he went a-shore, where he was no sooner landed, but Awashonks and the reft that he had ap∣pointed to meet him there, rose up and came down to meet him; and each of them successively gave him their hands, and expressed themselves glad to see him, and gave him thanks for exposing himself to visit them. They walk'd together about a Gun-shot from the water to a convenient place to sit down. Where at once a-rose up a great body of Indians, who had lain hid in the grass, (that was as high as a Mans waste) and gathered round them, till they had clos'd them in; being all arm'd with Guns, Spears, Hat∣chets, &c. with their hair trim'd and faces painted, in their Warlike ap∣pearance. It was doubtless some-what surprizing to our Gentleman at first, but without any visible discovery of it, after a small silent pause on each side, He spoke to Awashonks and told her, That George had inform'd him that see had a desire to see him, and discourse about making Peace with the English. She answered, Yes. Then said Mr. Church, It is customary when People meet to treat of Peace to lay aside their Arms, and not to appear in such Hostile form as your People do: desired of her that if they might talk about Peace, which he de∣sired they might, Her men might lay aside their Arms, and appear more treatable. Upon which there began a considerable noise and murmur among them in weir own Language. Till Awashonks ask'd him, What Arms they should lay down, and where? He (perceiving the Indians look'd very surly, and much displeased) Replied, Only their Guns at some small distance, for formality ••ake. Upon which with one consent they laid aside their Guns, and came and sat down.

Mr. Church pulled out his Callebash and asked Awashonks, Whether she had

lived so long at Wetrset, as to forget to drink Occapechees; and drinking to her, he perceived that she watch'd him very diligently to see (as he thought) wh••ther he swallowed any of the Rhum; he offered her the Shell, but she desired him to drink again first, He then told her, There was no poison in it, and pouring some into the Palm of his hand, sup'd it up and took the Shell and drank to her again, and drank a good Swig which indeed was no more than he needed. Then they all standing up, he said to Awashonks, You wont drink for fear there should be poison in it: And then handed it to a little ill look'd fellow, who catched it readily enough, and as greedily would have swal∣lowed the Liquor when he had it at his mouth; But Mr. Church catch'd him by the throat and took it from him, asking him, Whether he intended to swallow S••ell and al••? And then handed it to Awashonks, she ventured to take a good hearty dram, and pass'd it among her Attendants.

The Shell being emptied, he pulled out his Tobacco, and having distri∣buted it, they began to talk.

Awashonks demanded of him, the Reason why he had not (agreeable to his promise when she saw him last) been down at Sogkonate before now; Saying that probably if he had come then according to his promise, they had never joyned with Philip against the English.

He told her he was prevented by the Wars breaking out so suddenly. And yet, he was afterwards coming down, & came as far as Punkateese, where a great many Indians set upon him, and fought him a whole afternoon, tho' he did not come prepared to fight, had but Nineteen Men with him, whose chief design was to gain an Opportunity to discourse some Sogkonate Indians. Up∣on this there at once arose a mighty Murmur, consused noise, & talk among the fierce lock'd Creatures, and all rising up in an hubbub; and a great surly lock'd fellow took up his Tomh••g, or wooden Cutlash, to kill Mr. Church, but some others prevented him.

The Interpreter asked Mr. Church, if he understood what it was that the great fellow (they had hold of) said? He answered him, No. Why, faid the Interpreter, He says, you killed his Brother at Punkateese, and therefore he thirsts for your blood. Mr. Church bid the Interpreter tell him that his Brother began first: That if he had kept as Sogkonate according to his de∣sire and order, he should not have hurt him.

Then the chief Captain commanded Silence, and told them, That they should talk no more about old things, &c. and quell'd the tumult, so that they sat down again, and began upon a discourse of making Peace with the English. Mr. Church ask'd them, What Proposals they would make, and on what terms they would break their League with Philip? Desiring them to make some Proposals that he might carry to his Master's, telling them that it was not in his Power to conclude a Peace with them, but that he knew that if their Proposals were reasonable, the Government would not be unreasonable,

and that he would use his Interest in the Government for them. And to encourage them to proceed, put them in mind that the Pequo••s once made War with the English, and that after they subjected themselves to the English, the English became their Protectors, and defended them againft other Na∣tions that would otherwise have destroyed them, &c. After some further discourfe, and debate, he brought them at length to consent that if the Go∣vernment of Plymouth would firmly ingage to them, That they, and all of them, and their Wives and Children, should bave their Lives spared, and none of them trans∣ported out of the Country, they would subject themselves to them, and serve them in what they were able.

Then Mr. Church told them, That he was well satisfyed the Government of Plymouth would readily concur with what they proposed, and would sign their Articles: And complementing them upon it, how pleased he was with the thoughts of their return, and of the former friendship that had been between them, &c.

The chief Captain rose up, and expressed the great value and respect he had for Mr. Church; and bowing to him said, Sir, If you'l please to accept of me and my men, and will head us, we'l fight for you, and will help you to Philips Lead before Indian Corn be ripe And when he had ended, they all express'd their consent to what he said, and told Mr. Church they loved him, and were wil∣ling to go with him and fight for him, as long as the English had one E••e∣my left in the Country.

Mr. Church assured them, That if they proved as good as their word they should find him their's and their Children's laft friend. A••d, (by the way) the friendship is maintain'd between them to this day.

Then he proposed unto them, that they should choose five men to go straight with him to Plymouth: They told him, No; they would not choose, but he should take which five he pleased: some complements passed about it, at length it was agreed, They should choose Three and he Two. Then he agreed, with that he would go back to the Island that Night, and would come to them the next Morning, and go thro' the Woods to Plymouth. But they afterwards objected, That this travelling thro' the Woods would not be safe for him; the Enemy might meet with them, and kill him, and then they should lose their friend, and the whole design ruined beside. And therefore proposed, That he should come in an English Vessel and they would meet him and come on board at Sogkonate-point, and Sail from thence to Sandwich: which in fine, was concluded upon.

So Mr. Church promising to come as soon as he could possibly obtain a Vessel, and then they parted. He returned to the Island, and was at great pains and charge to get a Vessel, but with unaccountable disappointments, sometimes by the falseness, and sometimes by the faint-heartedness of Men that he bargained with, and something by Wind and Weather, &c.

Until at length Mr.Anthony Low put into the Harbour with a loaden Vessel bound to the Westward, and being made acquainted with Mr. Churches case, told him, That he had so much kindness for him, and was so pleased with the business that be was ingaged in, that be would run the venture of his Vessel & Cargo, to wait upon him. Accordingly, next Morning they set Sail with a Wind that soon brought them to Sogkonate-point; but coming there they met with a contrary wind, and a great swelling See.

The Indians were there waiting upon the Rocks, but had nothing but a miserable broken Canoo to get aboard in. Yet Peter Awashonks ventured off in it, and with a great deal of difficulty and danger got aboard. And by this time it began to Rain and Blow exceedingly, and forced them away up the Sound; and then went away thro' Bristol Ferry, round the Island to New-port, carrying Peter with them.

Then Mr. Church dismiss'd Mr. Low, and told him, That inasmuch as Pro∣vidence oppos'd his going by Water, and he expected that the Army would be up in a few days, and probably if be should be gone at that juncture, it might ruine the whole design; would therefore yield his Voyage.

Then he writ the account of his transactions with the Indians, and drew up the Proposals, and Articles of Peace, and dispatch'd Peter with them to Plymouth; that his Honour the Governour if he saw cause might sign them.

Peter was set over to Sogkonate on the Lords day Morning, with orders to take those men that were chosen to go down, or some of them at least with him. The time being expired that was appointed for the English Army to come, there was great looking for them. Mr. Church on the Monday Morning (partly to divert himself after his fategue, and partly to listen for the Army) Rid out with his Wife and some of his friends to Portsmouth, un∣der a pretence of Cherrying; but came home without any News from the Army: But by Midnight, or sooner, he was roused with an Express from Maj. Bradford, who was arrived with the Army at Pocasset. To whom he forth with repaired, and informed him of the whole of his proceedings, with the Sogkonate Indians. With the Majors consent and advice, he returned a∣gain next Morning to the Island in order to go over that way to Awashonks, to inform her that the Army was arrived, &c. Accordingly from Sachueeset-Neck, he went in a Canoo to Sogkonate; told her Maj. Bradford was arrived at Pocasset, with a great Army, whom he had inform'd of all his proceedings with her. That if she would be advised and observe order she nor her Peo∣ple need not to fear being hurt by them. Told her, She should call all her. People down into the Neck, least if they should be found straggling about, mischief might light on them. That on the Morrow they would come down and receive her, and give her further orders. She promised to get as many of her People together as possibly she could. Desiring Mr. Church to consider that it would be dissicult for to get them together at such short

warning. Mr. Church returned to the Island, and to the Army the same Night: The next Morning the whole Army Marched towards Sogkonate as sar as Punkateese; and Mr Church with a few Men went down to Sogkonate to call Awashonks, and her People to come up to the English Camp; as he was going down, they met with a Pocasset Indian, who had killed a Cow and got a Quarter of her on his back, and her Tongue in his Pocket; who gave them an account, That he came from Pocasset two days since in company with his Mother and several other Indians now hid in a Swamp above N••m∣quid; disarming of him, he sent him by two Men to Maj. Bradford, and pro∣ceeded to Sogkonate: they saw several Indians by the way skulking about, but let them pass. Arriving at Awashonks Camp, told her, He was come to invite her and her People up to Punkateese, where Maj. Bradford now was with the Ply∣mouth Army, expecting her and her Subjects to receive orders, until further order could be had from the Government. She complyed, and soon sent out orders for such of her Subjects as were not with her, immediately to come in; and by Twelve a Clock of the next day, she with most of her Number ap∣pear'd before the English Camp at Punkateese. Mr. Church tender'd the Ma∣jor to Serve under his Commission provided the Indians might be accepted with him, to fight the Enemy. The Major told him, his Orders were to ••••prove him, if he pleased, but as for the Indians, be would not be concerned with them. And presently gave forth orders for Awashonks, and all her Subjects both Men, Women and Children to repair to Sandwich, and to be there up∣on Peril, in Six days. Awashonks and her chiefs gather'd round Mr. Church, (where he was walk'd off from the rest) expressed themselves concerned that they could not be confided in, nor improv'd. He told them, 'twas best to obey Orders; and that if he could not accompany them to Sandwich, it should not be above a Week before he would meet them there; That he was confident the Governour would Commission him to improve them. The Major haflened to send them a∣way with Jack Havens, (an Indian who had never been in the Wars) in the Front with a flag of Truce in his hand. They being gone, Mr. Church, by the help of his Man Toby (the Indian whom he had taken Prisoner, as he was going down to Sogkonote) took said Toby's Mother, & those that were with her, Prisoners. Next Morning the whole Army moved back to Pocasset. This Toby informed them that there were a great many Indians gone down to Wepoiset to eat Clams, (other Provisions being very scarce with them;) that Philip himself was expected within, 3 or 4 dayes at the same Place: be∣ing asked, what Indians they were? He answered, Some Weetemo••es Indians, some Mount-hope Indians, some Narraganset Indians, and some other Upland Indians, in all about 300. The Rhode-Island Boats by the Majors order meet∣ing them at Pocasset, they were soon imbark'd, it being just in the dusk of the Evening, they could plainly discover the Enemies fires at the Place the Indian directed to; and the Army concluded no other but they were bound

directly thither, until they came to the North End of the Island, and heard the word of Command for the Boats to bare away. Mr. Church was very fond of having this probable opportunity of surprizing that whole Company of Indians imbraced: But Orders, 'twas said, must be obeyed, which was to go to Mount-hope and there to fight Philip. This with some other good oppor∣tunities of doing spoil upon the Enemy, being unhappily miss'd. Mr. Church obtain'd the Majors Consent to meet the Sogkonate Indians, according to his promise. He was offer'd a Guard to Plymouth, but chose to go with one Man only, who was a good Pilot. About Sun set he with Sabin his Pilot mounted their Horses at Reboboth, where the Army now was, and by two Hours by Sun next Morning arrived safe at Plymouth: And by that time they had refreshed themselves the Governour and Treasurer came to Town. Mr. Church giving them a short account of the affairs of the Army &c. His Honour was pleased to give him thanks for the good and great Service he had done at Sogkonate, told him, He had confirmed all that be promised Awashonks, and had sent the Indian back again that brought his Letter. He asked his Ho∣nour, Whether he had any thing later from Awashonks? He told him he had not. Where upon he gave his Honour account of the Majors orders relating to her and hers, and what discourse had passed pro & con about them; and that he had promised to meet them, and that he had incouraged them, that he thought he might obtain of his Honour a Commission to lead them forth to fight Philip. His Honour smilingly told him, That be should not want Com∣mission if be would accept it, nor yet good English men enough to make up a good Army. But in short, he told his Honour the time was expired that he had appoin∣ted to meet the Sogkonates at Sandwich. The Governour asked him, when he would go? He told him that afternoon, by his Honours leave. The Go∣vernour ask'd him, How many Men he would have with him? He answe∣red. Not above half a dozen, with an order to take more at Sandwich, if he saw cause; and Horses provided. He no sooner moved it, but had his number of Men tendering to go with him, among which was Mr. J••b••z Howland, and Nathanael Southworth; they went to Sandwich that Night; where Mr. Church (with need enough) took a Nap of Sleep. The next Morning with about 16 or 18 Men proceeded as far as Agawom, where they had great expectation of meeting the Indians, but met them not; his Men being dis∣couraged about half of them returned; only half a dozen stuck by him, & or mised so to do until they should meet with the Indians. When they came to Sippio••m River, Mr. Howland began to tyre, upon which Mr Church left him, and two more, for a Reserve at the River, that if he should meet with Enemies and be forced ba••k, they might be ready to assist them in getting oves the River. Proceeding in their March, they crossed another River, and opened a great Bay, where they might see many Miles along shore, where were Sands and Flats; and heating a great noise below them towards

the Sea. They dismounted their Horses, left them and crep'd among the bushes, until they came near the bank, and saw a vast company of Indians, of all Ages and Sexs, some on Horse-back running races, some at Foot-ball, some catching Eels & Flat-fish in the water, some Clamming, &c. but which way with safety to find out what Indians they were, they were at a loss. But at length, retiring into a thicket. Mr. Church hollow'd to them; they soon answered him, and a couple of smart young Fellows, well mounted, came upon a full Career to see who it might be that call'd, and came just upon Mr Church before they discovered him; but when they perceived themselves so near English Men, and Arm'd, were much surprized, and tack'd short a∣bout to run as fast back as they came forward, until one of the Men in the bushes call'd to them, and told them his Name was Church, and need not fear his hurting of them. Upon which, after a small pause, they turned about their Horses, and came up to him; one of them that could speak English, Mr. Church took aside and examin'd, who inform'd him, That the Indians be∣low were Awashonks, and her company, and that Jack Havens was among them; whom Mr. Church immediately sent for to come to him, and order'd the Messenger to inform Awashonks that he was come to meet her; Jack Ha∣vens soon came, and by that time Mr. Church had ask'd him a few Questions, and had been satisfyed by him, That it was Awashonks, and her company that were below, and that Jack had been kindly treated by them; a com∣pany of Indians all Mounted on Horse back, and well Arm'd came riding up to Mr. Church, but treated him with all dew respects. He then order'd Jack to go tell Awashonks, that he designed to Sup with her in the Evening, and to lodge in her Camp that Night. Then taking some of the Indians with him, he went back to the River to take care of Mr. Howland: Mr. Church being a Mind to try what Mettal he was made of, imparted his notion to the Indians that were with him, & gave them directions how to act their parts; when he came pretty near the Place, he and his English Men pretendedly fled, firing on their retreat towards the Indians that pursued them, and they firing as fast after them. Mr. Howland being upon his guard, hearing the Guns, and by & by seeing the motion both of the English and Indians, con∣cluded his friends were distressed, was soon on the full Career on Horse-back to meet them, until he perceiving their laughing mistrusted the Truth. As soon as Mr. Church had given him the News, they hasted away to Awa∣shonks. Upon their arrival, they were immediately conducted to a shelter, open on one side, whither Awashonks and her chiefs soon came & paid their Respects: and the Multitudes gave shouts as made the heavens to ring. It being now about Sun-setting, or near the dusk of the Evening; The Netops came running from all quarters loaden with the tops of dry Pines, & the like combustible matter making a hugh pile thereof, near Mr. Churches shelter, on the open side thereof: but by this time Supper was brought in,

in three dishes, viz. a curious young Bass, in one dish, Eels & Flat-fish in a second, and Shell-fish in a third, but neither Bread nor Salt to be seen at Table. But by that time Supper was over, the mighty pile of Pine Knots and Tops, &c. was fired, and all the Indians great and small gathered in a ring round it. Awashonks with the oldest of her People Men and Women mix'd, kneeling down made the first ring next the fire, and all the lusty, stout Men standing up made the next; and then all the Rabble in a confused Crew surrounded on the out-side. Then the chief Captain step'd in be∣tween the rings and the fire, with a Spear in one hand and an Hatchet in the other danced round the fire, and began to fight with it, making mention of all the several Nations & Companies of Indians in the Country that were Enemies to the English; & at naming of every particular Tribe of Indians, he would draw out & fight a new fire brand, & at his finishing his fight with each particular fire-brand, would bow to him and thank him; and when he had named all the several Nations and Tribes, and fought them all he stuck down his Spear and Hatchet, and came out; and another stept in and acted over the same dance, wi••h more fury, if possible, than the first; and when about half a dozen of their chiefs had thus acted their parts, The Captain of the Guard stept up to Mr. Church and told him, They were making Souldiers for him, and what they had been doing was all one Swearing of them, and having in that man∣ner ingaged all the lusty stout men. Awashonks & her chiefs came to Mr. Church; and told him, That now they were all ingaged to fight for the English, and he might call forth all, or any of them at any time as be saw occasion to fight the Enemy; and presented him with a very fine Firelock Mr. Church accepts their offer, drew out a number of them, and set out next Morning before day for Ply∣mouth, where they arrived safe the same day.

The Governour being informed of it, came early to Town next Morning: and by that time he had English Men enough to make up a good Company, when joyned with Mr. Churches Indians, that offered their Voluntary Service to go under his Command in quest of the Enemy. The Governour then gave him a Commission, which is as follows,

CAptain Benjamin Church, you are hereby Nominated, Ordered, Commission'd, and Impowred to raise a Company of Volunteers of about 200 Men, English and Indians; the English not exceeding the number of 60, of which Company, or so many of them as you can obtain, or shall see cause at present to improve, you are to take the command and conduit, and to had them ••orth new and ••••••eafter, at such time, and unto such places within this Colony, or else where, within the confederate Colo∣nies, as you shall think fit; to discover, pursue, fight, surprize, destroy, or subdue our Indian Enemies, or any part or parties of them that by the Providence of God you may meet with; or them or any of them by treaty and composition to receive to mercy, if, you see reason (provided they be not Murderous Rogues, or such at have been principal Actors in those Villanies:) And forasmuch as your Company may be uncertain and

the Persons often changed, You are also hereby impowred with advice of your Company to chuse and Commissionate a Lieutenant, and to establish Serjeants, and Corporals as you see cause: And you herein improving your best judgment and discretion and utmost ability, faithfully to Serve the Interest of God, His Majesty's Interest, and the Interest of the Colony; and carefully governing your said Company at home and abroad: these shall be unto you full and ample Commission, Warrant and Discharge. Givers under the Publick Seal, this 24th Day of July, 1676.

Per Jos. Winslow, GOV.

Receiving Commission he Marched the same Night into the Woods, got to Midd••••b••••ry before day, and as soon as the light appeared, took into the Woods and Swampy thickets towards a place where they had some reason to expect to meet with a parcel of Narraganset Indians, with some others that belonged to Mount-hope: Coming near to where they expected them, Capt. Church's Indian Scout discovered the Enemy, and well observing their fires, and postures, Returned with the intelligence to their Captain, who gave such directions for the surrounding of them, as had the direct effect; surpri∣zing them from every side so unexpectedly, that they were all taken, not so much as one escaped. And upon a strick examination, they gave intelli∣gence of another parcel of the Enemy, at a Place called Munponset-Pond Capt. Church hastning with his Prisoners, thro' the Woods to Plymouth, disposed of them all, excepting only one J••ff••ry, who proving very ingenious & faith∣ful to him, in informing where other parcels of the Indians hat boured Capt. Church promised him, that if he continued to be faithful to him, he should not be Sold out of the Country, but should be his waiting man, to take care of his Horse, &c. and accordingly he Served him faithfully as long as he lived. But Capt. Church was forth-with sent out again; and the Terms for his incouragement being concluded on: viz. That the Country should find them Am∣••••nition & Provision; & have half the Prisoners, & Arms, they took: The Captain and his English Souldiers to have the other half of the Prisoners, and Arms; and the ••••lian Souldiers the loose Plunder. Poor incouragement 〈◊〉〈◊〉 But after some time it was mended.

They soon Captivated the Munponsets, and brought in, not one escaping. This stroke he held several Weeks, never returning empty handed. When he wanted intelligence of their Kennelling Places, he would March to some place likely to meet with some travellers or ramblers, and scattering his Company, would lye close; and seldom lay above a day or two, at the most, before some of them would fall into their hands: Whom he would compel to inform, where their Company was; and so by his method of secret and sudden surprizes took great Numbers of them Prisoners.

The Government observing his extraordinary courage and conduct, and the success from Heaven added to it, saw cause to inlarge his Commission; gave him power to raise, and dismiss his Forces, as he should see occasion;

to Commissionate Officers under him and to March as far as he should see cause, within the limits of the three United Colonies: to receive to mercy, give quarter, or not; excepting some particular & noted Murderers: viz, Philip and all that were at the destroying of Mr. Clark's Garrison, and some few others

Major Bradford being now at Taunton with his Army, and wanting Pro∣visions; some Carts were ordered from Plymouth for their supply, and Capt. Church to guard them. But he obtaining other guards for the Carts, as far as Middleborough, ran before with a small Company, hoping to meet with some of the Enemy, appointing the Carts and their guards to meet them at Nem••sout about an hour after the Suns rising next Morning: he arrived there about the breaking of the day-light, discovered a company of the E∣nemy; but his time was too short to wait for gaining advantage; and there∣fore ran right in upon them, Surprized and Captivated about 16 of them: who upon examination, inform'd, That Tispaquin, a very famous Captain among the Enemy was at Assawompset, with a numerous Company.

But the Carts must now be guarded, and the opportunity of visiting Tis∣paquin must now be laid aside: The Carts are to be faithfully guarded, left Tispaquid should attack them.

Coming towards Taunton, Capt. Church taking two men with him, made all speed to the Town; and coming to the River side, he hollow'd, and in∣quiring of them that came to the River, for Maj Bradford, or his Captains; he was inform'd, they were in the Town, at the Tavern. He told them of the Carts that were coming, that he had the cumber of guarding of them, which had already prevented his improving opportunities of doing Service. Pray'd therefore that a guard might be sent over to receive the Carts, that he might be at liberty; resusing all invitations and perswasions, to go over to the Tavern to visit the Major: he at length obtain'd a guard to receive the Carts; by whom also he sent his Prisoners to be convey'd with the Carts to Plymouth, directing them not to return by the way they came, but by Bridgwater.

Hastening back he purposed to Camp that Night at Assawompset Neck. But as soon as they came to the River that runs into the great Pond thro' the thick Swamp at the entering of the Neck; the Enemy fired upon them, but hurt not a Man. Capt. Churches Indians ran right into the Swamp and fired upon them, but it being in the dusk of the Evening, the Enemy made their escape in the thickets: The Captain then moving about a Mile in∣to the Neck, tock the advantage of a small Valley to feed his Horses; some held the Horses by the Bridles, the rest on the guard look'd sharp out for the Enemy, within hearing on every side and some very near; but in the dead of the Night, the Enemy being out of hearing or still, Capt. Church moved out of the Neck (not the same way he came in, least he should be Ambus∣cado'd)

toward Cushnet, where all the Houses were burnt; and crossing Cushne River being extreamly fategued, with two Nights and one Days ram∣ble without Rest or Sleep; and observing good forage for their Horses, the Captain concluded upon bai••ing, and taking a Nap. Setting Six Men to watch the passage of the River, two to watch at a time, while the other slept, & so to take their turns; while the rest of the Company went into a thicket to Sleep under the guard of two Sentinels more. But the whole Company being very drowsy, soon forgot their danger, and were fast a-sleep, Senti∣nels, and all. The Captain first awakes, looks up, and judges he had slept four Hours, which being longer than he designed, immediately rouses his Company, and sends away a file to see what were become of the watch at the passage of the River, but they no sooner opened the River in sight, but they discovered a company of the Enemy viewing of their tracts, where they came into the Neck; Capt. Church and those with him soon dispers'd into the brush on each side of the way, while the file sent, got undiscovered to the passage of the River, and found their watch all fast a sleep: but these Tidings thoroughly awakened the whole Company. But the Enemy giving them no present disturbance, they examined their Snapsacks, and taking a little refreshment, the Captain orders one party to guard the Horses, and the other to Scout, who soon met with a Track, and following of it, they were bro't to a small company of Indians, who proved to be Little Eyes, and his Family, and near Relations, who were of Sogkonate, but had forsa∣ken their Country men, upon their making Peace with the English. Some of Capt. Churches Indians asked him, If he did not know that fellow? Told him, This is the Rogue that would have killed you at Awashonks Dance; and signified to him that now he had an opportunity to be revenged on him. But the Captain told them, It was not English-mans fashion to seek reverge; and that he should have the same quarter the rest had. Moving to the River side, they found an old Canoo, with which the Captain ordered Little Eyes and his company to be carryed over to an Island. Telling him, he would leave him on that Island until be returned; and lest the English should light on them, and kill them, be would leave his cousin Light-foot (whom the English knew to be their Friend) to be his guard. Little Eyes expressed himself very thankful to the Captain. He leaving his orders with Light-foot, returns to the Rivers side towards Poneganset, to Russ••l▪ Orchard, coming near the Orchard they clap'd into a thicket and there lodg'd the rest of the Night without any fire; and upon the Morning light appearing, moves towards the Orchard, discovers some of the Enemy, who had been there the day before, and had beat down all the Apples, and carryed them away; discovered also where they had lodg'd that Night, and saw the ground where they set their baskets bloody, being as they supposed and as it was afterwards discovered to be with the flesh of Swine, &c, which they had killed that day: They had lain under

the Fences without any fires; and seem'd by the marks they lest behind them to be very numerous, perceived also by the dew on the grass that they had not been long gone; and therefore mov'd a-pace in pursuit of them Travelling three Miles, or more, they came into the Country Road, where the track parted one parcel steered towards the West end of the great Ce∣dar Swamp, and the other to the East end. The Captain halted and told his Indian Souldiers, That they had heard as well as he, what some Men bad said at Plymouth about them, &c. That now was a good opportunity for each party to prove themselves: The Track being divided they should follow one, and the English the o∣ther, being equal in number. The Indians declined the Motion, and were not willing to move any where without him; said they should not think themselves safe without him. But the Captain insisting upon it, they submitted; he gave the Indians their choice to follow which track they pleased; they replyed, They were light and able to Travel, therefore of be pleased ther would take the West Track. And appointing the Ruins of John Cooks House at Cushnet for the place to meet at; each Company set out briskly to try their Fortunes. Capt. Church with his English Soldiers followed their Track until they came near entring a miery Swamp, when the Capt. heard a Whistle in the Rear, (which was a note for a halt) looking behind him, he saw William Fobes start out of the Company and made towards him, who hasten'd to meet him as fast as he could; Fobes told him they had discovered abundance of Indians, and if he pleased to go a few steps back he might see them himself: he did so, and saw them a-cross the Swamp, observing them, he perceived they were gathering of Hurtle-Berries, and that they had no apprehensions of their being so near them; The Captain supposed them to be chiefly Women, and therefore calling one Mr. Dillano, who was acquainted with the ground, and the Indian Language, and another named Mr. Barns; with these two Men he takes right thro' the Swamp as fast as he could, and orders the reft to hasten after them. Capt. Church with Dillano & Barns ha∣ving good Horses, spur'd on and where soon among the Thickest of the In∣dians, and out of sight of their own Men: Among the Enemy was an Indian Woman (who with her Husband had been drove off from Rhode-Island) notwithstanding they had an House upon Mr. Sanford's Land, and had planted an Orchard before the War; yet the Inhabitants would not be satisfyed till they were sent off; and Capt. Church with his Family, living then at the said Sanfords, came acquainted with them, who thought it very hard to turn off such old, quiet People: but in the end it prov'd a Providence & an advan∣tage to him and his Family, as you may see afterwards. This Indian Wo∣man knew Capt. Church, and as soon as she saw him held up both her hands and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ••••nning towards him, crying aloud, Church, Church, Church. Capt. Church bid her stop the rest of the Indians, and tell them, The way to save their Lives was not to run, but yield themselves Prisoners, and be would not kill them;

so with her help, and Dillano's, who could call to them in their own Lan∣guage, many of them stop'd and surrendred themselves; others scampering and casting away their baskets, &c. betook themselves to the thickets, but Capt. Church being on Horse-back soon came up with them, and laid hole on a Gun that was in the hand of one of the foremost of the company, pull'd it from him, and told him he must go back. And when he had turn∣ed them, he began to look about him to see where he was, and what was become of his Company, hoping they might be all as well imploy'd as him∣self, but could find none but Dillano, who was very busy gathering up Priso∣ners; the Captain drove his that he had stop'd to the rest, inquiring of Dillano for their Company, but could have no news of them. But moving back picked up now and then a skulking Prisoner by the way. When they came near the place where they first started the Indians, they discover'd their Company standing in a body together, and had taken some few Prisoners; when they saw their Captain, they hastened to meet him: They told him they found it difficult getting thro' the Swamp, and neither seeing nor hear∣ing any thing of him, they concluded the Enemy had kill'd him, and were at a great loss what to do. Having brought their Prisoners together they found they had taken and kill'd 66 of the Enemy. Capt. Church then ask'd the old Squaw, What company they belonged unto? She said, They belonged part to Philip, and part to Qunnappin and the Narraganset-Sachem, discovered also upon her declaration that both Philip and Qunnappin were about two Miles off in the great Cedar Swamp; he enquired of her, What company they had with them? She answered, Abundance of Indians: The Swamp, she said, was full of Indians from one end unto the other, that were settled there, that there were near an 100 men came from the Swamp with them, and left them upon that plain to ga∣ther Hurtle-berry's, and promised to call them as they came back out of Sconticut-Neck, whither they went to kill Cattel and Horses for Provisions for the company. She perceiving Capt. Church move towards the Neck, told him, If they went that way they would all be kill'd. He ask'd her, Where-about they cross'd the Ri∣ver? She pointed to the upper passing place. Upon which Capt. Church passed over so low down as he thought it not probable they should meet with his Track in their return; and hastened towards the Island, where he left Little Eyes, with Light-foot. Finding a convenient place by the River side for the Securing their Prisoners, Capt Church, and Mr. Dillano went down to see what was become of Capt. Light-foot, and the Prisoners left in his charge. Light-foot seeing and knowing them, soon came over with his broken Canoo; and inform'd them, That he had seen that day about 100 Men of the Enemy go down into Sconticut Neck, and that they were now returning again: Upon which they three ran down immediately to a Meadow where Light-foot said the Indians had passed; where they not only saw their Tracks, but also them: Where-upon they lay close until the Enemy came into the said

Meadow, and the fore-most sat down his load and halted until als the com∣pany came up, and then took up their loads & march'd again the same way that they came down into the Neck, which was the nearest way unto their Camp; had they gone the other way along the River, they could not have missed Capt. Churches Track, which, would doubtless have expos'd them to the loss of their Prisoners, if not of their lives. But as soon as the Coast was clear of them, the Captain sends his Light-foot to fetch his Prisoners from the Island, while he and Mr. Dillano returns to the company, sent part of them to conduct Light-foot & his company to the aforesaid Meadow, where Capt. Church and his company met them; crossing the Enemies Track they made all hast, until they got over Mattapoiset-river, near about sour Miles beyond the ruines of Cooks House, where he appointed to meet his Indian company, whither he sent Dillano, with two more to meet them; ordering them, that if the Indians were not arrived, to wait for them. Accordingly, finding no Indians there, they waited until late in the Night, when they arrived with their booty. They dispatch'd a Post to their Captain to give him an ac∣count of their Success; but the day broke before they came to him: And when they had compared Successes, they very remarkably found that the number that each Company had taken and slain, was equal. The Indians had kill'd 3 of the Enemy, and taken 63 Prisoners, as the English had done before them, both English and Indians were surpriz'd at this remarkable Pro∣vidence, and were both parties rejoycing at it; being both-before afraid of what might have been the event of the unequal Success of the parties. But the Indians had the fortune to take more Arms than the English. They told the Captain, That they had missed a brave Opportunity by parting; They came upon a g••••at Town of the Enemy, viz Capt. Tyasks company, (Tyasks was the next man to Philip) They fired upon the Enemy before they were discovered, and ran upon them with a shout; the Men ran and left their Wives and Children, and many of them their Guns: They took Tyasks Wife and Son, and th••'t that if their Captain & the English company had been with them they might have taken some hundreds of them: And now they determined not to part any more.

That Night Philip sent (as afterwards they found out) a great Army to way-lay Capt. Church at the entring on of Assawompset Neck, expecting he would have returned the same way he went in; but that was never his me∣thod to return the same way that he came; & at this time going another way he escaped falling into the hands of his Enemies. The next day they went home by Sapican, and got well with their Prisoners to Plymouth.

He soon went out again; and this stroke he drove many Weeks; and when he took any number of Prisoners, he would pick out some that he took a fancy to, and would tell them, He took a particular fancy to them, and had chose them for himself to make Souldiers of; and if any would behave themselves well, be would do well by them, and they should be his men and not Sold out of the Country.

If he perceived they look'd surly, and his Indian Souldiers call'd them trea∣cherous Dogs, as some of them would sometimes do, all the notice he would take of it, would only be to clap them on the back, and tell them, Come, come, yu••••k wild and surly, and mutter, but that signifies nothing, these my best Souldiers were a little while a go as wild and surly as you are now; by that time you have been but one day along with me, you'l love me too, and be as brisk as any of them. And it prov'd so. For there was none of them but (after they had been a little while with him, and see his behaviour, and how chearful and successful his Men were) would be as ready to Pilot him to any place where the Indians dwelt or haunted (tho' their own Fathers or nearest Relations should be among them) or to fight for him, as any of his own Men.

Capt. Church was in two particulars much advantaged by the great Eng∣ish Army that was now abroad. One was, that they drove the Enemy down to that part of the Country, viz. to the Eastward of Taunton River by which means his business was nearer home. The other was that when ever he fell on with a push upon any body of the Enemy (were they never so many) they fled expecting the great Army. And his manner of Marching thro' the Woods was such, as if he were discovered, they appeared to be more than they were. For the always Marched at a wide distance one from another, partly for their safety: and this was an Indian custom, to March thin and scatter. Capt. Church inquired of some of the Indians that were become his Souldiers, How they got such advantage often of the English in their Marches thro' the Woods? They told him, That the Indians gain'd great advantage of the English by two things; The Indians always took care in their Marches and Fights, not to come too thick together. But the English always kept in a heap together, that it was as easy to hit them as to hit an House. The o∣ther was, that if at any time they discovered a company of English Souldi∣ers in the Woods, they knew that there was all, for the English never scat∣tered; but the Indians always divided and scattered.

Capt. Church now at Plymouth, something or other happen'd that kept him at home a few days, until a Post came to Marshfield on the Lords day Morn∣ing, informing the Governour that a great Army of Indians were discove∣red, who it was supposed were designing to get over the River towards Taunton or Bridgwater, to Attack those Towns that lay on that side the Ri∣ver. The Governour hastned to Plymouth, raised what Men he could by the way, came to Plymouth in the beginning of the forenoon Exercise; sent for Capt. Church out of the Meeting-house, gave him the News, and desired him immediately to Rally what of his Company he could; and what Men he had raised should joyn them. The Captain bestirs himself, but found no Bread in the Store-house, and so was fore'd to run from House to House to get House-hold Bread for their March; but this nor any thing else pre∣vented his Marching by the beginning of the afternoon Exercise; March∣ing

with what Men were ready he took with him the Post that came from Bridgwater to Pilot him to the ••••ace, where he tho'the might meet with the Enemy. In the Evening they heard a smart thing at a distance from them, but it being near Night, and the firing bu•• of short continuance, the miss'd the place and went into Bridgwater Town. It seems, the occasion of the firing, was, That Philip finding that Capt. Church made that side of the Coun∣try too hot for him, design'd to return to the other side of the Country that he came last from. And coming to Taunton River with his company, they fell'd a great Tree a-cross the River for a Bridge to pass over on: and just as Philips old Uncle Akkompoin, and some other of his chiefs were p••••ffing over the Tree, some brisk Bridgwater Lads, had Ambush'd them, fired upon them, and killed the old man, and several others, which put a stop to their coming over the River that Night.

Next Morning Capt. Church moved very early with his Company which was increased by many of Bridgwater that listed under him for that Expedi∣tion, and by their Piloting, he soon came very still, to the top of the great Tree which the Enemy had fallen a-cross the River; and the Captain spy'd an Indian sitting upon the stump of it on the other side of the River; and he clap'd his Gun up, and had doubtless dispatch'd him, but that one of his own Indians called hastily to him, Not to fire for he believed it was one of his own men; upon which the Indian upon the stump lock'd about, and Capt. Churbes Indian seeing his face perceived his mistake, for he knew him to be Philip; clap'd up his Gun and fired, but it was too late, for Philip im∣mediately threw himself off the slump, leap'd down a bank on the side of the River, and made his escape. Capt Church as soon as possible got over the River, and scattered in quest of Phi••••p, and his company; but the Enemy scattered and sled every way; but he pick'd up a considerable many of their Women and Children, among which was Philip's Wife, and Son of about Nine Years Old. Discovering a considerable new Track along the River, and examining the Prisoners, found that it was Qunn••ppin and the Narragan∣sets, that were drawing off from those parts towarcs the Narraganset Country, he inquired of the Prisoners, Wh••ther Philip were gone in the same Track? they told him, They did not know, for he sled in a great fright when the first English Gun was fired, and they had none of them seen or heard any thing of him since. Capt. Church lest part of his Company there to secure the Prisoners they got, and to pick up what more they could find; and with the rest of his com∣pany hasted in the T••ack of the Enemy to over-take them, if it might be, before they got over the River, and ran some Miles along the River until he came unto a place where the Indians had waded over; and he with his Company waded over after them up to the Arm pits; being almost as wet before with Sweat as the River could make them: Following about a Mile further, and not overtaking them, and the Captain being under a necessity

to return that Night to the Army, came to an halt, told his Company, he must return to his other men. His Indians Souldiers moved for leave to pursue the Enemy (tho' he return'd;) said, The Narragansets were great Rogues, and they wanted to be revenged on them for killing some of their Relations; named, T••kkam••ns (Awashonks Brother) and s••me others. Capt. Church bad them go & pros∣per, and made Light-foot their chief, and gave him the title of Captain, Bid ••h••m go and quit themselves like men. And away they scampered like so ma∣ny Horses. Next Morning early they returned to their Captain, and in∣f••••med him, T••••t th••y had come up with the Enemy, and ki••'d several of them, and b••••g•••• him T••••••••en of them Frison••••; were mighty proud of their Exploit, and r••joyced much at the opportunity of avenging themselves Capt. Church sent the Prisoners to Bridgwater, and sent out his Scouts to see what Enemies or Tracks they could, discovering some small Tracks he fol∣lows them found where the Enemy had kindled some fires, and roasted some ••lesh &c. but had put out their fires and were gone. The Captain fol∣lowed them by the Track, putting his Indians in the Front; some of which were such as he had newly taken from the Enemy, and added to his Com∣pany. Gave them order to March softly, and upon hearing a whistle in the Rear to sit down, till further order. Or upon discovery of any of the Ene∣my to stop, for his design was, if he could, discover where the Enemy were, not to fall upon them (unless necessicated to do it) until next Morning. The Indians in the Front came up with many Women and Children, and o∣thers that were faint and tired, and so not able to keep up with the Com∣pany; these gave them an account that Philip with a great number of the Enemy were a little before. Capt, Churches Indians told the others. They were their Prisoners, but if they would submit to order and be still no one should burt them They being their old acquaintance, they were easily perswaded to conform. A little before Sun set there was a halt in the Front until the Captain came up, and they told him, They discovered the Enemy: He order'd them, to dog them and watch their motion till it was dark. But Philip soon came to a stop, and fell to breaking and chopping Wood, to make fires: and a great mise they made. Capt. Church draws his company up into a ring, and sat down in the Swamp without any noise or fire: The Indian Prisoners were much surprized to see the English Souldiers; but the Captain told them, If they would be quiet and not make any disturbance or noise, they should meet with civil treatment, but if they made any disturbance, or offered to run, or make their escape, be would immediately kill them all; so they were very submissive & obsequious. When the day broke Capt. Church told his Prisoners, That his Expedition was such at this time that be could not afford them any guard: Told them, They would find it to be their interest to attend the orders he was now about to give them; which was, That when the fight was over, which they now expected; or as soon as the firing ceased, they must follow the Tracks of bis Company and come to them. (An

Indian is next to a blood-hound to follow a Track.) He said to them, It would be in vain for them to think of disobedience, or to gain any thing by it, for he had taken and killed a great many of the Indian Rebels, and sh••uld in a little time kill and take all the rest, &c. By this time it began to be so light, as the time that he usually chose to make his on set. He moved sending two Souldi∣ers before to try if they could privately discover the Enemies postures. But very unhappily it sell out, that the very same time Philip had sent two of his as a Scout upon his own Track, to see if none dog'd them; who spy'd the two Indian men, and turn'd short about, and sled with all speed to their Camp: and Capt Church pursued as fast as he could; the two Indians set a yelling and howling, and made the most hideous noise they could invent, soon gave the Alarm to Philip & his Camp; who all sled at the first tydings, left their Kittles boiling & Meat roasting upon their wooden Spits, & run into a Swamp with no other Break-fast, than what Capt. Church afterwards treated them with. Capt. Church pursuing, sent Mr. Isaac Howland with a party on one side of the Swamp, while himself with the rest ran on the other-side, agreeing to run on each side, until they met on the further end▪ placing some men in secure Stands at that end of the Swamp where Philip entered, concluding that if they headed him and beat him back, that he would take back in his own Track. Capt. Church and Mr. Howland soon met at the fur∣ther end of the Swamp (it not being a great one) where they met with a great number of the Enemy, well armed, coming out of the Swamp. But on sight of the English they seemed very much surprized & tack'd short. Capt. Church called hastily to them, and said, If they fired one Gun they were all dead men; for he would have them know: bat he bad them hem'd in, with a force suffici∣ent to command them; but if they peaceably surrender'd they should have good quar∣ter, &c. They seeing both Indians and English come so thick upon them, were so surprized that many of them ••••ood still and let the English come and take the Guns out of their hands, when they were both charged and cock'd. Many both Men, Women and Children of the Enemy were imprisoned at this time; while Philip, Tispaquin, T••toson, &c. concluded that the English would pursue them upon their Tracks, so were way-laying their Tracks at the first end of the Swamp, hoping thereby to gain a shot upon Capt. Church who was now better imploy'd in taking his Prisoners & running them in∣to a Valley, in form something shap'd like a Punch-bole, and appointing a guard-of two files trible armed with Guns taken from the Enemy. But Philip having waited all this while in vain, now moves on after the rest of his com∣pany to see what was become of them. And by this time Capt. Church was got into the Swamp ready to meet him; and as it happen'd made the first discovery, clapt behind a Tree until Philips company came pretty near, and then tired upon them, kill'd many of them, and a close skirmish followed. Upon this Philip having grounds sufficient to suspect the event of his com∣pany

that went before them, fled back upon his own Track; and coming to the place where the Ambush lay, they fired on each other, and one Lucus of Plymouth, not being so careful as he might have been about his Stand, was kill'd by the Indians. In this Swamp skirmish Capt. Church with his two men which always ran by his side as his guard, met with three of the Enemy, two of which surrendred themselves, and the Captains guard seized them, but the other being a great stout surly fellow, with his two locks ty'd up with red and a great Rattle-snake skin hanging to the back part of his head, (whom Capt. Church concluded to be Totoson) ran from them into the Sw••mp Capt C••urch in person pursued him close, till coming pretty near up with him, presented his Gun between his Shoulders, but it missing fire, the Indian perceiving it, turn'd and presented at Capt. Church, and missing fire also; their Guns taking ••et with the Fog and Dew of the Morning; but the Indian turning short for another run, his foot trip'd in a small grape∣vine, and he sell fl••t on his face; Capt. Church was by this time up with him, and struck the Muzzle of his Gun an inch and half into the back part of his head, which dispatch'd him without another blow. But Capt. Church look∣ing behind him saw Totoson the Indian whom he tho't he had kill'd, come flying at him like a dragon: But this happened to be fair in sight of the guard that were set to keep the Prisoners, who spying T••toson and others that were following of him, in the very seasonable juncture made a shot upon them, and rescued their Captain; tho' he was in no small danger from his friends bullets, for some of them came so near him that he tho't he felt the wind of them. The skirmish being over, they gathered their Prisoners to∣gether, and found the number that they had killed and taken was 173 (the Prisoners which they took over Night included) who after the skirmish came to them, as they were ordered.

Now having no Provisions, but what they took from the Enemy, they hastened to Bridgwater, sending an express before to provide for them, their Company being now very numerous. The Gentlemen of Bridgwater met Capt. Church with great expression of honour and thanks, and received him and his Army with all due respect and kind treatment.

Capt. Church drove his Prisoners that Night into Bridgwater Pound, and set his Indian Souldiers to guard them. They being well treated with Victu∣als and drink, they had a merry Night; and the Prisoners laugh'd as loud as the Souldiers, not being so treated a long time before.

Some of the Indians now said to Capt. Church, Sir, You have now mads Phi∣lip ready to dye, for you have made him as poor, and miserable as be us'd to make the English; for you have now k••lled or taken all his Relations. That they believed he would now soon have his head, and that this bout had almost broke his heart.

The next day Capt Church moved and arrived with all his Prisoners safe at Plymouth. The great English Army were now at Taunton, and Maj. Talcot

with the Connecticut Forces being in those parts of the Country, did consi∣derable spoil upon the Enemy.

Now Capt. Church being arrived at Plym••uth, received thanks from the Government for his good Service, &c. many of his S••uldiers were dis∣banded; and he tho't to reft himself a while being much fategued and his health impared, by excessive hearts and colds, and wading thro' Rivers &c. But it was not long before he was call'd upon to Rally, upon advice that some of the Enemy were discovered in Dartmouth woods. He took his In∣dians, and as many English Volunteers as presented, to go with him, and scat∣tering into small parcels. Mr. Jahez Howland (who was now, and often his Lieutenant and a worthy good Souldiers) had the fortune to discover and imprison a parcel of the Enemy. In the Evening they met together at an appointed place, and by examining the Prisoners, they gain'd intelli∣gence of Totosons haunt; and being brisk in the Morning, they soon gain'd an advantage of Totosons company, tho' he himself with his Son of about Eight Years old made their escape, and one old Squaw with them, to Aga∣wom his own Country. But Sam Barrow, as noted a Rogue as any among the Enemy, fell into the hands of the English, at this time. Capt. Church told him, That because of his inhumane Murders and Barbarities, the Court had allow'd him no quarter, but was to be forthwith put to Death, and therefore he was to pre∣pare for 〈◊〉〈◊〉. Barrow reply'd, That the Sentence of Death against him was just, and that indeed he was ashamed to live any longer, and desired no more favour than to Sm••ke a Whiff of Tobacco before his Execution. When he had taken a few Whiffs, he said, He was ready; upon which one of Capt. Churches Indians sunk his Hatchet into his Brains. The famous Totoson arriving at Agaw••m, his Son which was the laft which was left of his Family (Capt. Church having de∣stroyed all the rest) sell sick: The wretch reflecting upon the miserable condition he had bro't himself into, his heart became as a stone with∣in him, and he dy'd. The old Squaw slung a few leaves and brush over him, and came into Sandwich, and gave this account of his death, and offe∣red to shew them where she lest his body; but never had the opportunity, for she immediately fell sick and dy'd also.

Capt. Church being now at Pl••mouth again weary and worn, would have gone home to his Wife and Family, but the Government being Solicitous to ingage him in the Service until Philip was slain, and promising him satis∣faction and redress for some mistreatment that he had met with: He fixes for another Expedition; he had soon Volunteers enough to make up the Company he desired and Marched thro' the Woods, until he came to Pocas∣set. And not seeing nor hearing of any of the Enemy, they went over the Ferry to Rhode-Island, to refresh themselves. The Captain with about half a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 in his company took Horse & rid about eight Miles down the Island, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Mr. Sanf••rds where he had left his Wife; who no sooner saw him but

fainted with the surprize; and by that time she was a little revived, they spy'd two Horse men corning a great pace. Capt. Church told his company that those men (by their riding) came with Tydings. When they came up they prov'd to be Maj Sanford and Capt. Golding; who immediately ask'd Capt. Church, What be woud give to bear some News of Philip? He reply'd, That was what he wanted. They told him They had rid bard with some hopes of over∣taking of him, and were now come on purp••se to inform him, That there was just now Tydings from Mount-hope; An Indian came down from thence (where Philips Camp now was) on to Sand point over against Trips, and hollow'd, and made signs to be fetch'd over; and being fetch'd over, be reported, That be was fled from Philip, who (said he) has kill'd my Brother just before I came away, for giving some ad∣vice that displeased him. And said, he was fled for fear of meeting with the same his Brother had met with. Told them also, That Philip was now in Mount-hope Nick. Capt. Church thank'd them for their good News, and said, he hop'd by to Morrow Morning to have the Rogues head. The Horses that he and his company came on standing at the door, (for they had not been unsaddled) his Wife must content her self with a short visit, when such game was a-head; they immediately Mounted, set Spurs to their Horses, and away. The two Gentlemen that bro't him the Tydings, told him, They would gladly wait upon him to see the event of this Expedition. He thank'd them, and told them, he should be as fond of their company as any Mens; and (in short) they went with him. And they were soon as Trips Ferry (with Capt Churches company) where the deserter was; who was a fellow of good sense, and told his story handsomely: he offered Capt. Church to Pilot him to Philip, and to help to kill him, that he might revenge his Brothers death. Told him, That Philip was now upon a little spot of Upland that was in the South end of the miery Swamp just at the foot of the Mount, which was a spot of ground that Capt. Church was well acquainted with. By that time they were got over the Ferry, and came near the ground half the Night was spent, the Capt. commands a halt, and bringing the company together, he asked Maj Sanford & Capt. Goldings advice, what method was best to take in making the on-set, but they declining giving any advice, telling him, That his great Experience & Success forbid their taking upon them to give advice. Then Capt. Church offered Capt. Golding, that he should have the honour (if he would please to accept of it) to beat up Philips head∣quarters. He accepted the offer and had his alotted number drawn out to him, and the Pilot. Capt Churches instructions to him were to be very care∣ful in his approach to the Enemy, and be sure not to shew himself until by day light they might see and discern their own men from the Enemy. Told him also, That his custom in the like cases was to creep with his company on their bellies, until they came as near as they could; and that as soon as the Enemy discovered them they would cry out; and that was the word

for his Men to fire and fall on. Directed him when the Enemy should start and take into the Swamp, they should pursue with speed, every man shouting and making what noise they could; for he would give orders to his Ambuscade to fire on any that should come silently. Capt. Church know∣ing it was Philips custom to be fore-most in the flight, went down to the Swamp and gave Capt. Williams of Situate the command of the right wing of the Ambush, and placed and English-man and an Indian together behind such shelters of Trees, &c. that he could find, and tock care to place them at such distance as none might pass undiscovered between them, charg'd 'em to be careful of themselves, and of hurting their friends: And to f••••e at a∣ny that should come silently thro' the Swamp: But it being some-what fur∣ther thro' the Swamp than he was aware of, he wanted men to make up his Ambuscad••; having placed what men he had he took Maj Sanford by the hand, said, Sir, I have so placed them that us 〈◊〉〈◊〉 p••••••••l••d Philip 〈…〉〈…〉 them. The same moment a Shot whistled over their heads and then the noise of a Gun towards Philips Camp. Capt Church at first tho't it might be some Gun fired by accident: but before he could speak, a whole Volley follow∣ed, which was earlier than he expected. One of Philips gang going forth to ease himself, when he had done, look'd round him, & Capt. Golding thought the Indian looked right at him (tho' probably 'twas but his conceit) so fired at him, and upon his firing, the whole company that were with him fired upon the Enemies shelter before the Indians had time to rise from their sleep, and so over-shot them But their shelter was open on that side ne••t the Swamp, built so on purpose for the convenience of flight on occasion. They were soon in the Swamp and Philip the foremost, who starting at the first Gun threw his Petunk and Powder horn over his head, catch'd up his Gun, and ran as fast as he could scamper, without any more clothes than his small breeches and stockings, and ran directly upon two of Capt. Churches Ambush; they let him come fair within shot, and the English mans Gun mis∣sing fire, he bid the Indian fire away, and he did so to purpose, sent one Mus∣ket Bullet thro' his heart, and another not above two inches from it; he fell upon his face in the Mud & Water with his Gun under him. By his time the Enemy perceived they were way laid on the east side of the Swamp, tack'd short about. One of the Enemy who seem'd to be a great surly old fel∣low, hollow'd with a loud voice, & often called out, iootash, iootash, Capt. Church called to his Indian Peter and ask'd him, Who that was that called so? He answered, It was old Annowon Philips great Captain, calling on his Souldiers to stand to it and sigh stoutly. Now the Enemy finding that place of the Swamp which was not Ambush'd, many of them made their escape in the English Tracks. The Man that had shot down Philip, ran with all speed to Capt Church, and informed him of his exploit, who commanded him to be Silent about it, & let no man more know it, until they had drove the Swamp

clean; but when they had drove the Swamp thro' & found the Enemy had escaped, or at least the most of them; and the Sun now up, and so the dew gone, that they could not so easily Track them, the whole Company met together at the place where the Enemies Night shelter was; and then Capt. Church gave them the news of Philips death; upon which the whole Army gave Three loud Huzza's. Capt Church ordered his body to be pull'd out of the mire on to the Upland, so some of Capt. Churches Indians took hold of him by his Stockings, and some by his small Breeches, (being otherwise naked) and drew him thro' the Mud unto the Upland, and a doleful, great, naked, dirty beast, he look'd like. Capt. Church then said, That forasmuch as be bad caused many an English mans body to lye unburied and ret above ground, that not me of bis bones should be buried. And calling his old Indian Executioner, bid him behead and quarter him. Accordingly, he came with his Hatchet and stood ever him, but before he struck he made a small Speech directing it to Philip; and said, He bad been a very great Man, and bad made many a man afraid of him, but so big as be was be would now chop bis Aß for him; and so went to work, and did as he was ordered. Philip having one very remarkable hand being much scarr'd, occasioned by the splitting of a Pistol in it formerly. Capt. Church gave the head and that hand to Alderman, the Indian who shot him, to show to such Gentlemen as would bestow gratuities upon him; and accordingly he got many Peny by it. This being on the last day of the Week, the Captain with his Company returned to the Island, tarryed there until Tuesday; and then went off and ranged thro' all the Woods to Ply∣m••••th, and received their Praemium, which was Thirty Shilling•• per head, for the Enemies which they had killed or taken, instead of all Wages; and Philips head went at the same price. Methinks it's scanty reward and poor incon∣ragement; tho' it was better than what had been some time before. For this March they received Four Shillings and Six Pence a Man, w•••• was all the Reward they had, except the honour of killing Philip. T•••••••••• in the latter end of August, 1676

Capt. Church had been but a little while at Plymouth, before a Post from Re∣boboth came to inform the Government, that old Annawon, Philips chief Captain was with his company ranging about their Woods, & was very offensive & per∣nicious to Reboboth & Swansey. Capt. Church was immediately sont for again, & treated with to ingage one Expedition more; he told them, Their incour••ge∣ment was so poor he feared his Souldier, would be dull about going again: But be∣ing a hearty friend to the cause, he Rally's again, goes to Mr. Jabesh How∣land his old Lieutenant, and some of his Souldiers, that us'd to go out with him; told them how the case was circumstanced, and that he had intelli∣gence of old Annawon's walk, & haunt, and wanted hands to hunt him; they did not want much intreating; but told him, They would go with him, as long as there was an Indian left in the Woods. He moved & ranged thro' the Woods

to Pocasset. It being the latter end of the Week, he proposed to go on to Rhode-Island and rest until Monday. But early on the Lords day Morning, there came a Post to inform the Captain. That early the same Morning a Canon with several Indians in it passed from Prudence Island to Poppasquash Neck. Capt. Church tho't if he could possibly surprize them, he might probably gain force intelligence of more game; therefore he made all possible speed after them: the Ferry boat being out of the way he made use of Canoo's: But by that time they had made two fraights, and had got over the Captain, and about 15 or 16 of his Indians, the Wind sprung up with such violence that Canoo's could no more pass. The Capt. seeing it was impossible for any more of his Souldiers to come to him, he told his Indians, If they were wi••••••g to go with him, be would go to Poppasquash, and see if they could catch some of those Enemy Indians. They were willing to go, but were sorry they had no English Souldiers; so they March'd thro' the thickets that they might not be Discovered, until they came unto the Salt Meadow, to the Northward of Bristol Town, that now is. Then they heard a Gun, the Capt. look'd about, not knowing but it might be some of his own Company in the rear; so halting till they all came up, he found 'twas none of his own Company that fired. Now tho' he had but a few Men, was minded to send some of them out on a Scom. He moved it to Capt. Light foot to go with three more on a Scout; he said he was willing provided the Captains man Nathanael (which 〈◊〉〈◊〉 an Indian that they had lately taken) might be one of them, because he was well acquainted with the Neck, and coming lately from among them, knew how to call them. The Capt. bid him choose his three companions, and go; and if they came a-cross any of the Enemy not to kill them if they could possibly take them alive; that they might gain intelligence concer∣ning Annawon. The Capt. with the rest of his company moved but a little way further toward Poppasquash, before they heard another Gun, which seem∣ed to be the same way with the other, but further off. But they made no ha•• until they came unto the narrow of Poppasquash Neck; where Capt. Church left three men more, to watch if any should come out of the Neck, and to inform the Scout when they returned which way he was gone. He parted the remainder of his company, half on one side of the Neck, and the other with himself went on the other side of the Neck, until they met; and meeting neither with Indians nor Canoo's returned big with expectations of Tydings by their Scout: But when they came back to the three men at the arrow of the Neck, they told their Captain the Scout was not returned, had heard not seen any thing of them, this fill'd them with tho'ts what should become of them; by that time they had sat down & waited an hour longer, it was very dark, and they despaired of their ••e••urning to them. Some of the Indians told their Captain, I boy feared his new man Nathanael had met with bis old Mount hope friends, and was turned Rogu••. They concluded to make

no fires that Night, (and indeed they had no great need of any) for they had no Victuals to cook, had not so much as a morsel of Bread with them. They took up their lodging scattering, that if possibly their Scout should come in the Night, and whistle (which was their sign) some or other of them might hear them. They had a very solitary, hungry Night; and as soon as the day broke they drew off thro' the brush to 〈◊〉〈◊〉 hill without the Neck, and looking about them they espy'd one Indian man come running some what towards them, the Captain ordered one man to step out of the brush and show himself. Upon which the Indian ran right to him, and who should it be but Capt. Lightfoot, to their great joy. Capt. Church ask'd him, What News? He answered, Good News, they were all well and bad catch'd Ten Indians, and that they guarded them all Night in one of the Flanker; of the old Eng∣lish Garrison; that their Prisoners were part of Annawons company, and that they had left their Families in a Swamp above Mattapoiset Neck. And as they were Marching towards the old Garrison Lightfoot gave Capt. Church a particular account of their Exploit viz. That presently after they left him, they heard ano∣ther Gun, which seem'd to be towards the Indian burying place, & moving that way, they discovered two of the Enemy fleeing of an Horse. The Scout claping into the brush, Nathanael bid them sit down, and he would presently call all the Indians there∣about unto him. They bid, and be went a little distance back from them and sat up his no••e & bowled like a Wolf: One of the two immediately left his Horse & came running to see who was there; but Nathanael bowling lower and lower drew him in between those that lay in wait for him, who seized him; Nathanael continuing the same note, the other left the Horse also following his mate, & met with the same. When they caught these two they examined them apart, and found them to agree in their Story, that there were Eight more of them come down into the Neck to get Provisions, and bad agreed to meet at the burying place that evening. These two being some of Nathanaels old acquaintance, be had great influence upon there, and with bis inti∣ting Story, (telling what a brave Captain be had, how bravely he lived since be had been with him, & how much they might better their condition by ••••••••ing to h••m, &c.) perswaded and ingaged them to be on his side, which indeed now began to be the better side of the bedge. They waited but alittle while before they espy'd the rest of theirs coming up to the burying place, and Nathanael soon bowl'd them in as be had done their wates before. When Capt. Church came to the Garrison, he met his Liente∣nant and the rest of his Company; and then making up good fires they fell to roasting their Horse-beas, enough to last them the whole day, but had not a morsal of Bread; tho' Salt they had which they always carryed in their Pockets, which at this time was very acceptable to them. Their next motion was towards the place where the Prisoners told them they had left their Women and Children, and surprized them all, and some others that were newly come to them. And upon examination they held to one Story that it was hard to tell where to find Annawon, for he never roosted twice in

a place. Now a certain Indian Souldier that Capt. Church had gain'd one. •• be on his side, pray'd that he might have liberty to go and fetch in his Fa∣ther, who he said was about four Miles from that place, in a Swamp with no other than one Young Squaw; Capt. Church inclined to go with him, think∣ing it might be in his way to gain some intelligence of Annawon; and so ••••king one English Man and a few Indians with him leaving the rest there, he went with his new Souldier to look his Father; when he came to the Swamp, he bid the Indian go see if he could find his Father: he was no sooner gone but Capt. Church discover'd a Track coming down out of the Woods, upon which he and his little company lay close some on one side of the Track & some on the other. They heard the Indian Souldier make a howl∣ing for his Father; and at length some body answered him, but while they were listening, they thought they heard some body coming towards them, presently saw an old man coming up with a Gun on his Shoulder, and a young Woman following of him, in the Track which they lay by: They let them come up between them, and then started up and laid hold on them both. Capt. Church immediately examined them a part, telling them, What they must trust too if they told false Stories: He ask'd the young Woman, What company they came last from? She said, from Capt. Annawons. He asked her, How many were in company with him when she left him? She said, 50 or 60. He ask'd her, How many Miles it was to the place where she left him? She said, She did not understand Miles, but he was up in Squannaconk Swamp? The old man who had been one of Philips Council, upon examination, gave exactly the same account. Capt. Church ask'd him, If they could get there that Night? He said, If they went presently and travelled stoutly, they might get there by Sunset. He ask'd, Whither he was going? He answered, That Annawon had sent him down to look for some Indians, that were gone down into Mount-hope Neck to kill Pro∣visions: Capt. Church let him know that those Indians were all his Prisoners. By this time came the Indian Souldier & brought his Father and one Indian more. The Captain was now in great straight of mind what to do next he had a mind to give Annawon a visit, now knew where to find him, but his company was very small, but half a dozen men beside himself, and was under a necessity to send some body back to acquaint his Lieutenant & company with his proceedings. However he asked his small company that were with him, Whither they would willingly go with him and give Annawon a visit: They told him, They were always ready to obey his commands. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ••ut withal told him, That they knew this Capt. Annawon was a great Souldier; that he had been a va∣lia it Captain under Asuhmequn, Philips Father, and that he had been Philips Chieftain all this War; a very subtle man, and of great resolution, and had often said, that he would never be taking alive by the English; and moreover they knew that the men that were with him were resolute fellows, some of Philips chief Soulders; and therfore feared whether it was practicable to make an attempt upon him with so

small a ••••••dful of assistants as now ••••ure with him. Toll him further, That he would be a pict•• that after all the Great Things be had done, be should throw away his Life at last. &c. Upon which he replyed. That he doubted not Annawon was a subtle & valiant Man: that he had along time but in vain sought for him, and never till now could find his quarters and he was very loth to miss of the opp••rtunity; and doubt not but that if they would chearful∣ly go with him the same Almighty Providence the•• had hitherto protected and befriended them would do so still, &c. Upon this with one consent they said, They would go. Capt. Church then turned to one Cock of Plymouth, (the only English Man then with him) and ask'd him, What he thought of it? Who replyed, Sir, I am never afraid of going any where when you are with me. Then Capt. Church asked the old Indian, if he could carry his Horse with him? (for he conveyed a Horse thus far with him:) He reply'd that it was impossible for an Horse to pass the Swamps. Therefore he sent away his new Indian Souldier with his Father and the Captains Horse to his Lieu∣tenant, and orders for him to move to Taunton with the Prisoners, to secure them there, and to come 〈◊〉〈◊〉 in the Morning in the Rehoboth Road, in which he might expect to meet him, if he were alive and had success. The Cap∣tain then asked the old fellow, if he would Pilot him unto Annawon? He answered, that he having given him his life he was obliged to serve him. He bid him move on then, and they followed: The old man would out-travel them, so far sometimes that they were almost out of sight: looking over his Shoulder and seeing them behind, he would halt. Just at the Sun was setting, the old man made a fall stop and sat down, the company co∣ming up also sat down, being all weary. Capt. Church asked, What News? He answered. That about that time in the Evening Capt. Annawon, sent out his Scouts to see if the Coast were clear, and as soon as it began to grow dark the Scouts return. And then (said he) we may move again securely. When it began to grow dark the old man stood up again, Capt. Church asked him, if he would take a Gun and fight for him? He bowed very low and pray'd him not to impose such a thing upon him, as to fight against Capt. Annawon his old friend. But sayes he, I will go along with you, and be helpful to you, and will lay hands on any man that shall offer to hurt you. It being now pretty dark they moved close together; anon they heard a noise, the Captain stay'd the old man with his hand, and asked his own men what noise they thought it might be? they concluded it to be the pound∣ding of a Mortar. The old man had given Capt. Church a description of the Place where Annowon now lay, and of the Difficulty of getting at him: be∣ing sensible that they were pretty near them, with two of his Indians he creeps to the edge of the Rocks, from whence he could see their Camps: he saw three companies of Indians as a little distance from each other, being easy to be discovered by the light of their fires. He saw also the great An∣nawon

and his company, who had formed his Camp or Kennelling place, by falling a Tree under the side of the great clefts of Rocks, and sitting a row of birch bushes up against it, where he himself, and his Son, and some of his chiefs had taken up their lodging, and made great fires without them, and had their Pots and Kittles boiling, and Spits roasting. Their Arms also he discovered, all set together in a place fitted for the purpose 〈…〉〈…〉 an end against a stick lodged in two crotches, and a Mat placed over them, to keep them from the wet or dew. The old Annawons feet and his Sons head were so near the Arms as almost to touch them: But the Rocks were so treep that it was impossible to get down, but as they lowered themselves by the bows, and the bushes that grew in the cracks of the Rock. Capt. Church creeping back again to the old man, asked him If there was no pos∣sibility of getting at them some other way? He answered, no. That he and all that belonged to Annawon were ordered to come that way, and none could come any other way without difficulty or danger of being shot. Capt. Church then ordered the old man and his daughter to go down fore most with their baskets at their backs, that when Annawon saw them with their baskets he should not mistrust the intregue; Capt. Church and his handful of Souldiers crept down also under the shadow of these two and their bas∣kets, and the Captain himself crept close behind the old man, with his Hat∣chet in his hand, and step'd over the young mans head to the Arms, the young Annawon discovering of him, whip'd his blanket over his head and shrunk up in a heap: The old Capt. Annawon started up on his breech, and cryed out Howoh, and despairing of escape throw himself back again, and lay silent until Capt. Church had secured all the Arms, &c. And having se∣cured that company, he sent his Indian Souldiers to the other fires & com∣panies, giving them instructions, what to do and say. Accordingly, they went into the midst of them: When they discovered themselves who they were, told them that their Capt. Annawon was taken, and it would be best for them quietly and peaceably to surrender themselves, which would pro∣cure good quarter for them: Otherwise if they should pretend to resist or make their escape, it would be in vain, and they could expect no other but that Capt. Church with his great Army, who had now entrap'd them, would cut them to pieces: told them also if they would submit themselves, and deliver up all their Arms unto them, and keep every man his place un∣til it was day; they would assure them that their Capt. Church who had been so kind to themselves when they surrendred to him, should be as kind unto them. Now they being old acquaintance, and many of them Relations did much the readier give heed to what they said, and complyed & surrendred up their Arms unto them, both their Guns and Hatchets &c. and were forth∣with carryed to Capt. Church. Things being so far settled, Capt. Church asked Annawon, What he had for Supper, for (said he) I am come to Sup

with you. Tanbut (said Annawon) with a big voices, and looking about upon his Women, bid them hasten and get Capt. Church and his company some Supper; then turned to Capt. Church and asked him, Whether he would eat Cow-beaf or Horse beaf. The Captain told him Cow-beaf would be most acceptable: It was soon got ready, and pulling his little bag of Salt out of his Pocket, which was all the Provision he brought with him; this season'd his Cow beaf so that with it and the dry'd green-corn, which the old Squaw was pounding in the Mortar, while they were sliding down the Rocks, he made a very hearty Supper. And this pounding in the Mortar proved lucky for Capt. Churches getting down the Rocks, for when the old Squaw pounded they moved, and when she ceased to turn the corn, they ceased creeping, the noise of the Mortar prevented the Enemies hearing their creeping: and the corn being now dressed supplyed the want of Bread, and gave a fine relish with the Cow-beaf. Supper being over, Capt. Church sent two of his men to inform the other companies, that he had killed Philip, and had taken their friends in Mount-hope Neck, but had spared their lives, and that he had subdued now all the Enemy (he supposed) excepting this company of Annawons, and now if they would be orderly and keep their places until Morning, they should have good quarter, and that he would carry them to Taunton, where they might see their friends again, &c. The Messengers return'd, that the Indians yielded to his proposals. Capt. Church tho't it was now time for him to take a Nap, having had no sleep in two days and one night before; told his men that if they would let him sleep two hours, they should sleep all the reft of the night. He lay'd himself down and endeavoured to sleep, but all disposition to sleep departed from him. After he had lain a little while he looked up to see how his Watch managed, but found them all fast a-sleep. Now Capt. Church had told Capt, Annawons company as he had ordered his Indians to tell the others, that their lives should all be spared, excepting Capt. Annawons, and it was not in his power to promise him his life, but he must carry him to his Masters at Ply∣mouth, and he would intreat them for his life. Now when Capt. Church found not only his own men, but all the Indians fast a-sleep Annawon only excepted, whom he perceived was as broad awake as himself; and so they lay looking one upon the other perhaps an hour; Capt. Church said nothing to him, for he could not speak Indian, and tho't Annawon could not speak English; at length Annawon raised himself up, cast off his blanket, and with no more clothes than his small breeches, walked a little way back from the company: Capt. Church tho't no other but that he had occasion to ease him∣self, and so walked to some distance rather than offend him with the stink: but by and by he was gone out of sight and hearing; and then Capt. Church began to suspect some ill design in him, and got all the Guns close him, and crouded himself close under young Annawon, that if he should any where

get a Gun he should not make a sho•••• him without indangering his Son; lying very still a while waiting for the event: at length, he heard some body, coming the same way that Annawon went. The Moon now shining bright, he saw him at a distance coming with something in his hands, and coming up to Capt. Church, he fell upon his knees before him, and offer'd him what he had bro't, and speaking in plain English, said, Great Captain, you have killed Philip, and conquered his Country for I believe, that I & my company are the last that War against the English, so suppose the War is ended by your means; and therefore these things belong unto you. Then opening his pack, he pull'd out Philip: belt curiously wrought with Wompom, being Nine inches broad, wrought with black and white Wompom, in various figures and flowers, and pictures of many birds and beasts. This when hung upon Capt. Churches shoulders it reach'd his ancles. And another belt of Wompom he presented him with, wrought after the former manner, which Philip was wont to put upon his head; it had two flags on the back part which hung down on his back: and another small belt with a Star upon the end of it, which he used to hang on his breast; and they were all edg'd with red hair, which Annawon said they got in the Muhhogs Country. Then he pulled out two horns of glazed Powder, and a red cloth Blanket: he told Capt. Church, these were Philips Royalties which he was wont to adorn himself with when he sat in State. That the tho't himself happy that he had an opportunity to present them to Capt. Church, who had won them, &c. spent the remainder of the night in discourse; and gave an account of what mighty success he had formerly in Wars against many Nations of Indians, when served Asu••mequin, Philips Fa∣ther, &c. In the Morning as soon as it was light, the Captain March'd with his Prisoners out of that Swampy Country towards Taunton, met his Lieute∣nant and Company, about four Miles out of Town, who expressed a great deal of joy to see him again, and said, 'twas more than ever he expected. They went into Taunton, were civily and kindly treated by the Inhabitants, refreshed and refted themselves that night. Early next Morning, the Cap∣tain took old Annawon, and half a dozen of his Indian Souldiers, and his own man, and went to Rhode-Island, sending the reft of his Company and his Pri∣soners by his Lieutenant to Plymouth. Tarrying two or three days upon the Island, he then went to Plymouth, and carryed his Wife and his two Chil∣dren with him.

Capt. Church had been but a little while at Plymouth, before he was infor∣med of a parcel of Indians, that haunted the Woods between Plymouth and Sippican that did great damage to the English in killing their Cattel, Horses, and Swine; and the Captain was soon in pursuit of them: Went out from Plymouth the next Monday in the afternoon; next Morning early they dis∣covered a Track; the Captain sent two Indians on the Track to see what they could discover, while he and his Company followed gently after, but

the two Indians soon returned with Tydings that they had discovered the Enemy sitting round their fires, in a thick place of brush. When they came pretty near the place, the Captain ordered every man to creep as he did; and surround them by creeping as near as they could, till they should be dis∣covered, and then to run on upon them and take them alive, if possible, (for their Prisoners were their pay:) They did so, took every one that was at the fires, not one escaping. Upon examination they agreed in their Story, that they belonged to Tispaquin, who was gone with John Bump, and one more, to Agawom and Sippican to kill Horses, and were not expected back in two or three days. This same Tispaquin had been a great Captain, and the Indians reported that he was such a great Pouwau, that no bullet could enter him, &c. Capt. Church said, He would not have him killed, for there was a War broke out in the Eastern Part of the Country, and he would have him saved to go with them to fight the Eastern Indians. Agreeably he left two old Squaws of the Prisoners, and bid them tarry there until their Capt. Tispaquin returned, and to tell him, that Church had been there, and had taken his Wife, Children, and company, and carryed them down to Plymouth; and would spare all their lives, and his too, if he would come down to them and bring the other two that were with him, and they should be his Souldiers, &c. Capt. Church then returned to Plymouth, leaving the old Squaws well provided for, and Bisket for Tispaquin when he returned: Telling his Soul∣diers, that he doubted not but he had laid a Trap that would take him Capt. Church two days after went to Boston; (the Commissioners then sitting) and waited upon the Honourable Governour Leverett, who then lay Sick; who requested of Capt. Church to give him some account of the War: who readily obliged his Honour therein, to his great Satisfaction, as he was plea∣sed to express himself; taking him by the hand, and telling him, if it plea∣sed God he lived, he would make it a brace of a hundred pounds advantage to him out of the Massachusetts Colony, and would endeavour the reft of the Colonies should do Proportionably; but he dyed within a Fortnight af∣ter, and so nothing was done of that nature. The same day Tispaquin came in and those that were with him, but when Capt. Church return'd from Boston, he found to his grief that the heads of Annawon, Tispaquin, &c. cut off, which were the last of Philips friends. The General Court of Plymouth then sitting sent for Capt. Church who waited upon them accordingly, and recei∣ved their Thanks for his good Service, which they Unanimously Voted, which was all that Capt. Church had for his aforesaid Service.

Afterwards in the Year 1676. in the Month of January Capt. Church re∣ceived a Commission from Governour Winslow, to Scoure the Woods of some of the lurking Enemy, which they were well informed were there. Which Commission is as follows:

BEing well informed that there are certain parties of our Indian Enemies, (re∣mains of the People, or Allies of Philip, late Sachem of Mount-hope, our Mortal Enemy) that are still lurking in the Woods near some of our Plantations, that go on to disturb the Peace of His Majesty's Subjects in this & the Neighbouring Colonies, by their frequent Robberies, and other Insolences. Capt. Benjamin Church is there∣fore hereby Nominated, Ordered, Commissioned, and Impowred to raise a Company of Volunteers, consisting of English and Indians; so many as he shall judge necessary to improve in the present Expedition, and can obtain; And of them to take the Com∣mand, and Conduct, and to lead them forth unto such place or places within this or the Neighbouring Colonies, as he shall think fit, and as the Providence of God, and his Intelligence may lead him; To Discover, Pursue, Fight, Surprize, Destroy, and Subdue our said Indian Enemy, or any party or parties of them, that by the Pro∣vidence of God they may meet with; Or them, or any of them to receive to Mercy, if he see cause (provided they be not Murderous Rogues, or such as have been principal granted to the said Capt. Church, and others, to Arm and set cut such of our friendly Indians, as he is willing to Entertain. And forasmuch as all these our Enemies that have been taken, or at any time may be taken by our Forces, have by our Courts and Councils been rendred lawful Captives of War, and condemned to perpetual Servitude; this Council do also determine and hereby diclare, That all such Priso••ers as by the blessing of God the said Captain and Company, or any of them, shall take, together with their Arms, and other Plunder, shall he their own, and to be distributed amongst them∣selves, according to such agreement as they may be at one with another: And it shall be lawful, and is hereby warrantable for him and them to make Sale of such Prisoners as their perpetual Slaves; or otherwise to retain and keep them as they think meet, (they being such as the Law allows to be kept:) Finally, the said Capt. Church herein improving his best judgment and discretion, and utmost ability, faithfully to Serve the Interest of God, his Majesties Interest, and the Interest of the Colony; and carefully governing his said Company at home and abroad; these shall be unto him full and ample Commission, Warrant and Discharge. Given under the Publick Seal. January 15th. 1676.

Per Josiah Winslow, GOV.

Accordingly Capt. Church accompanied with several Gentlemen and o∣thers went out, and took divers parties of Indians; and in one of which Par∣ties there was a certain old man whom Capt. Church seem'd to take particu∣lar notice of, and asking him where he belonged, who told him to Swanzey; the Captain ask'd his name, who replyed, his name was Conscience; Consci∣ence said the Captain (smiling) then the War is over, for that was what they were searching for, it being much wanting; and then returned the said Conscience to his Post again at Swanzey, to a certain person the said Indian desired to be Sold to, and so return'd home.

A further Account of the Actions in the more later Wars against the Common Enemy and Indian Rebels in the Eastern Parts, under the Command of the aforesaid Capt. Benj. Church.

IN the time of Sir Edmund Andr••ss's Government, began that bloudy War in the Eastern Parts of New-England; so that immediately Sir Edmund sent an Express for Capt. Church; who then being at Little Compton, re∣ceived it on a Lords Day in the afternoon Meeting; going home af∣ter Meeting, took his Horse and set out for Boston, as ordered; and by Sun rise next Morning got to Brantry, where he met with Col. Page on Horse-back, going to Weymouth and Hingham to raise Forces to go East; who said he was glad to see him, and that his Excellency would be as glad to see him in Boston so early: so parting, he soon got to Boston, and waited upon his Ex∣cellency; who informed him of an unhappy War broke out in the Eastern Parts; and said he was going himself in Person, and that he wanted his Company wich him: But Capt. Church not finding in himself the same Spi∣rit he us'd to have, said, he hop'd his Excellency would give him time to con∣sider of it. He told him he might; and also said that he must come and Dine with him. Capt. Church having many acquaintance in Boston, who made it their business some to incourage, and others to discourage him from going with his Excellency. So after Dinner his Excellency tock him into his room and discours'd freely; saying that he having knowledge of his for∣mer Actions and Successes; and that he must go with him, and be his Se∣cond, with other incouragements. But in short, the said Capt. Church did not accept, so was dismist, and went home.

Soon after this was the Revolution, and the other Government Re-assu∣med; and then Governour Broadstreet sent for Capt. Church to come to Boston, as soon as his business would permit: Where-upon he went to Boston, and walted upon his Honour; who told him he was requested by the Coun∣cil to send for him, to see if he could be prevail'd with to Raise Volunteers both English and Indians to go East; for the Eastward Indians had done great spoil upon the English in those Parts; giving him an account of the Miseries and Sufferings of the People there: Capt. Churches Spirits being affected, said, If he could do any Service for his Honour, the Country, and their relief, he was ready and willing: His advice was asked, How he would act, he said, He would take with him as many of his old Souldiers as he could get, both English and Indians, &c. The Gentlemen of Boston requested him to go

to Rhode-Island Government to ask their assistance: So giving him their Let∣ter, and about 40 s. in Money, he took leave and went home to Bristol on 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Saturday; and the next Monday Morning he went over to Rhode-Island, and waited upon their Governour, delivering the Letter, as ordered; pray'd his Honour for a speedy answer: who said, they could not give an answer presently; so he waited upon them till he had their answer; and when he had obtain it, he carryed it to the Boston Gentlemen; who desired him to Raise what Volunteers he could in Plymouth Colony, and Rhode-Island Go∣vernment, & what was wanting they would make up out of their's that was already out in the Eastern Parts. The Summer being far spent Capt. Church made what dispatch he could, and raised about 250 Men Volunteers, and receiving his Commission from Governour Hinkley, which is as followeth, viz.

The Council of War of their Majesties Colony of New-Plymouth in New-England.

To Major Benjamin Church, Commander in Chief.

WHereas the Kenneb••ck & Eastern Indians with their Confederates, have openly made War upon their Majesties Subjects of the Provinces of Maine, New-Hampshire, and of the Massachusetts Colony, having committed many barbarous Murders, Spoils & Rapines upon their Persons & Estates. And whereas there are some Forces of Souldiers English and Indians now raised & detached out of the several Regiments & Places within this Colo∣ny of New-Plymouth, to go forth to the assistance of our Neighbours & Friends of the aforesaid Provinces and Colony of the Massachusetts, Subjects of one and the same Crown; and to joyn with their Forces for the repelling and destruction of the common Enerny. And whereas you Benjamin Church are appointed to be Major & Commander in Chief of all the Forces English and Indians detached within this Colony, for the Service of their Majesties as aforesaid. These are in their Majesties Name to Authorize & Re∣quire you to take into your care & conduct all the said Forces English and Indians, and diligently to intend that Service, by leading and exercising of your Inferiour Officers and Souldiers, commanding them to obey you as their Chief Commander; and to pursue, sight, take, kill or destroy the said Enemies, their Aiders and Abetters, by all the wayes and means you can, as you shall have opportunity. And you to observe & obey all such Or∣ders and Instructions as from time to time you shall receive from the Com∣missioners of the Colonies, the Council of War of this Colony, or the Go∣vernour and Council of the Massachusetts Colony. In Testimony where∣of the Publick Seal of the said Colony of New-Plymouth is here-unto affix∣ed. Dated in Plymouth the Sixth day of September, Anno Dom. 1689. Anno∣que Regni Regis et Reginae Willielmi ••t Mariae Angliae, &c. Primo.

Thomas ••inkley, President.

And now Marching them all down to Boston, then received his further Orders and Instructions: which are as followeth,

Boston, Septem. 16th. 1689,

To all Sheriffs, Marshalls, Constables, and other Officers Military and Civil, in their Majesties Province of Maine.

WHereas pursuant to an agreement of the Commissioners of the U∣nited Colonies, Major Benjamin Church is Commissionated Com∣mander in Chief over that part of their Majesties Forces (levyed for the present Expedition against the Common Enemy) whose head quarters are appointed to be at Falmouth in Casco Bay. In their Majesties Names. You, and every of you are required to be a••ding and assisting to the said Maj Church, in his pursute of the Enemy, as any Emergency shall require; and to Impress Boats, or other Vessels, Carts, Carriages, Horses, Oxen, Pro∣vision and Ammunition, and Men for guides &c. as you shall receive War∣rants from the said Chief Commander, or his Lieutenant so to do: You may not fail to do the same speedily and effectually, as you will answer your neglect and contempt of their Majesties Authority and Service at your uttermost Peril. Given under my Hand and Seal the Day and Year above Written. Annoque Regi Regis et Reginae Willielmi & Mariae Prinno.

By Thomas Danforth, President of the Province of Maine.

By the Governour and Council of the Massachusetts Colony.

To Major Benjamin Church.

WHereas you are appointed and commissioned by the Council of War of the Colony of New-Plymouth, Commander in Chief of the Forces raised within the said Colony, against the Common Indian Enemy, now ordered into the Eastern Parts to joyn with some of the Forces of this Colony; for the prosecution, repelling and subduing of the said Enemy. It is therefore Ordered that Captain Simon Willard, and Capt. Nathanael Hall, with the two Companies of Souldiers under their several Command belonging to this Colony, now in or about Casco Bay, be and are hereby put under you, as their Commander in Chief for this present Expedition. And in pursuance of the Commissions severally given to either of them, they are Ordered to Observe and Obey your orders and directions, as their Commander in Chief until further Order from the Governour & Council; Or the Commissioners of the Colonies. Dated in Boston the 17th day of September, Anno Dom. 1689. Annoque Regni Regis et Reginae Guilielmi et Ma∣riae Angliae, &c. Primo.

S. Bradstreet, GOV.

Past 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ••••••••cil, Attest Isaac Addington, Secr.

By the Commissioners of the Colonies of the Massachusetts, Plymouth and Con∣necticut,

for managing the present War against the Common Enemy. Instructions for Major Benjamin Church Commander in Chief of the Plymouth Forces, with others of the Massachusetts put under his Command.

IN Pursuance of the Commission given you for their Majesty's Service in the present Expedition against the Common Indian Enemy, their Aidors and Abettors; reposing confidence in your Wisdom, Prudence and Fidelity in the trust committed to you, for the honour of God, good of His People, and the security of the Interest of Christ in His Churches, expecting and praying that in your dependance upon Him, you may be helped & assisted with all that Grace and Wisdom which is requisite for carrying you on with Success in this difficult Service; and tho' much is and must be left to your discretion as Providence and opportunity may present from time to time in places of attendence: Yet the following In∣structions are commended unto your observation, and to be attended so far as the State of matters with you in such a transaction will admit. You are with all possible speed to take care that the Plymouth Forces both Eng∣lish and Indians under your Command be fixed and ready, and the first op∣portunity of Wind & Weather, to go on board such Vessels as are provided to transport you and them to Casco, where if it shall please God you arrive, you are to take under your care & command the Companies of Capt. Na∣thanael Hall, and Capt. Simon Willard, who are ordered to attend your Com∣mand, whom together with the Plymouth Forces, and such as from time to time may be added unto you; you are to improve in such way as you shall see meet, for the discovering, pursuing subduing and destroying the said Common Enemy, by all opportunities you are capable of; alwayes intending the preserving any of the near Towns from incursions, and de∣struction of the Enemy, yet chiefly improving your men for the finding and following the said Enemy abroad, and if possible to find out & attach their head quarters and principal Randezvouz, if you find you are in a rational capacity of so doing; the better to inable you thereto, We have ordered two men of War Sloops, and other small Vessels for transportation, to attend you, for some considerable time. You are to see that your Soul∣diers Arms be always fixt, and that they be furnished with Ammunition, Provisions and other necessaries, that so they may be in a readiness to re∣pel and attach the Enemy. In your pursute you are to take special care to avoid danger by Ambushments, or being drawn under any disadvantage by the Enemy in your Marches Keeping out Scouts and a forlorn before your main Body, and by all possible means endeavouring to Surprize some of the Enemy, that so you may gain intelligence. You are to Suppress all Mutinies and Disorders among your Souldiers, as much as in you lies, and to punish such as disobey your Officers, according to the rules of War herewith given you.

You are according to your opportunity, or any occasion more than or∣dinary occurring to hold correspondence with Major Swaine, and to yield Mutual assistance when and as you are capable of it, and you may have reason to judge it will be of most Publick Service; and it will be meet you and he should agree of some Signal whereby your Indians may be known from the Enemy. You are to incourage your Souldiers to be in∣dustrious, vigorous, and venturous in their Service, to search out and de∣stroy the Enemy, acquainting them, It is agreed by the several Colonies, That th•••• shall have the benefit of the Captives and all lawful Plunder, and the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Eight Pounds per head, for every fighting ••••dian man slain by the••, over and above their Stated wages; the same being made appear to the Commander in Chief, or such as shall be appointed to take care therein. If your Commission Officers or any of their should be slain, or otherwise uncapable of Service, and for such reason ••••smist, you are to ap∣point others in their room, who shall have the like wages, and a Commis∣sion sent upon notice given, you to give them Commissions in the mean 〈◊〉〈◊〉. You are to take effectual care that the Worship of God be kept up in the Army, Morning and Evening Prayer attended as sar as may be, and as the Emergencies of your affairs will admit, to see that the holy Sabbath be duely Sanctified. You are to take care as much as may be to prevent or punish Drunkenness, Swearing, Cursing, or such other Sins, as do pro∣voke the anger of God. You are to advise with your Chief Officers in any matters of Moment, as you shall have opportunity. You are from time to time to give intelligence and advice to the Governour & Council of the Massachusetts, or Commissioners of the Colonies of your proceedings and occurrence that may happen, and how it shall please the Lord to deal with you in this present Expedition.

If you find the Vessels are not likely to be Serviceable to you, dismiss them as soon as you may.

Capt. Silvanus Davis is a prudent Man, and well acquainted with the affairs of those parts, and is writt unto to advise and inform you all he can.

Such further Instructions as we shall see reason to send unto you, you are carefully to attend and observe, and in the absence of the Commissio∣ners, you shall observe the orders and instructions directed unto you from the Governour and Council of the Massachusetts.

Given under our hands in Boston, Sept. 18. 1689.

• Tho. Hinkley
• John Walley
• Thomas Danforth, President.
• Elisha Cooke
• Samuel Mason
• William Pi••kin.

The First Expedition, East.

BEing ready, Major Church imbark'd with his Forces on board the Vessels provided to transport them for Casco, having a brave Gale at S. W▪ and on Fryday about 3 a clock they got in sight of Casco Harbour; and discour∣sing two or three small Ships there, not knowing before whether they were friends or enemies; whereupon the said Commander Maj Church gave or∣ders that every man that was able should make ready, and all ly close, gi∣ving orders how they should act in case they were Enemies: He going in the Ma•••• Sloop, together with the Resolution went in first, being both well fitted with Guns & Men; coming to the first, hail'd them, who said they were friends; presently Man'd their Boat, brought too, and so came along the side of them; who gave the said Church an account, That yesterday there was a very great Army of Indians, & French with them upon the Island, at the going out of the Harbour, and that they were come on purpose to take Casco Fort and Town, likewise inform'd him that they had got a Cap∣tive Woman aboard (Maj. Waldens daughter of Piscataqua) that could give him a full account of their number & intentions: He bid 'em give his Ser∣vice to their Captain, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 him, He would wait upon him after he had been on shore and gave some orders and directions: being come pretty near he ordered all the Men still to keep close, giving an account of the News he had received, and then went a-shore, where were several of the chief Men of the Town who met him, being glad that he came so happily to their relief; told him the News Mrs. Lee had given them, being the Wo∣man aforesaid. He going to Capt. Davis's to get some refreshment, having not eat a Morsel since he came by Boston Castle; and now having inquired into the State of the Town, found them in a poor condition for to defend themselves against such a number of Enemies: He gave them an account of his Orders and Instructions and told them what Forces he had brought, and that when it was dark they should all Land, and not before, lest the Enemy should discover them. And then he went on board the Privateer, who were Dutch Men; but as he went call'd aboard every Vessel and ordered the Of∣ficers to take care that their Men might be all fitted and provided to fight, for the People of the Town expected the Enemy to fall upon them every Minute, but withal charging them to keep 〈◊〉〈◊〉 discovered: and coming on board the said Privateer, was kindly ••••ated, discours'd Mrs. Lee, who in∣form'd him that the company the came with ••ad fourscore Canoo's: & that there was more of them, whom she had not seen, which came from other Places, and that they told her when they came all together, should make up 700 Men. He ask'd her Whether Casteen was with them? She answered, That there was sever•• French Men with them, but she did not know whether

Casteen was there or not. He then having got what intelligence she could give him, went ashore and viewed the Fort and Town, discoursing with the Gentlemen there according to his Instructions; and when it began to grow dark, he ordered the Vessels to come as near the Fort as might be, and Land the Souldiers, with as little noise as possible; ordering them as they Landed to go into the Fort and Houses that stood near, that so they night be ready upon occasion; having ordered Provisions for them, went to every Company and ordering them to get every thing ready; they that had no Powder-horns nor Shot-bags, should immediately make them; or∣dering the Officers to take special care that they were ready to March into the Woods an hour before day: and also directing the Watch to call him two hours before day; so he hastned to bed to get some Rest. At the time prefix'd he was call'd, and presently ordering the Company's to make ready, and about half an hour before day they mov'd; several of the Town Peo∣ple went with them into a thick place of brush, about half a Mile from the Town; now ordering them to send out their Scouts, as they us'd to do, and ••eing them all settled at their work, he went into Town by Sun rise again, and desired the Inhabitants to take care of themselves, till his men had fitted themselves with some necessaries: for his Indians most of them wanted both bags and horns; so he ordered them to make bags like Wallets to put Pow∣der in one end and shot in the other: So most of them were ready for action (viz.) the Seconet Indians, but the Cape Indians were very bare, lying so long at Boston before they imbark'd, that they had Sold every thing they could make a Peny of; some tying Shot & Powder in the corners of their Blankets. He being in Town, just going to Breakfast, there was an Alarm, so he ordered all the Souldiers in the Town to Move away as fast as they could, where the firing was; and he with what Men more were with him of his Souldiers, Mov'd immediately, and meeting with Capt. Brackits Sons, who told him their Father was taken, and that they saw a great Army of Indians in their Fathers Orchard, &c. By this time our Indians that wanted bags and horns were fitted, but wanted more Ammunition: presently came a Messenger to him from the Town & inform'd him, That they had knock'd out the heads of several Casks of Bullets and they were all too big, being Musket Bullets, and would not fit their Guns, and that if he did not go back himself a great part of the Army would be kept back from Service for want of suitable Bullets: He run back and ordered every Vessel to send a∣shore all their Casks of Bullets; being brought, knock'd out their heads, and turn'd them all out upon the green by the Fort, and set all the People in the Town that were able to make slugs; being most of them too large for their use, which had like to have been the over-throw of their whole Army: He finding some small Bullets and what slugs were made, and three Snap-sacks of Powder, went immediately to the Army, who were very hotly in∣gag'd;

but coming to the River, the Tide was up; he call'd to his men that were ingag'd, incouraging them, and told them he had brought more Ammunition for them. An Indian call'd Capt. Lightfoot, laid down his Gun, and came over the River, taking the Powder upon his head and a Kittle of Bullets in each hand, and got safe to his Fellow Souldiers: He pen∣ceiving great firing upon that side he was of, went to see who they were, and found them to be two of Maj Church's Companies, one of English & the other of Indians, being in all about Fourscore Men, that had not got over the River, but lay firing over our Mens heads at the Enemy; he presently or∣dered them to Rally and come all together; and gave the word for a Casco Man: So one Swarton a Jersey man appearing, who he could hardly under∣stand; he ask'd him, How far it was to the head of the River? or whether there was any place they could get over? He said, there was a Bridge about three quarters of a Mile up where they might get over: So he calling to his Souldiers ingag'd on the other side, that he would soon be with them over the Bridge, and come upon the backs of the Enemy; which put, new courage into them; so they immediately Mov'd up towards the Bridge▪ Marching very thin, being willing to make what show they could, shouting as they March'd: they saw the Enemy running from the River-side, where they had made Stands with Wood to prevent any body from coming over the River; and coming to the Bridge, they saw on the other side that the Enemy had laid logs and stuck birch brush along to hide themselves from our view. He ordered the Company to come all together, ordering them all to run after him, who would go first, and that as soon as they got over the Bridge to scatter, that so they might not be all shot down together, ex∣pecting the Enemy to be at their Stands; so running up to the Stands, found none there, but were just gone, the ground being much tumbled with them behind the said Stands: He order'd the Captain with his Company of English to March down to our Men ingag'd, and that they should keep along upon the edge of the Marsh, and himself with his Indian Souldiers would March down thro' the brush: and coming to a parcel of low ground which had been formerly burnt, the old brush being fallen down lay very thick, and young brush being grown up made it bad travelling; but coming near the back of the Enemy, one of his Men call'd unto him their Commander, and said, That the Enemy run W••stward to get between us and the Bridge, and he looking that way saw men running, and making a small stop, heard no firing, but a great chopping with Hatchess; so concluding the fight was over, made the best of their way to the Bridge again; left the Enemy should go over the Bridge into the Town. The men being most of them out (our Ammunition lay expos'd) coming to the Bridge where he had left Six In∣dians for an Amboscade on the other side of the River, that if any Enemy effec'd to come over they should fire at them, which would give him Notice,

so would come to their assistance; (but in the way having heard no firing nor shouting, concluded the Enemy were drawn off) he asked the Ambos∣cade, whether they saw any Indians? They said, Yes, abundance. He ask'd them, Where? They answered, That they ran over the head of the River by the Cedar Swamp, and were running into the Neck towards the Town: There being but one English man with him, he bid his Indian Souldiers scat∣ter, run very thin to preserve themselves and the better able to make a dis∣covery of the Enemy: & soon coming to Lieut. Clarks field on the South side of the Neck, and seeing the Cattel feeding quietly, and perceiving no Track, concluded the Amboscade had told them a falsehood; they hastily return'd back to the said Bridge, perceiving there was no noise of the Enemy. He hearing several great Guns fire at the Town, concluded that they were either assaulted or that they had discover'd the Enemy: He having ordered that in case such should be, that they should fire some of their great Guns to give him notice; he being a Stranger to the Country, concluded the Enemy had by some other way got to the Town: whereupon he sent his Men to the Town, and himself going to the River, near where the fight had been; ask'd them how they did? and what was become of the Enemy? who inform'd him that the Enemy drew off in less than an hour after he left them, and had not fired a Gun at them since. He told them he had been within little more than a Gun shot of the back of the Enemy, and had been upon them had it not been for the thick brushy ground, &c. Now some of his Men returning from the Town gave him the account, that they went while they saw the Colours standing & Men walking about as not molested. He presently ordered that all his Army should pursue the Enemy: But they told him that most of them had spent their Ammunition, and that if the Enemy had engaged them a little longer they might have come & knock'd them on the head; and that some of their Bullets were so unsizeable that some of them were forc'd to make slugs while they were ingag'd. He then order'd them to get over all the wounded and dead men, and to leave none behind: which was done by some Canoo's they had got. Capt. Hall and his men being first ingaged did great Service, and suffered the greatest loss in his Men. But Capt. Southworth with his Company, & Capt. Numposh with the Seconis Indians, and the most of the men belonging to the Town all co∣ming suddenly to his relief, prevented him and his whole Company from being cut off, &c. By this time the day was far spent, and Marching into Town about Sun-set, carrying in all their wounded and dead men; being all sensible of Gods goodness to them, in giving them the Victory, and cau∣sing the Enemy to fly with shame, who never gave one shout at their draw∣ing off. The poor Inhabitants wonderfully rejoyced that the Almighty had favoured them so much: saying, That if Maj. Church with his Forces had not come at that juncture of time, they had been all cut off; and said fur∣ther

That it was the first time that ever the Eastward Indians had been put to flight, and the said Church with his Volunteers were wonderfully preser∣ved, having never a man kill'd out right, and but one Indian mortally wound∣ed, who dy'd, several more being badly wounded, but recovered.

After this ingagement Maj Church with his Forces ranging all the Coun∣try: thereabout, in pursuit of the Enemy; and visiting all the Garrisons, at Black Point, Spurwink, and Blew Point; and went up Kenneb••ck River, but to little effect. And now Winter drawing near, he received orders from the Government of the Massachusetts. Bay, to settle all the Garrisons, and put in suitable Officers according to his best discretion, and to send home all his Souldiers the Volunteers and transports; which orders he presently attend∣ed. Being oblig'd to buy him a Horse to go home by land, that so he might the better comply with his orders. The poor People the Inhabitants of Casco and Places Adjacent, when they saw he was going away from them, lamented sadly, & beg'd earnestly that he would suffer them to come away in the Transports; saying if he left them there, that in the Spring of the Year the Enemy would come and destroy 'em and their Families, &c. So by their earnest request the said Maj. Church promised them, that if the Go∣vernments that had now sent him, would send him the next Spring, he would certainly come with his Volunteers and Indians to their relief: And that as soon as he had been at home, and taken a little care of his own business, he would certainly wait upon the Gentlemen of Boston, and inform them of the Promise he had made to them; and if they did not see cause to send 'em relief, to intreat their Honours seasonably to draw them off, that they might not be a prey to the barbarous Enemy. Taking his leave of those poor In∣habitants some of the chief men there waited upon him to Black Point, to Capt Scottaways Gartison; coming there they prevail'd with the said Capt. Scottaway to go with him to Boston, which he readily comply'd with, provi∣ded the said Church would put another in to Command the Garrison; which being done and taking their leaves one of another, they set out and travel∣led thro' all the Country home to Boston: (having imploy'd himself to the utmost to fulfill his Instructions last received from Boston Gentlemen, which cost him about a Months Service more and above what he had pay from Plymouth Gentlemen) and in his travel homeward several Gentlemen wait∣ed upon the said Maj Church who was oblig'd to bare their Expences. When he came to Boston Gentlemen, he inform'd them of the miseries those poor People were in by having their Provisions taken from them by order of the President, &c. Then went home; staid not long there before he return'd to Boston, where Capt. Scottaway waited for his coming, that he might have tge determination the Government of Boston to carry home with him; and it being the time of the Small Pox there (and Maj Church not having had it) taking up his Lodging near the Court-house, took the first opportunity

to inform those Gentlemen of the Court his business; who said they were very busy in sending home Sir Edmund the Ship being ready to Sail. The said Maj. Church still wai••ing upon them, and at every opportunity intrea∣ting those Gentlemen in the behalf of the poor People of Casco, informing them the necessity of taking care of them either by sending them relief early in the Spring, or suffer them to draw off, otherwise they would certainly be destroyed, &c. There answer was, They could do nothing till Sir Ed∣mund was gone. Waiting there three weeks upon great expences, he con∣cluded to draw up some of the circumstances of Casco and Places Adjacent, and to leave it upon the Council-Board, before the Governour & Council; having got it done, obtained liberty to go up where the Governour and Council was sitting, he inform'd their Honours, that he had waited till his Patience was wore out; so had drawn up the matter to leave upon the Board before them: which is as follows.

To the Honoured Governour and Council of the Massachusetts.

Gentlemen,

Whereas by vertue of Yours with Plymouths desires and Commands, I went Eastward in the last Expedition against the Common Indian Enemy, where Pro∣vidence so ordered that we Attack'd their greatest body of Forces, coming then for the Destruction of Falmouth, which we know March'd ••ff Repul'st with considerable Damage, leaving the ground, and never since seen there, or in any Place Adjacent: the time of the Year being then too late to prosecute any further design, and other Ac∣cidents falling contrary to my expectation, Inpeeding the desired Success. Upon my them Removal from the Province of Maine, the Inhabitants were very Solicitous that this Enemy might be further Prosecuted, wiling to venture their Lives and Fortunes in said Enterprize, wherein they might serve God, their King and Country, and injoy Quiet & Peacrable Habitations; Upon which I promised to signifie the same to Your Selves, and willing to ventue that little which Providence hath betrusted me with on the said account. The Season of the Year being, such if some speedy Action be not performed in Attacking them, they will certainly be upon us in our Out Towns (God knows where) and the Inhabitants there being not akle to Defend themselves, without doubt many Souls may be cut off, as our last Years Experience wofully hath declared; The Inhabitants there trust to your Protection, having undertaken Government and your Propriety; If nothing be performed on the said account (The best way under Cor∣rection) is to Demolish the Garrison, and draw off the Inhabitants, that they may not be left to a Merciless Enemy; and that the Arms and Ammunition may not be there left for the strengthning of the Enemy; who without doubt have need enough, having exhausted their greatest Store in this Winter Season: I have performed my Promise to them, and acquitted my self in Specisring the same to your selves: Not that I desire to be in any Action (altho' willing to serve my King & Country) and may pass under the censure of Scandalous Tongues in the last Expedition, which I hope they with amend on the first opportunity of Service. I have to the Mature Consideration, the loss of

Trade and Fishery, the War brought to the Doors; what a Triumph will it be to the Enemy, derision to our Neighbours, besides dishonour to God and our Nation, and grounds of frowns from our Prince, the frustration of those whose eyes are upon you for help, who might have otherwise applyed themselves to their King. Gentlemen, this I thought bumbly to propose, unto you, that I might discharge my self in my trust from your Selves, and Promise to the Inhabitants of the Province, but especially my Daty to God, His Majesty and my Nation, Praying for Your Honours Prosperity, Subscribe,

Your Servant, Benj. Church.

A true Copy given in at Boston, this 6th of February 1689. At the Council Board. Attest T. S.

Maj Church said moreover that in thus doing he had comply'd with his Promise to those poor People of Casco, and should be quit from the guilt of their bloud: the Governour was pleased to Thank him for his care & pains taken. Then taking his leave of them went home, and left Capt. Scottaway in a very sorrowful condition, who return'd home sometime after with only a Copy of what was left on the Board by the said Church. Maj Church not hearing any thing till May following and then was inform'd, That those poor People of Casco were cut off by the barbarous Enemy: and that altho' they made their terms with Monsieur Casteen, who was Commander of those Enemies, yet he suffered those Merciless Salvages, to Massacre & Destroy the most of them. To conclude this first Expedition, East; I shall just give you a hint how Maj. Church was treated (altho' he was Commander in Chief of all the Forces out of Plymouth and Boston Government) after he came home, for Plymouth Gentlemen paid him but Forty two Pounds; tel∣ling him, He must go to Boston Gentlemen for the rest, who were his im∣ployers as well as they. Of whom he never had one Peny for all Travel and Expences in Raising Volunteers, and Services done; except Forty Shil∣ings or there about, for going from Boston to Rhode-Island on their business, and back to Boston again: Also for sending a Man to Providence for Capt. Edm••nds (who rais'd a Company in those Parts) and went East with them.

The Second Expedition, East.

IN the Year 1690. was the Expedition to Canada, and Maj. Walley often re∣quested Maj Church that if he would not go himself in that Expedition, that he would not hinder others: He answered the said Walley, That he should hinder none but his old Souldiers, that us'd to go along with him, &c. And the said Church going down to Charlestown to take his leave of some of his Relations, and Friends, who were going in that Expedition, promised his Wife and Family not to go into Boston, the Small Pox being very brief there. Coming to Charlestown, several of his Friends in Boston came over to see him; and the next day after the said Church came there, Maj. Walley

came to him, and inform'd him, That the Governour and Council wanted to speak with him: He answered him, That he had promis'd his Wife and Family not to go into Boston; saying, If they had any business, they could Write to him, and that he would send them his answer. Soon after came over two other Gentlemen with a Message, that the Governour & Council wanted to have some discourse with him. The answer return'd was, That he intended to lodge that Night at the Gray-bound, in Roxbury, and that in the Morning would come to Pollards at the South End of Boston; which ac∣cordingly he did: soon after he came thither received a Letter from the Honourable Capt. Sewall, to request him to come to the Council; the an∣swer he return'd by the bearer was, That he thought there was no need of his hazarding himself so much as to come & speak with them; not that he was afraid of his Life, but because he had no mind to be concern'd any fur∣ther, by reason they would not hearken to him about the poor People of Casco. But immediately came Mr. Maxfield to him, saying, That the Coun∣cil bid him tell the said Church, That if he would take his Horse and ride along the middle of the Street there might be no danger, they were then sitting in Council: He bid him go and tell his Masters. Not to trouble them∣selves, whether he came upon his head or feet, he was coming: however thinking the return was something rude, call'd him back to drink a Glass of Wine, and then he would go with him. So coming to the Council, They were very thankful to him for his coming; and told him that the occasion of their sending for him was, That there was a Captive come in who gave them an account. That the Indians were come down and had taken posses∣sion of the Stone Fort at Pejepscot, so that they wanted his advice & thoughts about the matter; whither they would tarry and keep in that Fort or not? and whither it was not expedient to send some Forces to do some spoil up∣on them; and further to know whither he could not be prevail'd with to Raise some Volunteers and go, to do some spoil upon them? He answer'd them, he was unwilling to be concern'd any more; it being very difficult and chargeable to Raise Volunteers, as he found by experience in the last Expedition. But they using many arguments prevail'd so far with him, That if the Government of Plymouth saw cause to send him (he would go) think∣ing the Expedition would be short. Took his leave of them & went home. And in a short time after there came an Express from Governour Hinkley, to request Maj Church to come down to Barnstable to him: he having recei∣ved a Letter from the Government of Boston to raise some Forces to go East; whereupon the said Maj. Church went the next day to Barnstable, as ordered; finding the Governour and some of the Council of War there, discous'd him, concluding that he should take his Indian Souldiers, and two English Captains with what Volunteers as could be raised; and that one Capt should go our of Plymouth and Barnstable County, and the other out of Bristol County, with

what Forces he could raise, concluding to have but few Officers to save Charge: the said Church was at great Charge & Expence in raising of Forces. Governour Hinkley promised that he would take care to provide Vessels to transport the said Army with Ammuniton & Provisions, by the time prefixt by himself for the Government of Boston had oblig'd themselves by their Let∣ter, to provide any thing that was wanting; so at the time prefirt Major Church March'd down all his Souldiers out of Bristol County to Plymouth, as ordered; and being come, found it not as he expected, for there was neither Provisions, Ammunition nor Transports; so he immediately sent an Express to the Governour who was at Barnstable, to give him an account that he with the Men were come to Plymouth, and found nothing ready; in his return to the said Church, gave him an account of his disappointments; and sent John Lathrop of Barnstable in a Vessel with some Ammunition and Provision on board, to him at Plymouth; also sent him word that there was more on board of Samuel Alling of Barnstable, who was to go for a Transport, and that he himself would be at Plymouth the next day: but Alling never came near him, but went to Billings-gate at Cape-cod, as he was inform'd. The Gover∣nour being come, said to Maj. Church that he must take some of the open Sloops, and make Spar-Decks to them, and lay Platforms for the Souldiers to lye upon; which delays were very Expensive to the said Church; his Souldiers being all Volunteers, daily expected to be treated by him, and the Indians-always begging for Money to get drink: but he using his utmost diligence, made what dispatch he could to be gone. Being ready to Imbark, received his Commission and Instructions from Governour Hinkley, which are as followeth, viz.

The Council of War of their Majesty's Colony of New Plymouth in New-England.

To Major Benjamin Church Commander in Chief, &c.

WHereas the Kenebeck and Eastward Indians, with the French their Confe∣derates have openly made War upon their Majesty's Subjects of the Provinces of Maine, New-Hampshire and of the Massachusetts Colony, having committed many Barbarous Murders, Spoils and Rapines upon their Persons and Estates. And whereas there are some Forces of Souldiers English & Indians now raised and detached out of the several Regiments and Places within this Colony of New-Plymouth, to go forth to the Assistance of our Neighbours and Friends of the aforesaid Provinces & Colony of the Massachusetts, Subjects of one and the same Crown. And whereas you Ben∣jamin Church are appointed to be Major and Commander in Chief of all the Forces English & Indians detached within this Colony, together with such other of their Majesty's Subjects as else where shall List themselvas, or shall be orderly put under your Command for the Service of their Majesties as aforesaid. These are in their Ma∣jesties Name to Authorize and Require You to take into your Care & Conduct all the said Forces English & Indians, and diligently to Intend that Service, by Lead∣ing & Exercising of your Inferiour Officers and Souldiers, Commanding them to Obey

you as their Chief Commander. And to pursue, fight, take, kill or destroy the said Enemies their Aiders and Abettors by all the ways and means you can, as you shall have opportunity, & to accept to Mercy or grant Quarter & Favour to such or so many of said Enemies as you shall find needful for promoting the disign aforesaid. And you to ob∣serve and obey all such Orders and Instructions, as from time to time you shall receive from the Commissioners of the Colonies, or the Council of War of the said Colony of New-Plymouth, or from the Governour and Council of the Massachusetts. In Testimony whereof u••ffixed the Publick Seal of this Colony. Dated in Plymouth the Second day of September, Anno Domi. 1690. Annoque Regni Regis et Reginae Willielmi et Mariae &c. Secundo.

Tho. Hinkley President.

Instructions for Major Benjamin Church Commander in Chief of the Ply∣mouth Forces, with other of the Massachusetts put under his Command.

IN pursuance of the Commission given you for their Majesty's Service in the present Expedition against the Common Enemy, Indian & French their Aiders and Abettors, on the request of our Brethren and Friends of the Massachusetts Colony, Subjects of one and the same Crown of England; for our Assistance of them therein. Reposing considence in your Wisdom, Prudence, Proness and Faithfulness in the trust under God committed to you for the Honour of His Name, the Interest of Christ in these Churches, and the good of the whole People; Praying and Expecting that in your dependance on Him, you may be helped and Assisted with all that Grace, Wisdom and Courage necessary for the carrying of you on with Success in this difficult Service; and tho' much is and must be left to your dis∣cretion, with your Council of Officers, as Providence & Opportunity may present from time to time in Places of action. Yet the following Instructi∣ons are commended to you to be observed & attended by you, so far as the State and Circumstances of that affair will admit.

You are with all possible speed to take care that the Plymouth Forces both English & Indians under your Command be fixed & ready on the first oppor∣tunity of Wind & Weather, to go on board such Vessels, as are provided to transport you to Piscataqua; and there take under your care & com∣mand such Companies of the Massachusetts Colony, as shall by them be or∣dered and added to you there, or else where from time to time; all which your are to improve in such way, and from place to place, as with the ad∣vice of your Council, consisting of the Commission Officers of the Massa∣chusetts Colony, and Plymouth under your conduct, shall seem meet, for the finding out, pursuing, taking or destroying of said common Enemy, on all opportunities, according to Commission, and such further Orders & In∣structions as you have or may receive from the Governour & Council of the Massachusetts, the Commissioners for the United Colonies, or the Go∣vernour & Council of Plymouth; so far as you may be capable, Intending what you can the preserving of the near Towns from the Incursions and

destruction of the Enemy: But chiesly to intend the finding out, pursu∣ing, taking and destroying the Enemy abroad, and if possible to attack them in their head quarters and principal Randezvouz if you are in a ra∣tional capacity of so doing; and for the better enabling you thereunto, We have appointed the Vessels that transport you, and the Provisions &c. to attend your motion & order until you shall see cause to dismiss them, or any one of them, which is desired to be done the first opportunity that the Service will admit. You are to see that your Souldiers Armes be always ••••••t, and they provided with Ammunition, and other necessaries, that they may be always ready to repel and attack the Enemy. You are to take special care to avoid danger in the pursuit of the Enemy's by keeping out Scouts, and a forlorn, to prevent the Ambushments of the Enemy on your main body in their Marches. And by all possible means to surprize some of the Enemy, that so you may gain better Intelligence.

You are to take effectual care that the worship of God be kept up in the Army, that Morning and Evening Prayer be attended, and the holy Sabbath duly Sanctified, as the Emergency of your affairs will admit.

You are to take strict care to prevent or punish Drunkenness, Cursing, Swearing and all other Vice; least the anger of God be thereby provo∣ked to fight against you. You are from time to time to give Intelligence and advice to the Governour of the Massachusetts, and to us of your pro∣ceeding and occurances that may attend you. And in case of a failure of any Commission Officers, you are to appoint others in their stead. And when with the advice of your Council aforesaid, you shall after some tryal see your Service not like to be advantageous to the accomplishment of the Publick end aforesaid: That then you return home with the Forces; especially if you shall receive any orders or directions so to do from the Massachusetts, or from us

Given under my band at Plymouth, the 2d day of September, Anno Domi 1690.

Tho. Hinckley GOV. & President.

Now having a fair Wind Maj Church soon got to Piscataqua, who was to apply himself to Maj. Pike a worthy Gentleman, who said, He had advice of his coming from Boston Gentlemen; also he had received directions that what Men the said Church should want must be raised out of Hampshire; out of their several Towns and Garrisons: Maj. Pike ask'd him, How many Men he should want? He said enough to make up his Forces that he brought with him, 300 at least, and not more than 350. And so in about Nine days time he was supply'd with two Companies of Souldiers. He having been at about Twenty Shillings a day charge in expences while there. Now he received Maj. Pike's Instructions: which are as followeth,

Portsmouth in New-Hampshire, Sept. 9. 1690.

To Maj. Benjamin Church Commander in Chief of their Majesty's Forces now disigned upon the present Expedition Eastward, & now Resident at Porrsmouth.

THe Governour and Council of the Massachusetts Colony reposing great trust and confidence in your Loyalty & Valour from experience of your former Acti∣ons, and of Gods presence with you in the same. In pursuant of an Order received from them, Commanding it. These are in their Majesty's Names to Impower and Re∣quire you as Commander in Chlef, to take into your care and conduct these Forces now here present at their Randezvouz at Portsmouth; and they are alike required to they you: and with them to Sail Eastward by the first opportunity to Casco, or Pla∣ces Adjacent, that may be most commodious for Landing with safety and secresy, and to visit the Enemy French & Indians at their head quarters at Ameras-cogen, Pe∣jepscot, or any other Plat, according as you may have hope or intelligence of the Resident of the Enemy; using always your u••most indeavour for the preservation of your own Men, and the killing, destroying and utterly rooting out of the E••••my wheresoever they may be found; as also as much as may possibly be done for the redeeming or reco∣vering of our Captives in any Places.

You being then arrived, & understanding your way, to take your Journey back again tither by Land or Water, as you shall judge most convenient for the accomplishing of the end intended; and to give intelligence always of your motions whensoever you can with safety and convenience.

Lastly, in all to consult your Council the Commanders or Commission Officers of your several Companies, when it may be obtained, the greater part of whom to determine, and so the Lord of Host the God of Armies go along with you, and be your Conduct. Given under my hand the day and year abovesaid.

Per Robert Pike.

Being ready, they took the first opportunity and made the best of their way to Pejepscot Fort, where they found nothing. From thence they March'd to Ameras-cogen, and when they came near the Fort Maj. Church made a halt, ordering the Captains to draw out of their several Companies 60 of their meanest men, to be a guard to the Doctor & Snapsacks; being not a Mile from said Fort; and then Moving towards the Fort, they saw young Doney and his Wife, with two English Captives: the said Doney made his escape to the Fort, his Wife was shot down, and so the two poor Captives releas'd out of their bondage. The said Maj. Church and Capt. Walton made no stop, making the best of their way to the Fort with some of the Army, in hopes of getting to the Fort before young Doney; but the River thro' which they must pass being as deep as their Arm-pits; however Maj. Church as soon as he was got over strip'd to his Shirt and Jacket, leaving his Breeches behind, ran directly to the Fort, having an eye to see if young Doney, who ran on the other side of the River should get there before him: the Wind now blowing very hard in their Faces as they ran was some help to them; for several of our Men fired Guns, which they in the Fort did not hear; so that we had taken all in the Fort had it not been for young Doney, who got to the Fort just before we did, who ran into the South Gate, and out at the

North, all the Men following him except one, who all ran directly down to the great River and Falls. The said Church and his Forces being come pretty near, he ordered the said Walton to run directly with some Forces in∣to the Fort and himself with the rest ran down to the River after the Ene∣my, who ran some of them into the River, and the rest under the great Falls; those who ran into the River were kill'd, for he saw but one man get over, and he only crept up the bank, and there lay in open sight; and those that ran under the Falls they made no discovery of notwithstanding several of his men went in under the said Falls, and was gone some conside∣rable time; could not find them; so leaving a Watch there, return'd up to the Fort, where he found but one Man taken & several Women & Children, amongst which was Capt. Hakins Wife & Worumbes's Wife, the Sachem of that Fort, with their Children; the said Hakins was the Sachem of Pen∣nacook, who destroyed Maj Walden and his Family, some time before, &c. The said two Women, viz. Hakins and Worumbes's Wives, requested the said Church that he would spare them and their Children's lives, promising upon that condition, he should have all the Captives that were taken, and in the Indians hands: He ask'd them, How many? they said about fourscore: So upon that condition he promis'd them their lives, &c. And in the said Fort there was several English Captives, who were in a miserable condition; a∣mongst whom was Capt. Huckings's Wife of Oyster-River. Maj. Church pro∣ceeded to examine the Man taken, who gave him an account that most of their fighting men were gone to Winter-harbour, to provide Provisions for the Bay of Fondy Indians, who were to come and joyn with them to fight the English. The Souldiers being very rude would hardly spare the Indians life, while in examination, intending when he had done that he should be Exe∣cuted: but Capt. Huckings Wife and another Woman down on their knee•• beg'd for him saying, He had been a means to save their Lives and a great many more; and had helped several to opportunities to run away & make their escape; and that never since he came amongst them had fought against the English, but being related to Hakins Wife kept at the Fort with them, he having been there two Years; but his living was to the westward of Boston. So upon their request his life was spared, &c. Next day the said Church, ordered that all their Corn should be destroy'd, being a great quantity, sa∣ving a little for the two old Squaws which he design'd to leave at the Fort to give an account who he was, and from whence he came: the rest being knock'd on the head, except what afore-mentioned, for an example, ordering thern to be all buried. Having enquired where all their best Bever was? They said, it was carried away to make a present to the Bay of Fondy Indians, who were coming to their Assistance. Now being ready to draw off from thence, he call'd the two old Squaws to him, and gave each of them a Kit∣tle and some Biskets, biding them to tell the Indians when they came home,

that he was known by the Name of Capt. Church, and liv'd in the Westerly part of Plymouth Government; and that those Indians that came with him were formerly King Philips Men, and that he had met with them in Philips War, and drew them off from him, to sight for the English against the said Philip and his Associates, who then promised him to sight for the English as long as they had one Enemy left; and said, that they did not question but before Indian Corn was ripe to have Philips head, notwithstanding he had twice as many men as was in their Country; and that they had kill'd and taken one thousand three hundred and odd of Philips Men, Women & Chil∣dren, and Philip himself, with several other Sachems, &c. and that they should tell Hakins & Worumbo, That if they had a mind to see their Wives & Chil∣dren they should come to Wells Garrison, and that there they might hear of them, &c. Maj. Church having done, Mov'd with all his Forces down to M••quoyt, where the transports were (but in the way some of his Souldiers threatned the Indian man Prisoner, very much, so that in a thick Swamp he gave them the slip and got away) and when they all got on board the transport; the Wind being fair made the best of their way for Winter Harbour and the next Morning before day, and as soon as the day appear'd they dis∣covered some Smokes rising towards Skamans Garrison: He immediately sent away a Scout of 60 Men, and follow'd presently with the whole body; the Scout coming near a River discovered the Enemy to be on the other side of the River: But three of the Enemy was come over the River to the same side of the River which the Scout was of; ran hastily down to their Canoo, two of which lay at each end of the Canoo, and the third stood up to pad∣dle over: The Scout fired at them, and he that paddled fell down upon the Canoo and broke it to pieces, so that all three perished; the siring put the Enemy to the run, who left their Canoo's and Provisions to ours; and old Doney, and one Thomas Baker an English Man who was a Prisoner amongst them, were up at the Falls and heard the Guns fire, expected the other In∣dians were come to their Assistance, so came down the River in a Canoo, but when they perceived that there was English as well as Indians, old Doney run the Canoo a shore, and ran over Bakers head and followed the rest, and then Baker came to ours; and gave an account of the Bever hid at Pejeps∣cot plain: and coming to the place where the plunder was, the Major sent a Scout to Pejepscot Fort, to see if they could make any discovery of the Ene∣mies Tracks or could discover any coming up the River; who return'd and said they saw nothing but our old Tracks at said Fort &c. Now having got some Plunder One of the Captains said it was time to go home, and se∣veral others were of the same mind; and the Major being much disturb'd at the Motion of theirs, expecting the Enemy would come in a very short time where they might have a great advantage of them, &c. Notwithstand∣ing all he could say or do, he was oblig'd to call a Council, according to his

Instructions, wherein he was out-voted. The said Commander seeing he was put by of his intentions profer'd if 60 Men would stay with him he would not imbark as yet; but all that he could say or do could not prevail; then they Mov'd to the Vessels and Imbark'd and as they were going in the Vessels on the back side of Mayr-point they discovered 8 or 9 Canoo's, who turn'd short about, and went up the River; being the same Indians that the Major expected, and would have waited for; and the aforesaid Captain be∣ing much disturb'd at what the Major had said to him, drew off from the Fleet, and in the Night run aground; in the Morning Anthony Brakit ha∣ving been advis'd and directed by the Indian that made his escape from our Forces, came down near where the aforesaid Vessel lay a-ground, and got aboard; who has proved a good Pilot and Captain for his Country. The next day it being very calm and misty, so that they were all day getting down from Maquait to Perpodack; and the Masters of the Vessels thinking it not safe putting out in the Night, so late in the Year, Anchor'd there at Perpodack; the Vessels being much crouded, the Major ordered three Com∣panies should go on shore, and no more, himself with Capt. Converse went with them to order their lodging, and finding just Housing convenient for them, viz. Two Barns and one House; so seeing them all settled and their Watches out, the Major and Capt. Converse return'd to go aboard, and co∣ming near where the Boat was, it was pretty dark, they discovered some Men, but did not know what or who they were; the Major ordered th••••e that were with him all to clap down and cock their Guns, and he call'd and ask'd them, Who they were? and they said, Indians: he ask'd them, Whose Men they were? they said Capt. Southworth's: he ask'd them where they in∣tended to lodge? They said in those little Hutts that the Enemy had made when they took that Garrison. The Major told them they must not make any fires, for if they did the Enemy would be upon them before day. They laugh'd, and said. Our Major was afraid. Having given them their directions, he with Capt. Converse went on board the Mary Sloop; designing to Write home, and send away in the Morning the two Sloops which had the Small Pox on board, &c. But before day our Indians began to make fires and to Sing and Dance; so the Major call'd to Capt. Southworth to go a-shore & look after his Men, for the Enemy would be upon them by'nd by. He order'd the Boat to be hall'd up to carry him a-shore, and call'd Capt. Converse to go with him, and just as the day began to appear, as the Major was getting into the Boat to go a-shore, the Enemy fired upon our Men the Indians, notwithstanding that one Philip an Indian of ours, who was out upon the Watch, heard a man cough, and the sticks crack; who gave the rest an account, that he saw Indians; which they would not believe; but said to him, You are afraid: his answer was, that they might see them come creep∣ping: They laugh'd and said, they were Hogs: Ay, (said he) and they

will bite you by'nd by. So presently they did fire upon our Men; but the Morning being misty their Guns did not go off quick, so that our Men had all time to fall down before their Guns went off, and saved themselves from that Volley, except one man, who was kill'd. This sudden firing upon our Indian Souldiers surprized them that they left their Arms, but soon recover'd them again, and got down the bank which was but low: The Major with all the Forces on board landed as fast as they could; the Enemy firing smartly at them; however all got safe a-shore. The Enemy had a great advantage of our Forces, who were between the Sun rising & the Enemy, so that if a man put up his head or hand they could see it, and would fire at it: However some with the Major got up the bank behind stumps and rocks, to have the advantage of firing at the Enemy; but when the Sun was risen the Major slip'd down the bank again where all the Forces were order'd to observe his Motion, viz. That he would give three shouts and then all of them should run with him up the bank: so when he had given the third shout, ran up the bank, and Capt. Converse with him, but when the said Con∣verse perceived that the Forces did not follow as commanded, call'd to the Major and told him the Forces did not follow; who notwithstanding the Enemy fired smartly at, yet got safe down the bank again, and Rallying the Forces up the bank, soon put the Enemy to flight; and following them so close, that they took 13 Canoo's, and one Lusty Man, who had Joseph Ramsdle's Scalp by his side, who was taken by two of our Indians, and having his deserts was himself Scalp'd. This being a short and smart fight, some of our Men were kill'd, and several wounded. Some time after an English Man who was Prisoner amongst them, gave an account that our Forces had kill'd and wounded several of the Enemy, for they kill'd several Prisoners accor∣ding to their Custom &c. After this action was over our Force: imbark'd for Piscataqua, and the Major went to Wells, and remov'd the Captain there, and put in Capt. Andras, who had been with him and knew the Discourse left with the two old Squaws at Ameras-cogen, for Hakins & Worumbo to come there in 14 days, if they had a mind to hear of their Wives & Children: Who did then or soon after come with a Flag of Truce to said Wells Garri∣son, and had leave to come in, and more appearing came in, to the number of Eight, (without any terms) being all Chief Sachems; and was very glad to hear of the Women and Children, viz. Hakins and Worumbo's Wives and Children; who all said three several times that they would never fight a∣gainst the English any more, for the French made fools of them, &c. They saying as they did, the said Andras let them go. Maj Church being come to Piscataqua, and two of his transports having the Small Pox on board; and several of his Men having got great Colds by their hard Service, pretended they were going to have the Small Pox, thinking by that means to be sent home speedily; the Major being willing to try them, went to the Gentlemen

there and desired them to provide an House, for some of his Men expected they should have the Small Pox; who read••ly did, and told him, That the People belonging to it was just recover'd of the Small Pox, and had been all at Meeting, &c. The Major returning to his Officers order'd them to draw out all their men that were going to have the Small Pox for he had provi∣ded an Hospital for them: So they drew out 17 Men, that had as they said, all the symptoms of the Small Pox; he ordered them all to follow him, and coming to the House, he ask'd them, How they liked it? they said very well. Then he told them that the People in said House have all had the Small Pox, and was recovered; and that if they went in they must not come out till they all had it: Whereupon they all presently began to grow bet∣ter, and to make excuses except one Man who desired to stay out till Night before he went in, &c. The Major going to the Gentlemen, told them, That one thing more would work a perfect cure upon his Men, which was to let them go home: Which did work a cure upon all, except one, and he had not the Small Pox. So he ordered the Plunder should be divided forth∣with, and sent away all the Plymouth Forces. But the Gentlemen there de∣sired him to stay and they would be assisting to him in raising new Forces to the number of what was sent away; and that they would send to Boston for Provisions: which they did, and sent Capt Plaisted to the Governour and Council at Boston, &c. And in the mean time the Major with those Gen∣tlemen went into all those Parts and raised a sufficient number of Men, both Officers & Souldiers; who all met at the bank on the same day that Capt. Plaisted return'd from Boston; whose return from Boston Gentlemen was, That the Canada Expedition had dreen'd them so that they could do no more: So that Maj. Church notwithstanding he had been at considerable Expences in raising said Forces to Serve his King and Country was oblig'd to give them a Treat and dismiss them: Taking his leave of them came home to Boston in the Mary Sloop Mr. Alden Master, and Capt. Converse with him, of a Saturday; and waiting upon the Governour, and some of the Gentlemen in Boston, they look'd very strange upon them, which not only troubled them but put them into some consternation what the matter should be, that after so much toyl & hard Service could not have so much as one pleasant word, nor no Money in their Pockets; for Maj Church had but Eight Pence left, and Capt. Converse none, as he said afterwards. Maj. Church seeing two Gentle∣men which he knew had Money, ask'd them to lend him Forty Shillings, tel∣ling them his necessity: Yet they resused. So being bare of Money was oblig'd to lodge at Mr. Aldens three Nights; and the next Tuesday Morn∣ing Capt. Converse came to him (not knowing each others circumstances as yet) and said he would walk with him out of Town; so coming near Pil∣lards at the South End, they had some Discourse; that it was very hard that they should part with dry lips: Maj Church told Capt. Converse that he had

but Eight Peace left, and could not borrow any Money to carry him home. And the said Converse said, that he had not a Peny left; so they were ob∣lig'd to part without going in to Pollards, &c. The said Capt. Converse re∣turned back into Town, and the said Church went over to Roxbury; and at the Tavern he met with Stephen Braton of Rhode-Island, a Drover; who was glad to see him the said Church, and he as glad to see his Neighbour: where∣upon Maj. Church call'd for an Eight-Peny Tankard of drink and let the said ••raton know his cireumstances, ask'd him whether he would lend him Forty Shillings? He answered, Yes: Forty Pounds, if he wanted it. So he thank'd him, and said, he world have but Forty Shillings; which he freely lent him: and prosently after Major Church was told that his Brother Caleb Church of Watertown was coming with a spare I ••orse for him, having heard the Night before that his Brother was come in; by which means the said Maj Church got home. And for all his travel & expences in raising Souldiers, and Ser∣vice done, never had but 14 l of Plymouth Gentlemen, &c not a Peny of Boston: notwithstanding he had wore out all his Clothes, and run himself in debt, so that he was oblig'd to Sell half a-share of Land in Tiverton for about 60 l. which is now worth 300 l. more and above than what he had.

Having not been at home long before he found out the reason why Boston Gentlemen look'd so disaffected on him; as you may see by the sequel of two Letters Maj. Church sent to the Gentlemen in the Eastward parts: which are as followeth.

Bristol, Novemb. 27. 1690.

Worthy Gentlemen,

ACcording to my promise when with you last, I waited upon the Go∣vernent at Boston upon the Saturday, Capt. Converse being with me. The Governour informed us that the Council was to meet on the Monday following in the afternoon, at which time we both there waited upon them, and gave them an account of the State of your Country, and great ne∣cessities. They informed us, that their General Court was to Convene on the Wednesday following; at which time they would debate & consi∣der of the matter; my self being bound home, Capt. Converse was ordered to wait upon them, and bring you their resolves. I then took notice of the Council that they look'd upon me with an ill aspect, not judging me worthy to receive thanks for the Service I had done in your parts; nor as much as ask me whether I wanted Money to bare my Expence, or a Horse to carry me home. But I was forc'd for want of Money (being far from friends) to go to Roxbury on foot; but meeting there with a Rhode-Island Gentleman, acquainted him of my wants, who tendered me en Pounds, whereby I was accommodated for my Journey home: And being come home, I went to the Minister of our Town, and gave him an account of the transactions of the great affairs I had been imploy'd in, and of the great

favour God was pleased to shew me, and my Company, and the benefit I hoped would accrue to your selves; and desired him to Return Publick Thanks: but at the same interim of time a Paper was presented unto him from a Court of Plymouth, which was holded before I came home, to Command a day of Humiliation thro' the whole Government, because of the frowns of God upon those Forces sent under my Command, and the ill success we had, for want of good conduct. All which was caused by those false Reports which were posted home by those ill affected Officers that were under my Conduct; especially one which your selves very well know, who had the advantage of being at home a Week before me, being sick of Action, and wanting the advantage to be at the Bank, which he every day was mindful of more than fighting the Enemy in their own Country. After I came home, being inform'd of a General Court at Ply∣mouth, and not forgetting my faithful Promise to you, and the duty I lay under, I went thither, where waiting upon them, I gave them an account of my Eastward transactions, and made them sensible of the falseness of those reports that were posted to them by ill hands, and found some small favourable acceptance with them, so far that I was credited. I presented your Thanks to them for their seasonable sending those Forces to relieve you, with that expence and charge they had been at; which Thanks they gratefully received; and said a few Lines from your selves would have been well accepted. I then gave them an account of your great necessities by being imprisoned in your Garrisons, and the great mischief that would attend the Publick concerns of this Country by the loss of their Majesty's Interest, and so much good Estate of yours & your Neighbours; as doubt∣less would be on the deserting of your Town. I then moved for a free Contribution for your relief, which they with great forwardness promo∣ted; and then ordered a day of Thanksgiving thro' the Government up∣on the 26th. day of this Instant. Upon which day a Collection was or∣dered for your relief (and the Places near Adjacent) in every respective Town in this Government; and for the good management of it that it might be safely convey'd unto your hands, they appointed a Man in each County for the reception & conveyance thereof. The persons nominated and accepted thereof, are: For the County of Plymouth, Capt. Nathanael Thomas of Marshfield: For the County of Barnstable, Capt. Joseph Lathrop of Barnstable: And for the County of Bristol, my self. Which when gather∣ed you will have a particular account from each person, with orders of advice how it may be disposed of for your best advantage, with a Copy of the Courts order. The Gentlemen the effects are to be sent to are your selves that I now Write to, viz. John Wh••elwright Esq Capt. John Littlefield, and Lieut. Joseph Story I defer'd writing expecting every day to hear from you concerning the Indians coming to treat about their Prisoners that we

had taken. The discourse I made with them at Ameras-cogen, I know would have that Effect as to bring them to a treaty, which I should have thought my self happy to have been improved in, knowing that it would have made much for your good. But no intelligence coming to me from any Gentlemen in your parts, and hearing nothing but by accident, and that in the latter end of the week by some of ours coming from Boston, in∣formed me that the Indians were come in to your Town to seek for Peace; and that there was to be a treaty speedily; but the time they know not. I took my Horse, and upon the Monday set out for Boston, expecting the treaty had been at your Town, as rationally it should, but on Tuesday Night coming to Boston, there met with Capt. Elisha Andros, who informed me that the Place of treaty was ••acaty-b••ck, and that Capt Alden was gone from Boston four days before I came there, and had carryed all the Indian Prisoners with him, and that all the Forces were drawn away out of your parts, except 12 men in your Town, and 12 in P••scataqua, which news did so amuse me, to see that wisdom was so taken from the wise, and such im∣prudence in their actions, as to be deluded by Indians; and to have a treaty so far from any English Town, and to draw off the Forces upon what pre∣tence soever, to me looks very ill. My fear is that they will deliver those we have taken, which if kept would have been greatly for your Security, it keeping them in awe, and preventing them from doing any hostile acti∣on or mischief, I knowing that the English being a broad are very earnest to go home, and the Indians are very tedious in their discourses, and by that will have an advantage to have their Captives at a very low rate to your great damage. Gentlemen, as to Rhode-Island, I have not concern'd my self as to any relief for you, having nothing in writing to show to them, yet upon discourse with some Gentlemen there, they have signified a great forwardness to promote such a thing. I lying under great reflections from some of yours in the Eastward parts, that I was a very Covotous Person, and came there to enrich my self, and that I kill'd their Cattel and Bar∣rel'd them up and sent them to Boston, and Sold them for Plunder, and made Money to put into my own Pocket; and the owners of them being poor People beg'd for the Hides and Tallow, with tears in their eyes; and that I was so cruel as to deny them; which makes me judge my self uncapa∣ble to Serve you in that matter: yet I do assure you that the People are ve∣ry charitable at the Island, and forward in such good actions, and therefore advise you to desire some good substantial Person to take the management of it, and write to the Government there, which I know will not be labour loft. As for what I am accused of, you all can witness to the contrary, and I should take it very kindly from you to do me that just right, as to vindicate my Reputation; for the wise man says, A good Name is as precious Oyntment. When I hear of the effect of the Treaty, and have an account

of this Contribution, I intend again to Write to you, being very desirous, &c should think my self very happy, to be favoured with a few lines from your selves, or any Gentlemen in the Eastward parts. Thus leaving you to the protection & guidance of the Great God of Heaven and Earth, who is able to protect and supply you in your great difficulties, and to give you deli∣verance in His own due time.

I Remain, Gentlemen, Your most assured Friend to Serve you to my utmost power, Benjamin Church.

Postscript.

Esq Wheelwright, Sir, I intreat you, after your perusal of these lines, to communicate the same to Capt. John Littlefield, Lieut. Joseph Story; and to any other Gentlemen, as in your judgment you see fit: With the tenders of my respects to you, &c. and to Maj. Vaughan, and his good Lady & Family. To Capt. Fryer & good Mrs. Fryer, with hearty thanks for their kindness whilst in those parts, and good Entertainment from them. My kind Re∣spects to Maj. Frost, Capt. Walton, Lieut. Honeywel, and my very good friend little Lieut. Plaisted: with due respects to all Gentlemen my friends in the Eastward parts, as if particularly named.

Farewell. B.C.

Bristol, Novemb. 27. 1690.

To Major Pi••e. Honoured Sir,

THese come to wait upon you, to bring the tenders of my hearty Service to your Self & Lady, with due acknowledgment of thankfulness for all the kindness and favour I received from you in the Eastward parts, when with you. Since I came from those parts, I am informed by Capt. Andros, that your Self, and most of all the Forces are drawn off from the Eastward parts; I admire at it, considering that they bad so low Esteem of what was done, that they can apprehend the Eastward parts so safe before the Enemy was brought into better Subjection. I was in hopes when I came from thence, that those that were so defroms to have my room, would have been very brisk in my absence to have got themselves some Honour, which they very much gap∣ped after, or else they would not have spread so many false reports to defame me•• Which had I known before, I left the Bank, I would have had satisfaction of them. Your Honour was pleased to give me some small account before I left the Bank, of some things that were ill resented to you, concerning that Eastward Expedition, which be∣ing rowled home like a Snow-ball thro' both Colonies, was got to such a higness that it over-shadow'd me from the Influence of all comfort, or good acceptance amongst my friends in my Journey homeward. But thro' Gods goodness am come home finding all well, and my self in good Health, hoping that those Reports will do me that favour, to quit me from all other Publick Action: That so I may the more peaceably & qui∣etly wait upon God, and be a comfort unto my ou'n Family in this dark time of trouble, being as on that is bid, till His Indignation is over past: I shall take it as a great favour to bear of your Honours wellfore.

Subscribing my self as I am, Sir, Your most assured Friend and Servant. Benjamin Church

Major Church did receive after this, Answers to his Letters, but hath loft them, except it be a Letter from several of the Gentlemen in those parts in June following: which is as followeth.

Portsmouth June 29 1691.

Major Benj. Church. Sir,

YOur former readiness to expose your self in the Service of the Country against the Common Enemy; and particularly the late Obligations you have laid upon us in these Eastern parts, leaves us under a deep & grateful sense of your favour therein: And forasmuch as you were pleased when last here, to signifie your ready inclination to further Service of this kind, if occasion should call for it: We therefore presume con∣fidently to p••omise our selves complyance accordingly; and have sent this Messenger on purpose to you, to let you know that notwithstanding the late overture of Peace the Enemy have approved themselves as perfidious as ever, and are almost daily killing and destroying upon all cur Frontiers; The Governour & Council of the Massachu∣setts have been pleased to Order the Raising of 150 Men to be forthwith dispatch'd into these parts; and as we understand have Writ to your Governour & Council of Plymouth for further Assistance, which we pray you to promote, boping if you can ob∣tain about 200 Men English & Indians, to visit them at some of their Head-quarters up Kenebeck River, or else-where, which (for want of necessaries) was omitted last Year, it may be of great advantage to us: We offer nothing of advice as to what Methods are most proper to be taken in this affair, your acquaintance with our Cir∣cumstances as well as the Enemies, will direct you therein, We leave the Conduct there∣of to your own discretion: But that the want of Provision, &c. may be no Remora to your Motion, you may please to know Mr. Geafford One of our principal Inhabi∣tants now residing in Boston, hath promised to take care to supply to the value of two or three hundred Pounds, if occasion require: We pray a few lines by the bearer to give us a prospect of what we may expect for our further Encouragement, and remain,

Sir,

Your Obliged Friends and Servants,

• Will. Vaughan
• Francis Hooke
• Richard Martyn
• Charles Frost
• Nathanael Fryer
• John Wincol
• William Fernald
• Robert Elliott.

A True Copy of the Original Letter; which Letter was presented to me by Capt. Hatch, who came Express.

Maj. Church sent them his Answer: the Contents whereof was, That he had gone often enough for nothing; and especially to be ill treated with scandals and false Reports, when last out, which he could not forget. And signisyed to them, That doubtless some amongst them thought they could do without him, &c. And to make short of it, did go out, and meeting with the Enemy at Maquait, were most shamefully beaten: as I have been in∣form'd.

The Third Expedition, East.

THis was in the Year 1692. In the time of Sir William Phip••'s Govern∣ment: Major Walley being at Boston, was requested by his Excellency to treat with Maj. Church about going East with him. Maj. Walley coming home, did as desired; and to incourage the said Maj Church, told him, That now was the time to have recompence for his former great Expences; say∣ing also, That the Country could not give him less than Two or three hun∣dred Pounds. So upon his Excellency's request Maj Church went down to Boston, and waited upon him; who said he was glad to see him, &c. And after some discourse told the said Church, That he was going East himself, and that he should be his Second, and in his absence Command all the For∣ces: And being requested by his Excellency to raise what Volunteers of his old Souldiers in the County of Bristol, both English & Indians. Receiving his Commission: which is as followeth.

SIR William Phips Knight, Captain General and Governour in Chi••f in and over their Majesty's Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England.

To Benjamin Church Gent. Greeting

REposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Courage and good Conduct. I do by these presents Constitute & Appoint You to be Major of the se••eral Companies of Militia, detached for their Ma∣jesty's Service against their French and Indian Enemies. You are therefore Authorized and Required in their Majesty's Names, to discharge the duty of a Major, by Leading Ordering and Exercising the said several Compa∣nies in Arms, both Inferiour Officers & Souldiers, keeping them in good Order & Discipline, Commanding them to Obey you as their Major: And diligently to intend the said Service, for the prosecuting, pursuing, killing and destroying of the said Common Enemy. And your self to ob∣serve and follow such Orders & Directions as you shall from time to time Receive from my Self, according to the Rules & Discipline of War, pur∣suant to the Trust reposed in you for their Majesty's Service. Given un∣der my Hand and Seal at Boston, the Twenty-fifth day of July 1692. In the Fourth Year of the Reign of our Soveraign Lord & Lady William and Mary, by the Grace of GOD King & Queen of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c.

WILLIAM PHIPS.

By his Excellency's Command, Isaac Addington, Secr.

Returning home to the County aforesaid, he soon raised a sufficient Number of Volunteers both English & Indians, and Officers suitable to Com∣mand them March'd them down to Boston. But there was one thing I would

just mention; which was, That Maj. Church being short of Money was forc'd to borrow Six Pounds in Money of Lieut. Woodman in Little Compton, to distri∣bute by a Shilling, and a Bit at a time to the Indian Souldiers; who without such Allurements would not have March'd to Boston. This Money Major Church put into the hands of Mr. William Fobes, who was going out their Com∣missary in that Service, who was order'd to keep a just accompt of what each Indian had that so it might be subducted out of their wages at their re∣turn home. Coming to Boston, his Excellency having got things in a rea∣diness, they Embark'd on board their transports, his Excellency going in Person with them, being bound to Pemequid: But in their way stop'd at Casco, and buried the bones of the dead People there, and took off the great Guns that were there; then went to Pemequid: Coming there his Excellency asked Maj. Church to go a-shore & give his judgment about Erecting a Fort there? He answer'd, That his Genius did not incline that way, for he never had any value for them, being only Nests for Destructions: His Excellency said, He had a special Order from their Majesties King William and Queen Mary to Erect a Fort there, &c. Then they went a-shore and spent some time in the projection thereof. Then his Excellency told Maj. Church that he might take all the Forces with him, except one Company to stay with him and work about the Fort; the Major answered that if his Excellency pleas'd he might keep t•••• Companies with him, and he would go with the reft to Penobscot, and Places Adjacent. Which his Excellency did, and gave Maj. Church his Orders: which are as followeth.

By his Excellency Sir William Phips Knight, Captain General and Governour in Chief in and over their Majesties Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, &c.

Instructions for Major Benjamin Church.

WHereas you are Major and so Chief Officer of a body of Men de∣tached out of the Militia appointed for an Expedition against the French & Indian Enemy; you are duely to observe the following Instructions.

Impri. You are to take care that the Worship of God be duely & con∣stantly maintained and kept up amongst you, and to suffer no Swearing, Cursing, or other prophanation of the Holy Name of God; and as much as in you lyes to deter and hinder all other Vice amongst your Souldiers

2ly. You are to proceed with the Souldiers under your Command to ••••∣••obscot, and with what privacy & undiscoverable Methods you can, there to Land your men, and take the best measures to surprize the Enemy.

3ly. You are by killing, destroying, and all other means possible to en∣deavour the destruction of the Enemy in pursuance whereof, being satis∣fyed of your Courage & Conduct, I leave the same to your discretion.

4ly. You are to indeavour the taking what Captives you can either Men Women or Children, and the same safely to keep and convey them unto, me.

5ly. Since it is not possible to judge how affairs may be circumstanced with you there, I shall therefore not limit your return, but leave it to your Prudence, only that you make no longer stay than you can improve for advantage against the Enemy, or may reasonably hope for the same.

6ly. You are also to take care and be very industruous by all possible means to find out and destroy all the Enemies Corn, and other Provisions in all Places where you can come at the same.

7ly. You are at your return from Penobscot and those Eastern Parts, to make all dispat••••, hence for Kenebeck River, and the Places Adjacent, and there prosecute all advantages against the Enemy as aforesaid.

8ly. If any Souldier Officer or other shall be disobedient to you as their Commander in Chief, or other their Superiour Officer, or make or cause any Mutiny, commit other offence or disorders, you shall call a Council of War amongst your Officers, and having tryed him or them so offending, inflict such punishment as the merit of the offence requires, Death only excepted, which if any shall deserve, you are to secure the person, and signify the Crime unto me by the first opportunity.

Given under my hand this 11th day of August, 1692.

WILLIAM PHIPS.

Then the Major and his Forces embark'd and made the best of their way to Penobscot; and coming to an Island in those Parts in the evening, landed his Forces at one end of the said Island: Then the Major took part of his Forces and mov'd toward Day to the other end of the said Island, where they found two French Men, and their Families in their houses; and that one or both of them had Indian Women to their Wives, and had Children by them. The Major presently examining the French men, Where the Indians were? They told him, That there was a great company of them upon an Island just by: and showing him the Island, presently discover'd several of them. Maj. Church and his Forces still keeping undiscover'd to them, ask'd the French men where their passing Place was? Which they readily shew'd him; so presently placed an Ambascade to take any that should come over. Then sent orders for all the rest of the Forces to come; sending them an account what he had seen & met withal; strickly charging them to keep themselves undiscovered by the Enemy. The Ambascade did not lye long before an Indian Man and a Woman came over in a Canoo to the Place for landing, where the Ambascade was laid: who haul'd up their Canoo, and came right into the hands of our Ambascade, who so suddenly surprized them that they could not give any notice to the others from whence they came; the Major ordering that none of his should offer to meddle with the Canoo, lest they should be discovered, hoping to take the most of them if his Forces came as order'd, he expecting them to come as directed. But the first news he had of them was, That they were all coming, tho' not privately

as ordered; but in the Vessels fair in sight of the Enemy, which soon put them all to flight: and our Forces not having Boats suitable to pursue them, they got all away in their Canoo's, &c. (which caused Maj Church to say, He would never go out again without sufficient number of Whale-boats) which for want of, was the ruine of that action. Then Maj. Church ac∣cording to his Instructions rang'd all those parts to find all their Corn, and carried aboard their Vessels what he thought convenient, and destroy'd the rest. Also finding considerable quantities of Plunder, viz Bever & Moose skins, &c. Having done what Service they could in those parts, he retur∣ned back to his Excellency at Pemequid; where being come, staid not long: they being short of Bread, his Excellency intended home for Boston, for more Provisions; but before, going with Maj. Church & his Forces to Kenebeck Ri∣ver, and coming there, gave him his further Orders; which are as followeth.

By his Excellency the Governour.

To Major Benjamin Church.

YOu having already received formet Instructions, are now further to proceed with the Souldiers under your Command for Kenebeck Ri∣ver, and the Places Adjacent, and use your utmost indeavours to kill, de∣stroy and take Captive the French & Indian Enemy wheresoever you shall find any of them; and at your return to Pemequid (which you are to do as soon as you can conveniently; after your best indeavour done against the Enemy, and having destroyed their Corn and other Provisions) you are to stay with all your Souldiers and Officers, and set them to work on the Fort, and make what dispatch you can in that business, staying there until my further order.

WILLIAM PHIPS.

Then his Excellency taking leave went for Boston; and soon after Maj. Church and his Forces had a smart fight with the Enemy in Kenebeck-River, Pursued them so hard that they left their Canoo's & ran up into the woods, still pursued them up to their Fort at Taconock, which the Enemy perceiving set fire to their Houses in the Fort, and ran away by the light of them, and when Maj. Church came to the said Fort found about half their Houses stand∣ing and the rest burnt; also found great quantities of Corn, put up into Indian Cribs, which he and his Forces destroyed, as ordered. Having done what Service he could in those parts return'd to Pemequid, and coming there imploy'd his Forces according to his Instructions: being out of Bread, his Excellency not coming, Maj. Church was oblig'd to borrow Bread of the Captain of the Man of War that was then there for all the Forces under his Command, his Excellency not coming as expected. But at length his Ex∣cellency came and brought very little Bread more than would pay what was borrowed of the Man of War: So that in a short time after Maj. Church with his Forces return'd home to Boston, and had their Wages for their good Service done. Only one thing by the way I will but just mention, that is, about the Six Pounds Maj. Church borrowed as afore-mention'd, and put in∣to

the hands of Mr. Fobes, who distributed the said Money, all but 30 s. to the Indian Souldiers as directed, which was deducted our of their Wages, and the Country had Credit for the same; and the said Fobes kept the 30 s to himself, which was deducted out of his Wages. Whereupon Maj Walley and the said Fobes had some words. In short, Maj. Church was forc'd to pay the Six Pounds he borrowed out of his own Pocket, besides which the said Church was oblig'd to expend about Six Pounds of his own Money in Marching down the Forces both English and Indians to Boston, having no drink allow'd them upon the Road, &c. So that in stead of Maj Church's having the al∣lowances afore-mentioned by Maj. Walley, he was out of Pocket about Twelve Pounds more and above what he had; all which had not been, had not his Excellency been gone out of the Country.

The Fourth Expedition, East.

IN 1696. Maj Church being at Boston, and belonging to the House of Re∣presentatives, several Gentlemen requesting him to go East again, and the General Court having made Acts of Incouragement, &c. He told them, if they would provide Whale Boats, & other necessaries convenient, he would: Being also requested by the said General Court, he proceeded to raise Vo∣lunteers, and made it his whole business Riding both East and West in our Province and Connecticut, at great charge and expences; and in about a Months time raised a sufficient number out of those Parts, and March'd them down to Boston; where he had the promise that every thing should be ready in three Weeks or a Months time, but was oblig'd to stay considerable longer. Being now at Boston he received his Commission and Instructions; which are as followeth.

William Stoughton Esq Lieutenant Governour and Commander in Chief in and over His Majesties Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England.

To Major Benjamin Church, Greeting.

WHereas there are several Companies raised, consisting of English-Men & In∣dians for His Majesties Service, to go forth upon the Encouragement given by the Great and General Court or Assembly of this His Majesties Province, convened at Boston the 27th Day of May 1696. to prosecute the French and Indian Enemy, &c. And you having offered your self to take the command and conduct of the said several Companies. By vertue therefore of the Power and Authority in and by His Majesties Ro, al Commission to me Granted, reposing sp••cial trust and confidence in your Loyalty, Prudence, courage and good conduct. I do by these Presents Constitute and Appoint you to be Major of the said several Companies, both English-Men and Indi∣ans, raised for His Majesties Service upon the Encouragement aforesaid. You are therefore carefully and diligently to perform the duty of your place, by Leading, Ordering, and Ex••cising the said several Companies in Arms, both Inferiour Officers and Soul∣diers,

keeping them in good Order and Discipline, commanding them to obey you as their Major. And your self diligently to intend His Majesties Service for the prose∣cuting, pursuing, taking, killing or destroying the said Enemy by Sea or Land; And to observe all such Orders and Instructions as you shall from time to time receive from my Self or Commander in chief for the time being, according to the Rules and Dis∣cipline of War, pursuant to the trust reposed in you. Given under my Hand & Seal at Arms at Boston, the Third Day of August, 1696. In the Eighth Year of the Reign of Our Soveraign Lord William the Third by the Grace of God of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c.

Wm. STOUGHTON.

By Command of the Li••ut. Governour, &c. Isaac Addington, Secr. Province of the Massachusetts-Bay.

By the Rt. Honourable the Lieutenant Governour and Commander in Chief.

Instructions for Maj. Benjamin Church, Commander of the Forces raised for His Majesties Service against the French and Indian Enemy and Rebels.

PUrsuant to the Commission given you, you are to Embark the Forces new fur∣nished and equipped for His Majesties Service on the present Expedition to the Eastern parts of this Province, and with them and such others as shall offer themselves to go forth on the said Service to Sail unto Piscataqua, to joyn those lately dispatched thither for the same Expedition, to await your coming. And with all care and dili∣gence to improve the Vessels, Boats and Men under your command in search for, pro∣secution and pursuit of the said Enemy, at such places where you may be informed of their abode or resort, or where you may probably expect to find or meet with them, and take all advantages against them which Providence shall favour you with.

You are not to list or accept any Souldiers that are already in His Majesties pay and posted at any Town or Garrison within this Province, without special Order from my self.

You are to require and give strict Orders that the duties of Religion be attended on board the several Vessels, and in the several companies under your command, by daily Prayers unto God and reading His Holy Word, and Observance of the Lords Day to the utmost you can.

You are to see that your Souldiers have their due allowance of Provisions and other necessaries, & that the Sick or Wounded be accommodated in the best manner your cir∣cumstances will admit. And that good order and command be kept up & maintained in the several companies, and all disorders, drunkenness, prophane cursing, swearing, disobedience to Officers, mutinies, omissions or neglect of duty, be duly punished according to the Laws Martial. And you are to require the Captain or chief Officer of each company with the Clerk of the same, to keep an exact Journal of all their proceedings from time to time.

In case any of the Indian Enemy and Rebels offer to submit themselves, you are to receive them only at discretion. But if you think fit to improve any of them or any others which you may happen to take Prisoners, you may encourage them to be faithful by the promise of their lives, which shall be granted upon approbation of their fidelity.

You are carefully to look after the Indians which you have out of the Prison, so that they may not have opportunity to escape, but otherwise in prove them to what advan∣tage you can, and return them back again to this place.

You are to advise as you can have occasion with Capt. John Gorham who accom∣panies you in this Expedition, and is to take your command in case of your Death. A copy of these Instructions you are to leave with him, and to give me an account from time to time of your proceedings.

Wm. STOUGHTON.

Boston, August 12th. 1696.

In the time Maj. Church lay at Boston, the News came of Pemequid Fort being taken, it came by a Shallop that brought son•• Prisoners to Boston, who gave account also that there was a French Ship at Mount-Desart, who had taken a Ship of ours; so the discourse was that they would send the Man of War, with other Forces to take the said French Ship and retake ours. But in the mean time Maj. Church and his Forces being ready, imbark'd, and on the 15th day of August set Sail for Piscataqua, where more Men were to joyn them (but before they lest Boston, Maj Church discours'd with the Captain of the Man of War, who promised him, if he went to Mount-Desart in pur∣suit of the said French Ship, that he would call for him and his Forces at Piscataqua, expecting that the French & Indians might not be far from the said French Ship, so that he might have an opportunity to fight them while he was ingag'd with the French Ship:) Soon after the Forces arrived at Pis∣cataqua the Major sent his Indian Souldiers to Col. Gidney at York, to be as∣sisting for the defence of those Places; who gave them a good Commend for their ready & willing Services done, in Scouting, and the like Lying at Piscataqua with the reft of our Forces near a Week, waiting for more For∣ces who was to joyn them to make up their complement; in all which time heard never a word of the Man of War. On the 22d of August they all imbark'd from Piscataqua, and when they came against York, the Major went a-shore, sending Capt. Gorham with some Forces in the two Briganteens and a Sloop to Winter Harbour, ordering him to send out Scouts to see if they could make any discovery of the Enemy, and to wait there till he came to them: Maj Church coming to York, Col. Gidney told him his opinion was, That the Enemy was drawn off from those parts, for that the Scouts could not discover any of them, nor their Tracks. So having done his business there, went with what Forces he had there to Winter Harbour, where he had the same account from Capt. Gorham, That they had not discovered any of the Enemy, nor any new Tracks: So concluding they were gone from those Parts towards Penobscot; the Major ordered all the Vessels to come to Sail and make the beft of their way to Monbegin, which being not far from Penobscot, where the main body of our Enemies living was; being in great hopes to come up with the Army of French & Indians, before they had scattered and were gone past Penobscot or Mount-Desart, which is the chief place of their

departure from each other after such actions; and having a fair wind made the beft of our way, and early next Morning they got into Monbegin, and there lay all day fitting their Boats, and other neccssaries to imbark in the Night at Mussel neck with their Boats; lying there all Day to keep undisco∣vered from the Enemy; at Night the Major ordered the Vessels all to come to Sail and carry the Forces over the Bay near Penobscot; but having little Wind, he ordered all the Souldiers to imbark on board the Boats with eight days Provision and sent the Vessels back to Monbegin, that they might not be discovered by the Enemy; giving them orders when and where they should come to him. The Forces being all ready in their Boats, rowing very hard, got a-shore at a Point near Penobscot just as the day broke, and hid their Boats, and keeping a good look out by Sea, and sent Scouts out by Land; but could not discover neither Canoo's nor Indians; what Tracks and fire places they saw were judg'd to be 7 or 8 days before they came: As soon as Night came that they might go undiscovered got into their Boats and went by Mussel-neck, and so amongst Penobscot Islands, looking very sharp as they went for fires on the shore, and for Canoo's, but found neither; getting up to Mathebestucks hills, day coming on, landed, and hid their Boats; locking out for the Enemy, as the day before, but to little purpose. Night coming on to their Oars again, working very hard, turn'd the Night into Day; made several of their new Souldiers grumble: but telling them they hoped to come up quickly with the Enemy put new life into them; and by day-light they got into the Mouth of the River, where landing, found many Randezvous and fire Places where the Indians had been; but at the same space of time, as before mentioned. And no Canoo's passed up the River that day. Their Pilot Joseph York inform'd the Major that 50 or 60 Miles up that River at the great Falls, the Enemy had a great Randezvous, and planted a great quantity of Corn, when he was a Prisoner with them, four Years a goe, and that he was very well acquainted there; this gave great incouragement to have had some considerable advantage of the Ene∣my at that Place; so using their utmost endeavours to get up there undis∣covered: and coming there found no Enemy nor Corn Planted, they ha∣ving deserted the Place. And ranging about the Falls on both sides of the River, leaving Men on the East side of the said River, and the Boats just below the Falls, with a good guard to secure them, and to take the Enemy if they came down the River in their Canoo's: The west side being the Place where the Enemy lived and beft to travel on, they resolved to range as pri∣vately as they could, a Mile or two above the Falls, discovered a birch Ca∣noo coming down with two Indians in it, the Major sent word immediately back to those at the Falls to lye very close, and let them pass down the Falls, and to take them alive, that he might have Intelligence where the Enemy was (which would have been a great advantage to them:) But a foolish

Souldier seeing them passing by him, shot at them, contrary to orders given, which prevented them going into the Ambascado that was laid for them; whereupon several more of our Men being near, shot at them; so that one of them could not stand when he got a-shore, but crept away into the brush, the other step'd out of the Canoo with his Paddle in his hand, and ran about ••rod, and then threw down his Paddle and turn'd back & took up his Gun, and so escaped: One of our Indians swom over the River and setch'd the Canoo, wherein was a considerable quantity of bloud on the Se••ts, that the Indians sat on; the Canoo having several holes shot in her: They stopt the holes, and then Capt. Brackit with an Indian Souldier went over the River, who Track'd them by the bloud about half a Mile, found his Gun, took it up, and seeing the bloud no further, concluded that he stopt his bloud, and so got away. In the mean time another Canoo with three Men were co∣ming down the River were fired at by some of our Forces, ran a-shore and left two of their Guns in the Canoo, which were taken, and also a Letter from a Priest to Casteen, that gave him an account of the French and Indians re∣turning over the Lake to Mount-Royal, and of their little Service done upon the Maquas Indians westward, only demolishing one Fort and cutting down some Corn, &c. He desiring to hear of the proceedings of Deborabuel, and the French Man of War; and informed him that there were several Ca∣noo's coming with work men from Quabeck, to Saint John's, where since we concluded it was to build a Fort at the Rivers Mouth, where the great Guns were taken, &c. It being just Night, the Officers were call'd together to advise, & their Pilot York inform'd them of a Fort up that River, & that it was built on a little Island in that River; and that there was no getting to it but in Canoo's, or on the Ice in the Winter time: This with the certain know∣ledge that we were discovered by the Enemy that escaped out of the upper Canoo, concluded it not proper at that time to proceed any further up, and that there was no getting any further with our Boats; and the Enemy be∣ing Alarm'd would certainly fly from them (and to do as they did four Years ago at their Fort at Taconock, having fought them in Kanebeck River, and pursued them about go Miles to Taconock; for they then set their Fort on fire, and ••un away by the Light of it, ours not being able to come up with them at that Place.) Maj Church then incouraging his Souldiers, told them, he hop'd they should meet with part of the Enemy, in Penobscot bay, or at Mount-Desart, where the French Ships were. So notwithstanding they had been rowing several Nights before, with much toyl, besides were short of Provisions, they chearfully embark'd on board their Boats, and went down the River, both with and against the Tide: and next Morning came to their Vessels, where the Major had ordered them to meet him, who could give him no intelligence of any Enemy. Where being come they refresh'd themselves; Meeting then with another disappointment for their Pilot York

not being acquainted any further, they began to lament the loss of one Robert Cawley, who they chiefly depended on for all the Service to be done now Eastward: he having been taken away from them the Night before they sat Sail from Boston (and was on board Mr. Thorps Sloop) and put on board the Man of War, unknown to Maj Church; notwithflanding he had been at the charge and trouble of procuring him. Then the Major was oblig'd to one Bord, procured by Mr. William Alden, who being acquainted in those parts, to leave his Vessel and go with him in the Boats, which he readily complyed with, and so went to Na••ket point; where being inform'd was a likely place to meet with the Enemy; coming there found several Housing and small Fields of Corn, the fires having been out several days, and no new Tracks. But upon Penobscot Island they found several Indian Houses, Corn &Turnips, tho' the Enemy still being all gone, as before mentioned. Then they di∣vided and sent their Boats some one way and some another, thinking that if any straggling Indians, or Casteen himself should be there about, they might find them, but it prov'd all in vain. Himself and several Boats went to Mount Desart, to see if the French Ships were gone and whither any of the Enemy might be there, but to no purpose: The Ships being gone and the Enemy also. They being now got several Leagues to the Westward of their Vessels; and seeing that the way was clear for their Vessels to pass: And all their extream rowing and travelling by Land and Water, Night and Day to be all in vain. The Enemy having left those parts, as they judg'd about eight or ten days before. And then returning to their Vessels, the Commander calling all his Officers together, to consult and resolve what to do, concluding that the Enemy by some means or other had received some Intelligence of their being come out against them; and that they were in no necessity to come down to the Sea side as yet, Moose and Bever now being fat. They then agreed to go so far East, and imploy themselves that the Enemy belonging to those parts might think they were gone home: ha∣ving some discourse about going over to Saint John's; but the Masters of the Vessels said, he had as good carry them to old France, &c. which put off that design, they concluding that the French Ships were there. Then the Major mov'd for going over the Bay towards Lahane, and toward the Gut of Cancer, where was another considerable Fort of Indians, who often came to the as∣sistance of our Enemy, the barbarous Indians; saying that by the time they should return again, the Enemy belonging to these parts would be come down again, expecting that we are gone home. But in short could not prevail with the Masters of the open Sloops to venture a cross the Bay; who said it was very dangerous so late in the Year, and as much as their Lives were worth, &c. Then they concluded and resolved to go to Se∣nactaca, wherein there was a ready compliance (but the want of their Pilot Robert Cawley was a great damage to them, who knew all those parts:) how∣ever

Mr. John Alden Master of the Briganteen Endeavour Pilotted them up the Bay to Senactaca; and coming to Gr••••ston- point, being not far from Se∣nactaca; then came too with all the Vessels; and early next Morning came to Sail, and about Sun-rise got into Town; but it being so late before we landed, that the Enemy most of them made their escape, (and as it hap∣pen'd landed where the French & Indians had some time before killed Lieut. John Paine, and several of Capt. Smithsons Men, that was with said Paine) They seeing our Forces coming took the opportunity, fired several Guns, and so run all into the Woods, carryed all or most part of their goods with them. One Jarman Bridgway came running to wards our Forces with a Gun in one hand, and his Cartridg-box in the other, calling to our Forces to stop that he might speak with them; but Maj. Church thinking it was that they might have some advantage, ordered them to run on; when the said Bridg∣way saw they would not stop, turn'd and run, but the Major call'd unto him, and bid him stop, or he should be shot down; some of our Forces being near to the said Bridgway, said it was the General that call'd to him: he hearing that, stop'd and turn'd about, laying down his Gun, stood, till the Major came up to him, his desire was that the Commander would make haste with him to his house, lest the Salvages should kill his Father and Mother, who were upward of fourscore Years of Age, and could not go. The Ma∣jor ask'd the said Bridgway whither there was any Indians amongst them? and where they liv'd? he shak'd his head, and said, he durst not tell, for if he did they would take an opportunity and kill him and his: so all that could be got out of him was, that they were run into the Woods with the rest. Then orders were given to pursue the Enemy, and to kill what Indi∣ans they could find, and take the French alive, and give them quarter, if they ask'd it. Our Forces soon took three French Men, who upon examination said, That the Indians were all run into the woods. The French firing se∣veral Guns at our Forces, and ours at them; but they being better acquain∣ted with the woods than ours, got away. The Major took the above said Jarman Bridgway for a Pilot, and with some of his Forces went over a Ri∣ver, to several of their houses, but the People were gone and carryed their goods with them: In ranging the woods found several Indian-houses their fires being just out but no Indians. Spending that day in ranging to & fro, found considerable of their goods, and but few People; at Night the Major writ a Letter, and sent out two French Prisoners, wherein was signifyed, That if they would come in, they should have good quarters. The next day several come in which did belong to that part of the Town where our Forces first landed, who had encouragements given them by our Commander, That if they would assist him in taking those Indians which belong'd to those parts, they should have their goods return'd to them again and their Estates should not be damnify'd; which they refused. Then the Major and his

Forces pursued their design and went further ranging their Country, found several more houses, but the People fled, and carried what they had away; but in a Crick found a prize Bark that was brought in there by a French Privateer: in ranging the words took some Prisoners, who upon examina∣tion gave our Commander an account that there was some Indian: upon a Neck of Land towards M••nes; so a party of Men was sent into those woods, and in their ranging about the said Neck found some Plunder, and a consi∣derable quantity of Hu••••l••buries, both green and dry, which were gathered by the Indians, and had like to have taken two Indians, who by the help of a birch Canoo got over the River and made their escape. Also they f••und two Barrels of Powder, and near half a bushel of Bullets; the French de∣nving it to be theirs, said they were the Salvage; but sure it might be a supply for our Enemies: Also they tock from Jarman Bridgway several Bar∣rels of Powder, with Bullets, Shot, Spears and Knives, and other supplies to relieve our Enemies; he owning that he had been a Trading with those Indians along Cape Sable Shore, with Peter Assnow, &c. in a Sloop our Forces took from him; and that there he met with the French Ships and went a∣long with them to St. John's, and helped them to unload the said Ships and carryed up the River Provisions, Ammunition, and other goods to Vilboons Fort. The Major having ranged all Places as was thought proper return'd back to the place where they first Landed, and finding several Prisoners come in, who were much troubled to see their Cattel, Sheep, Hogs & Dogs lying dead about their houses, chop'd and hack'd with Hatches, (which was done without order from the Major) however he told them, It was nothing to what our poor English in our Frontier Towns were forc'd to look upon, for Men, Women and Children were chop'd and hack'd so, and left half dead, with all their Scalps taken of, and that they and their Indians served ours so; and our Salvages would be glad to serve them so too, if he would permit them; which caused them to be mighty submissive, and beg'd the Major that he would not let the Salvages serve them so. Our Indians being some what sensible of the discourse, desired to have some of them to Rost, and so make a dance; and dancing in a hideous manner to terrify them, said, That they could eat any fort of flesh, and that some of theirs would make their hearts strong: stepping up to some of the Prisoners, said, They must have their Scalps, which much terrifyed the poor Prisoners, who beg'd for their lives. The Major told them he did not design the Salvages should hurt them; but it was to let them see a little what the poor English felt, saying, it was not their Scalps he wanted, but the Salvages, for that he should get nothing by them; and told them, That their Fathers the Fryers and Governours incouraged their Salvages, and gave them Money to Scalp our English, notwithstanding they were with them; which several of our English there present did testify to their Faces, that their Fathers and Mothers were

served so in their sight. But the Major bid them tell their Fathers the Fryers and the Governours, That if they still persisted and let their wretched Sal∣vages kill & destroy the poor English at that rate, he would come with some hundreds of Salvages, and let them loose among them, who would Kill, Scalp and carry away every French person in all those parts for they were the root from whence all the branches came that hurt us; for the Indians could not do us any harm, if they did not relieve and supply them. The French being sensible of the Majors kindness to them, kiss'd his hand, & was very thankful to him for his favour to them in saving their lives; owned that their Priests was at the taking of Pemaquid Fort, and were now gone to Layben•• with some of the Indians, to meet the French Ships, but for what they would not tell. The Commander with his Forces having done all the Ser∣vice they could in those parts, concluded to go to St. John's River to do further Service for their King and Country, Embark'd all on board their Transports, and having a fair wind soon got to Mon••genest, which lyes a little distance from the Mouth of St. John's River. Next Morning early the Ma∣jor with his Forces landed to see what discovery they could make, Travel'd a cross the woods, to the old Fort or Falls at the Mouth of St. John's River, keeping themselves undiscovered from the Enemy; finding that there were several Men at work, and having inform'd themselves as much as they could, (the Enemy being on the other side of the River, could not come at them) Returned back, but Night coming on and dark wet Weather, with bad Tra∣velling, was oblig'd to stop in the woods till towards day next Morning, and then went on board; soon after the Major ordered all the Vessels to come, to Sail, and go into the Mouth of the River; being done, it was not long before the Major and his Ferces landed on the East side of the River, the French ••ring briskly at them, but did them no harm; and running siercely upon the Enemy, they soon fled into the Woods. The Major ordered a brisk party to run a cross a Neck to cut them off from their Canoo's, which the day before they had made a discovery of; so the Commander with the rest ran directly towards the New Fore they were a building, not knowing but they had sotre Ordnance mounted. The Enemy running directly to their Canoo's was m••t by our Forces, who fired at them and kill'd one and wounded Corpotal Canton, who was taken, the rest threw down what they had and ••an into the woods; the said Prisoner Canton being brought to the Major, told Li••n, if he would let his Surgeon dress his wound and cure him, he would he Serviceable to him as long as he liv'd: so being dress'd, he was Examin'd: who gave the Major an account of the Twelve great Guns which were hid in the beach below high water Mark (the Carriges, Shot and Wheelbarrows some Flower & Fork, all hid in the Woods:) And the next Mo••••ing the Officers being all ondered to meet together, to consult a∣bout going up the River to Vilb••ens Fort, and none amongst them being ac∣quainted

but the Aldens, who said the Water in the River was very low, so that they could not get up to the Fort, and the Prisoner Canton told the Com∣mander, That what the Aldens said was true. So not being willing to make a Canada Expedition, concluded it was not practicable to proceed. Then ordered some of the Forces to get the great Guns on board the open Sloops, and the rest to rang the woods for the Enemy, who took one Prisoner, and brought in; who in their ranging found there a Shallop haul'd into a Crick, and a day or two after there came in a Young Souldier to our Forces, who upon examination gave an account of two more which he left in the woods at some distance; so immediately the Major with some of his Forces went in pursuit of them, taking the said Prisoner with them, who convey'd them to the place where he lest them, but they were gone. Then ask'd the Pri∣sane, Whither there were any Indians in those parts? Said, No, it was as hard for Vilb••on their Governour to get an Indian down to the water side, as it was for him to carry one of those great Guns upon his back to his Fort: for they having had Intelligence by a Prisoner out of Boston Goal, that gave them an account of Maj. Church and his Forces coming out against them. Now having with a great deal of pains and trouble got all the Guns, Shot and other Stotes aboard, intended on our design which we came out first for, but the Wind not serving, the Commander sent out his Scouts into the woods to seek for the Enemy, and four of our Indians come upon three French Men undiscovered, who concluded that if the French should discover them would fire at them and might kill one or more of them, which to prevent fired at the French kill'd one and took the other two Prisoners; and it happen'd that he who was kill'd was Shanel••re, the Chief Man there &c. The same Day they mended their Whale-boats, and the Shallop which they took, fitting her to Row with Eight Oars, that she might be helpful to their Prosecuting their intended design against the Enemy in their returning homewards. Then the Commander ordering all the Officers to come together, Inform'd them of his intentions and ordered that no Vessels should depart from the Fleet, but to attend the Motions of their Commadore, as formerly, except they were parted by Storms or thick Fogs, and if so it should happen that any did part, when they come to Passamequady, should stop there a while, for there they intended to stop, and do business with the help of their Boats a∣gainst the Enemy, and if they mist that to stop at Machias; which was the next place he intended to stop at, having an account by the Prisoners taken, That Mr. Lateril was there a trading with the Indians in that River: Incouraging them, said, He did not doubt but to have a good booty there; and if they should pass those two places, be sure not to go past Naskege-point, but to stop there, till he came and not to depart thence in a Fortnight with∣out his orders, having great Service to do in and about Penobsecot, &c. Then the Major discoursed with Capt, Brackit, Capt. Hun••well and Capt. Larking,

(with their Lieutenants) Commanders of the Forces belonging to the East∣ward parts, who were to discourse their Souldiers about their proceeding, when they came to Penobscot; and the Major himself was to discourse his Indian-Souldiers, and their Captains; who with all the rest readily comply'd. The projection being such, That when they came to Penobsent the Commander Besign'd to take what Provisions could be spared out of all the Sloops, and put on board the two Briganteens, and to send all the Sloops home with some of the Officers and Men that wanted to be at home: and then with those Forces afore-mentioned (to wit) the Eastward Men, and all the In∣dians; and to take what Provisions and Ammunition was needful, and to March with himself up into the Penobscot Country, in search for the Enemy, and if possible to take that Fort in Penobscot River. Capt. Brackit informing the Major, That when the water was low they could waid over (which was at that time) the lowest that had been known in a long time. And being there to rang thro' that Country down to Peenequid, where he intended the two Briganteens should meet them; and from thence taking more Provisi∣ons (viz.) Bread, Salt & Ammunition suitable (to send those two Vessels home also) to travel thro' the Country to Nerigiwock, and from thence to Ameras cogen-••ort, and so down where the Enemy us'd to Plant, not doubt∣ing but that in all this Travel to meet with many of the Enemy before they should get to Piseataqua. All which intentions were very acceptable to the Forces that were to undertake it, who rejoycing, said, They had rather go home by Land than by Water, provided their Commander went with them: (who cotry their fidelity) said, He was grown Ancient, and might fail them; They all said they would not leave him, and when he could ••ot Tra∣vel any further, they would carry him. Having done what Service they could at and about the Mouth of St. John's River, Resolved on their inten∣ded design; and the next Morning having but little Wind, came all to Sail, the Wind coming, against them they put into Mushquash Cove, and the next day the Wind still being against them, the Major with part of his Forces Landed, and imployed themselves in ranging the Country for the Enemy, but to no purpose: and in the Night the wind came pretty fair, and at 12 a Clock they came to Sail, and had not been out long before they spy'd three Sail of Vessels; Expecting them to be French, fitted to defend them∣selves, so coming near, hail••d them: who found them to be a Man of War, the Province Galley, and old Mr. Alden in a Sloop, with more Forces, Col. Hathrone Commander. Maj. Church went aboard the Commadore, where Col. Harbrone was who gave him an account of his Commission & Orders, and read them to him. Then his Honour told Maj. Church, that there was a particular Order on board Capt. Soutback for him: which is as followeth.

Boston; September. 9th. 1696.

Sir,

HIs Majesties Ship Orford having lately surprized a French Shallop with twenty three of the Soldiers belonging to the Fort upon John's River in Nova-Scotia, together with Villeau their Captain, Previdence seems to encourage the forming of an Expedition to attack that Fort, and so disrest and remove the Enemy for that Post, which is the chief Scource from whence the most of our disasters do issue, and also to fovour with an opp••rtunity for gaining out of their bands the Ordnance, Artillery and other Warlike Stores and Provisions lately supplied to them from France, for erecting a new Fort near the Rivers mouth, whereby they will be greatly strengthened, and the reducing of them rendred more difficult. I have therefore ordered a Detachment of two new Compa••ies consisting of about an Hundred Men to joyn the Forces now with you for that Expedition, and have Commissimated Lieut. Colonel John Hathorne, one of the Members of His Majesties Council, who is acquainted with that River, and in whose courage and conduct I repose special Trust, to take the chief command of the wh••le during that Service, being well assured that your good affections and zeal for His Majesties Service will induce your ready compliance and assistance therein, which I hope will take up no long time, and be of great benefit and advantage to these His Majesties Territories if it please God to succed the same. Besides its very probable to be the farest opportunity that can be offered unto your self and Men, of doing Execution upon the Indian Enemy and Rebels, who may reasonably be expected to be drawn to the defence of that Fort. I have also ordered His Majesties Ship Arundel, and the Province-Gally to attend this Service.

Colonel Hathorne will communicate unto you the contents of his Commission and In∣structions received from my self for this Expedition, which I expect and order that your self, Officers and Souldiers now under you yield obedience unto. He is to advise with your self and others in all weighty attempts. Praying for a Blessing from Heaven upon the said Enterprize, and that all engaged in the same may be under the special Protection of the Almighty.

I am your Loving Friend, Win STOUGHTON.

The Major having read his last Orders, and considering 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Commission, found that he was oblig'd to attend, All Orders, &c. was much concern'd that he and his were prevented in their intended projection, if carryed back to St. John's. Then discoursing with Col. Hathorne, gave him an account of what they had done at St. John's, viz. That as to the demolishing the New Fort they had done it, and got all their great Guns and Stores aboard their Vessels; and that if it had not been that the waters were so low would have taken the Fort up the River also before he came away. Told him also that one of the Prisoners which he had taken at St. John's, upon examination concerning the Indians in those parts, told him, it was as hard for Vilboon their Governour to get one of their Indians down to the water side, as to carry one of those great Guns upon his back: and that they had an account of him and his Forces coming to those parts by a Prisoner out of Boston Goal. Also

told his Honour, That if they went back it would wholly disappoint them of their doing any further Service, which was that they came for to Penobs∣cot, and Places Adjacent; but all was to no purpose, his Honour telling the Major that he must attend his Orders then received. And to incourage the Officers and Souldiers, told them, They should be wholly at the Majors Ordering & Command in the whole action: (and to be short did go back) and the event may be seen in Col. Hathron's Journal of the said action. Only I must observe one thing by the way, which was, That when they drew off to come down the River again, Col. Hathorne came off and left the Major behind to see that all the Forces were drawn off; and coming down the River in or near the Rear, in the Night heard a person hollow, not knowing at first but that it might be a snare to draw them into; but upon considera∣tion sent to see who or what he was, found him to be a Negro man belong∣ing to Marblehead, that had been taken, and kept a Prisoner amongst them for some time. The Major ask'd him. Whither he could give any account of the Indians in those parts? He said, Yes, they were or had been all drawn off from the Sea Coast up into the Woods near a hundred Miles having had an account by a Prisoner out of Boston Goal; that Maj. Church and his For∣ces were coming out against them in four Brigantee••s, & four Sloops, with 24 Peraougers, meaning Whale-boats, which put them into a fright, that notwithstanding they were so far up in the Woods were afraid to make fires by Day left he and his Forces should ••iscover the Smokes and in the Night left they should see the light. One thing more I would just give a hint of, that is, How the French in the Eastward parts were much surpriz'd at the motion of the Whale boats; said, There was no abiding for them in that Country: and I have been inform'd since, that soon after this Expedition, they drew off from St. John's Fort & River But to return, Then going all down the River, Embark'd and went homeward; only by the way Candid Reader, I would let you know of two things that proved very prejudicial to Major Church and his Forces: The first was, That the Government should miss 〈◊〉〈◊〉 so much as to send any Prisoner away from Boston before the Expedition was over. Secondly, That they should send Col. Hathrone to take them from the Service & business they went to do: Who with submission, doubt∣less thought they did for the best, tho' it prov'd to the contrary. So shall wind up with just a hint of what happen'd at their ••••••ng home to Boston. After all their hard Service both Night & Day, the Government took away all the great Guns, and Warlike Stores, and gave them not a Peny for them, (except it was some Powder, and that they gave what they pleas'd for it) and beside the Assembly past a Vote that they should have but half pay. But his Honour the Lieut. Governour being much disturb'd at their so do∣ing went in to the Town-House where the Representatives were sitting, and told them except they did Re-assume that Vote, which was to cut Maj. Church

and his Forces off half their pay, they should sit there till the next Spring. Whereupon it was Re-assumed: So that they had just their bare Wages. But as yet never had any Allowance for the great G••ns and Stores; nei∣ther has Maj Church had any Allowance for all his Travel and great Ex∣pences in Raising the said Forces Volunteer.

The Fifth and Last Expedition, East.

IN the Year 1703, 4. Major Church had an account of the miserable De∣vestatiors made on Deerfield, a Town in the Westward parts of this Pro∣vince, and the horrible Barbaritic, & Cruelties exercised on those poor In∣necent People, (by the French & Indians) especially of their Cruelties to∣wards that worthy Gentlewoman Mrs. Williams, and several others, whom they March'd in that ex••ream Season; forcing them to carry great loads, and when any of them 〈◊〉〈◊〉 their hard usage could not bare with it were knock'd on the head, and so kill'd in cool Bloud. All which with some o∣ther horrible Instances done by those Barbarous Salvages, which Maj. Church himself was an eye witness to in his former Travels in the Ea••••ward parts, did much astonish him. To ••••e a Woman that those Barbarous Salvages had taken and kill'd, C••••sed in a most bruitish manner (as can be express'd) with a Young Child ••••i••d tast with strings to her breast; which insant had no apparent wound, which doubtless was left alive to suck its dead Mothers Breast, and so miserably to perish & dye. Also to see other poor Children hanging upon Fences dead of eithers Sex, in their own poor Rags, not worth their strip••••ng them of, in scorn and derision. Another Instance was, of a straggling Souldier, who was found at Casco, expos'd in a shameful and bar∣barous manner; his body being staked up, his head cut off, and a hogs head set in the room, his body ••ip'd up, and his heart and inwards taken out, and private Members cut off and hung with belts of their own, the inwards at one side of his body, and his private at the other, in scorn & derision of the English Souldiers, &c. These and such like Barbarities caused Major Church to express himself to this purpose, That if he were Commander in Chief of these Provinces, he would soon put an end to those barbarities done by the Barbarous Enemy, by making it his whole business to sight and de∣stroy those Salvages, as they did our poor Neighbours; which doubtless might have been done if rightly managed, and that in a short time &c. So that these with the late Inhumanities done upon the Inhabitants of Deerfield, made such an Impression on his heart as cannot well be expressed; so that this Bloud boyl'd within him, making such Impulses on his Mind, that he forgot all former treatments, which were enough to hinder any Man espe∣cially the said Maj. Church from doing any further Service. Notwithstanding

all which, having a mind to take some Satisfaction on the Enemy, his heart being full. Took his Horse & went from his own Habitation near Seventy Miles, to wait upon his Excellency, and offered his Service to the Queen, his Excellency & the Country; which his Excellency readily accepted of, and desired Maj. Church to draw a Scheme for the insuing action of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 so taking leave, went home, and drew it: which is as followeth.

Tiverton, February 5. 1703, 4

May it please your Excellency,

ACcording to your request when I was lass with your Self; and in obedience there-unto, I present you with these following lines, that concern the preparation for next Springs Expedition, to Attack the Enemy. According to my former Direction, for it is good to have a full stroke at them first, before they have opportunity to Run for it; for the first of our action will be our opportunity to destroy them, and to prevent their running away, in way-laying every passage; and make them know we are in good earnest, and so we being in a diligent use of means, we may hope for a blessing from the Almighty, and that He will be pleased to put a dread in their hearts, that they may fall before us and perish: For my advice 〈◊〉〈◊〉,

• 1st. That Ten or Twelve hundred good able Souldiers well equip'd be in a readiness fit for action by the first of April at the furthest, for then will be time to be upon action.
• 2ly. That five & forty or fifty good Whale-boats be had ready, well fitted, with five good O••rs, and 12 or 15 good Paddles to every Boat: And upon the Wail of each Boat five pieces of strong Leather be fastened on each side to slip five small Ash bars thro', that so when ever they land the Men may step over-board, & slip in said bars a-cross, and take up said Boat, that she may not be hurt against the Rocks. And that two sui∣table Brass-Kittles be provided to belong to each Boat, ••o dress the Mens Victuals i••, to make their Lives comfortable.
• 3ly. That 4 or 500 pair of good Indian Shoes be made ready, fit for the Service, for the English & Indians, that must improve the Whale-boats, and Birch Caneo's, for they will be very proper, and safe for that Service; and let there be a good Store of Cow Hides, well Tann'd, for a supply of such Shoes; and Hemp to make Thread, and Wax, to mend & make more of such Shoes, when wanted, and a good store of Awls.
• 4ly. That there be a 100 large Hatches or light Axes made pretty broad, & steel∣ed with the best Steal that can be got, and made by workmen, that may cut very well, and bold, that the Hemlock knots may not brake nor turn them; to widden the land∣ing places up the Falls, for it may happen that we may get up with some of our Whale-boats to their Falls or Head-quarters.
• 5ly. That there be a suitable quantity of small Bags, or Wollets provided, that every Man that wants may have one, to put up his Bullets in, of such a size as will sit his Gun, (and not served as at Casco.) That every Mans Bag be so Marked that he may not change it: for if so, it will make a great confusion in action; that every Man store of Ball be weighed to him, that so be may be account able, & may not squan∣der it away; and also his store of Powder, that so be may try his Powder & Gun be∣fore

• ... action. And that every particular Company may have a Barrel of Powder to themselves, and so marked that it by no means may be changed; that men may know before hand, and may not be cheated out of their Lives, by having bad Powder; Or not knowing how to use it: and this will prove a great advantage to the action.
• 6ly. That C••l John Gorham if he may be prevailed with may be concerned in the management of the Whale-boats, he having been formerly concerned in the Eastern Parts, and experienced in that affair. And Whale-men them will be very serviceable in this Expedition, which having a promise made to them, that they shall be released in good season to go home a Whaling in the Fall; your Excellency will have men enough.
• 7ly. That there may be raised for this Service 300 Indians at least, & more if they may be had; for I know certainly of my own knowledge, that they exceed most of our English in hunting & sculking in the woods, being always us'd to it; and it must be practised if ever we intend to destroy those Indian Enemies.
• 8ly. That the Souldiers already out Eastward in the Service; By men of known judgment may take a survey of them and their Arms; and see if their Arms be good, and that they know how to use them, in shootting right at a Mark; and that they be men of good Reason & Sence, to know how to manage themselves in so difficult a pi••ce of Service, as this Indian hunting i••; for bad men are but a clogg and hindrance to as Army, being a trouble and vex••tion to good Commanders, and so many Mouths to devour the Countries Provision, and a hindrance to all good action.
• 9ly. That special care be had in taking up the whale-boats, that they be good and sit for that Service; that so the Country be not cheated, as formerly, in having rotten∣••oats; and as much care that the Owners may have good satisfaction for them.
• 10ly. That the Tenders or Transports, Vessels to be improved in this action be good Deck'd Vessels, not too big, because of going up several Rivers; having 4 or 6 small Guns a-piece for defence, and the fewer Men will defend them. And there is enough such Vessels to be had.
• 11ly. To conclude all, If your Excellency will be pleased to make your Self Great and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 a happy People, as to the destroying of our Enemies, and easing of our Taxes, &c. be pleased to draw forth all those Forces now in Pay in all the Eastward Parts, both at Saco & Casco-Bay; for those two Trading-Houses never did any good, nor never will, and are not worthy the name of Queens Forts; and the first wilding of them, had no other Effect, but to lay us under Tribute to that wreached Pagan Crew; and I hope will never be wanted, for that they were first built for: But sure it is, they are very serviceable to them, for they get many a good advantage of us to destroy our Men, and laugh at us for our folly, that we should be at so much post & trouble to do a thing that does us so much harm, and no manner of good: but to the contrary, when they see all our Forces drawn forth, and in the pursuit of them, They will think that we begin to be rouzed up and to be awake, and will not be satis∣••ed with what they have pleas'd to leave us, but are resolved to Retake from them, that they formerly took from us, and drive them out of their Country also. The which being done, then to build a Fort at suitable time and in a convenient place; and it

• will be very honourable to your Excellency & of great Service to Her Majesty & to the enlargement of her Majesty's Government: (The Place ment being at Port Royal.)
• 12ly. That the objection made against drawing off the Forces in the Eastward Parts will be no damage to the Inhabitants; for former Experience teacheth us, that so soon as drawn into their Country they will presently forsake ours to take care of their own: And that there be no failure in making preparation of these things afore-men∣tioned, for many times the want of small things, prevent the compleating of great Actions; and that every thing be in a readiness before the Forces be raised, to prevent Charges; and the Enemy having Intelligence: And that the General Court be moved to make suitable Acts, for the incouragirg both English & Indians; that so men of business may freely offer Estates and Concerns to Serve the Publick.

This hoping what I have taken the pains to Write in the sincerity of my heart and good affection, will be well accepted;

I make bold to subscribe, as I am

your Excellency's most Devoted and Humble Servant, Benjamin Church.

Then returning to his Excellency presented the said Scheme, which his Excellency approv'd of; and return'd it again to Maj. Church and desired him to see that every thing was provided, telling him that he should have an Order from the Commissary General to proceed. Then returned home and made it his whole business to provide Oars and Paddles and a Vessel to carry them round; and then return'd again to his Excellency, who gave him a Commission: which is as followeth.

JOSEPH DUDLEY Esq Captain General and Governour in Chief in and over H••r M••j••sty's Provinces of the Massachusetts-Bay & New-Hampshire in New-England in America, and Vice Admiral of the same.

To Benjamin Church Esq•• Greeting.

By Virtue of the Power & Authority in & by her M••jesty's Royal Com∣m••ssion to me granted, I do by these presents Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Courage and good Conduct, Constinute and Appoint you to be Colonel of all the Forces raised and to be raised for Her Majesty's Service against the French & Indian Enemy and R••bels, that shall be improved in the Service to the Eastward of Casco-Bay; And to be Captain of the first Company of the said Forces. You are therefore carefully and diligently to perform the Duty of a Colonel and Captain by Leading, Ordering & Exercising the said Regiment & Company in Arms, both Inferiour Officers & Souldiers; and to keep them in good Order and Discipline. Hereby commanding them to Obey you as their Colonel and Captain; And with them to do and Execute all acts of hostility against the said Enemy & Rebels. And you are to observe & follow such Orders and Directions as you shall receive from my Self or other your superiour Officer according to the Rules & Discipline of War pursuant to the Trust rep••sed in you. Given under my Hand & Seal at Arms at Boston the 18th day of March. In the Third Year of Her Majesty's Reign. Anno Dom. 1703.4.

J. DUDLEY.

By his Exellency's Command, Isaac Addington Secr.

Col. Church no sooner received his Commission, but proceeded to the rai∣sing of Men Volunteers, by going into every Town within the three Coun∣ties which was formerly Plymouth Government; advising with the Chief Officer of each Company, to call his Company together, that so he might have the better opportunity to discourse & incourage them to Serve their Queen and Country; treating them with Drink convenient; told them he did not doubt but with God's blessing to bring them all home again; all which, with many other arguments animated their hearts to do Service, so that Col. Church enlisted out of some Companies near 20 Men, & others 15. He having raised a sufficient number of English Souldiers, proceeded to the enlisting of Indians in all those parts where they dwelt, which was a great fategue & expence; being a People that need much treating, especially with Drink &c. Having enlisted the most of his Souldiers in those parts, who daily lay upon him; was not less than 5 l. per day expences, some days, in Victuals & Drink; who doubtless thought (especially the English) that the Country would have re-imburst it again, otherways they would hardly accepted it of him. Col. Church's Souldiers both English and Indians in those parts being raised, March'd them all down to Nantasket, according to his Ex∣cellency's directions; where being came, the following Gentlemen were Commissionated to be Commanders of each particular Company, viz. Lieut. Col. Gorham, Captains John Brown, Constant Church, James Cole, John Dyer, John Cook, Caleb Williamson and Edward Church, of the Forces raised by Col. Church, each Company being silled up with English & Indians as they agreed among themselves, and by the Colonel's directions; Capt. Lamb, and Capt. Miricks Company, who were raised by his Excellency's direction, were or∣dered to joyn those aforesaid under the Command of Col Church. Matters being brought thus far on, Col. Church waited upon his Excellency at Boston to know his pleasure, what further measures were to be taken; and did humbly move that they might have liberty in their Instructions to make an Attack upon Port Royal: Being very well satisfyed in his opinion, that with the blessing of God, with what Forces they had or should have; and Whale-boats so well fitted with Oars & Paddles, as they had with them, might be sufficient to have taken it. His Excellency (looking upon Col Church) re∣plyed, He could not admit of that, by reason he had by the advice of Her Majesty's Council writ to Her Majesty about the taking of Port Royal Fort, and how it should be disposed of when taken, &c. However Col. Church proceeding to get every thing ready for the Forces down at Nantasket, which was the place of Parade. He happening one day to be at Capt. Belchers, where his Excellency happened to come; who was pleased to order Col. Church to put on his Sword, and walk with him up the Common; which he readily complyed with: where being come, he saw two Mortar pieces with Shells, and an Ingineer trying with them, to throw a Shell from them to any

spot of ground where he said it should fall: Which when Col. Church had seen done, gave him great incouragement & hopes that it would promote their going to Port Royal, which he had solicited for; and returning from thence after they had seen them try'd by the said Ingineer, and performing what was proposed. Coming near to Capt. William Clarks-house over a∣gainst the Horse-shoe, his Excellency was invited by Capt. Clark to walk over and take a Glass of Wine; which he was pleased to accept of, and took Col. Church with him; and in the time they were taking a Glass of Wine, Col. Church once more presumed to say to his Excellency; Sir, I hope that now we shall go to Port Royal in order to take it; those Mortars being very suitable for such an Enterprize. His Excellency was pleas'd to reply; Col. Church you must say no more of that matter, for the Letter I told you of I writ by the advice of her Majesty's Council, now lyes at home on the board before the Lords Commissioners of her Majesty's foraign Plantations, &c. After some days every thing being ready to Embark, Col. Church received his Instructions: which are as followeth.

By his Excellency JOSEPH DUDLEY Esq Captain General and Governour in Chief in and over Her Majesty's Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, &c. in New-England, and Vice Admiral of the same.

Instructions for Colonel Benjamin Church in the present Expedition.

IN Pursuance of the Commission given you to take the Chief Command of the Land and Sea Forces by me raised, equipped and set forth on Her Majesties Service, against her open declared Enemies the French, and Indian Rebels. You are to Observe the following Instructions.

First. You are to take care, That the duties of Religion be attended on board the several Vessels, and in the several Company's under your Com∣mand, by daily Prayers unto God, and Reading his holy word; And that the Lords Day be observed & duly Sanctifyed to the utmost of your power, as far as the circumstances and the necessity of the Service can admit; that so you may have the presence of God with, and obtain His Blessing on your Undertaking.

You are to take care, That your Souldiers have their due allowance of Provisions & other necessaries; That their Arms be well fixt, and kept sit for Service, and that they be furnished with a suitable Quantity of Powder and Ball, and be alwayes in readiness to pass upon Duty.

That good Order & Discipline be maintained; And all disorders, drunk∣••uness, prophane Swearing, Cursing, Omission or neglect of Duty, diso∣bedience to Officers, Mutiny, Desertion, and Sedition be duely punished according to the Rules & Articles of War; The which you are, once a Month or oftner, to cause to be published & made known to your Officers and Souldiers for their Observance & Direction in their duty. Let noto∣rious & Capital Offenders be sent away to the next Garisons, there to be Im∣prisoned until they can be proceeded with.

Let the Sick and wounded be carefully look'd after, and accommodated after the best manner your circumstances will admit of, and be sent either to Casco Fort or to Mr. Peperels at Kittery, which may be easiest, so soon as you can.

You are forthwith to send away the Forces & Stores by the Transports, with the Whale boats to Piscataqua, on Kittery side, there to attend your coming; whither you are to follow them with all Expedition.

You are to Embark on the Province Galley, Capt. Soutback Commander, And let Lieut Col. Gorbam go on board Capt. Gallop; who are both di∣rected to attend your Motion on the French side; after which they are to return. Let the Commanders of all the Store Sloops & Transports know that they Sail Anchor and Serve at your direction.

When you Sail from Piscataqua keep at such distance off the Shoar, that you be not observed by the Enemy to Alarm them. Stop at Mo••tinicut, and there Embark the Forces in the Whale-boats for the Main, to range that part of the Country, in search of the Enemy, to Mount Desart; send∣ing the Vessels to meet you there; and after having refreshed & recruited your Souldiers, proceed to Machias, and from thence to Passamequado; And having Effected what spoils you possibly may upon the Enemy in those parts, Embark on your Vessels for Menis and Signecto, touching at Grand Manan, if you see cause, and from Menis & Signecto to Port Royal Gut; And use all possible Methods for the burning and destroying of the Enemies Housing, and breaking the Dams of their Corn grounds in the said several places, and make what other Spoils you can upon them, and bring away the Prisoners. In your return call at Penobscot, and do what you can there, and so proceed Westward.

This will probably imploy you a Month or Six Weeks; when you will draw together again, and by the latter end of June consider whithes you can march to N••rrigwack, or other parts of their Planting to destroy their Corn & Settlements: And keep the Expedition on foot until the middle of August next.

Notwithstanding the particularity of the afore-going Instruction, I lay you under no restraint, because I am well assured of your Courage, Care, Caution and Industry; But refer you to your own Resolves, by the Advice of your Commission Officers, not under the degree of Captain's, and the Sea Commission Captains (whom you will, as often as you can, Advise with) according to the Intelligence you may receive, or as you may find needful upon the Spot.

You are by every opportunity, and once a Week certainly, by some means, either by way of Casco, Piscataqua, or otherwise to acquaint me of your proceedings and all occurrents, and what may be further necessary for the Service. And to observe such further & other Instructions as you shall receive from my Self.

As often as you may, Advise with Capt. Smith and Capt. Rogers Com∣manders of Her Majesty's Ships.

Let your Minister, Commissary & Surgeons be treated with just respects.

I Pray to God to preserve, prosper and succeed you.

Given under my hand at Boston, the Fourth Day of May, 1704.

J. DUDLEY.

Pursuant to his Instructions he sent away his Transports, and Forces to Piscataqua, but was oblig'd himself to wait upon his Excellency by Land to Piscataqua in order to raise more Forces, in the way thither; and did raise a Company under the Command of Capt. Harridon; taking care also to provide a Pilot for them in the Bay of Funde•••• Col. Church being directed to one—Fellows, whom he met with at Ipswich. And going from thence to Piscataqua with his Excellency, was there met by that worthy Gentleman Maj. Winthrop Hilton, who was very helpful to him in the whole Expedition, whose Name & Memory ought not to be forgot. Being ready to Embark from Piscataqua; Col. Church requested the Commanders of her Majesty's Ships, Capt. Smith & Capt. Regers to tarry at Piscataqua a Fortnight. that so they might not be discovered by the Enemy before he had done some spoil upon them. Then moving in their Transports, as directed, Got safe into Montinucus undiscovered by the Enemy. Next Morning early sitted out two Whale boats with men, Capt. John Cook in one, and Capt. Constant Church in the other; and sent them to Green-Island upon a discovery; and coming there they parted, one went to one part, and the other to the other part, that so they might not miss of what could be discovered; where they met with old Lafaure with his two Sons Thomas & Timothy, and a Canada Indian. The Enemy seeing that they were discovered, threw down their Ducks and Eggs who had got a considerable quantity of each, and ran to their Canoo's, getting into them, stood directly for the Maine; looking behind them, per∣ceived the whale boats to gain so fast upon them, clapt side by side and aM four got into one Canoo, which prov'd of little advantage to them, for the Whale boats gained so much upon them, and got so near that Capt. Cock firing at the Srores-man which was the Indian, & happen'd to graze his skull, and quite spoil'd his Paddling: upon which old Lafaure and Sons seeing their companions condition soon beg'd for quarter, and had it granted: the two Captains with their success presently return'd to their Commander, ta∣king care that their Captives should not discourse together before they were examined; when brought to Col. Church, he order'd them to be apart; and first proceeded to examine old Lafaure, who he found to be very surly & cross, so that he could gain no manner of intelligence by him; upon which the Commander was resolved to put in practice what he had formerly done at Seg••c••••; ordering his Indians to make two large heaps of ••y wood at some distance one from the other, and to set a large stake in the ground close to

each heap; then ordered the two Sons Thomas & Timothy to be brought and bound to the Stakes; also ordering his Indians to paint themselves with co∣lours which they had brought for that use. Then he Colonel proceeded to examine first Timothy; and told him, He had examin'd his Father already; and that if he told him the truth he would save his Life, and take him into his Service; and that he should have good pay & live well. He answer'd, That he would tell him the truth; and gave him an account of every thing he knew; which was all Minuted down: He being ask'd whither his Bro∣ther Thomas did not know more than he? His answer was, Yes. For his Brother Thomas had a Commission sent him from the Governour of Canada, to Command a Company of Indians who were gathered together at a Place where some French Gentlemen lately arrived from Canada, who were Officers to Command the rest that were to go Westward to fight the English, and that there was sent to his Father and Brother Tom, a considerable quantity of Flower, Fruit, Ammunition and Stores, for the supply of the said Army. He being ask'd, Whither he could Pilot our Forces to them? said, No: But his Brother Tom could, for he had hid it and that he was not then with him. The Colonel ask'd him, What Gentlemen those were that came from Canada? He answered Monsieur Gordan, and Mr. Sharkee. Being ask'd where they were? Answered at Passam••quado; building a Fort there. Being also ask'd, What number of Indians and French there were at Penobscot? He answered, there were several Families, but they liv'd scattering. Ask'd him further, If he would Pilot our Forces thither? Answered, He would if the Com∣mander would not let the Salvages Roft him. Upon which the Colonel ordered him to be loosed from the Stake, and took him by the hand, told him, He would be as kind to him as his own Father; at which he seemed to be very thankful. And then the Colonel proceeded to examine his Bro∣ther Tom, and told him that he had examined his Father and Brother, and th•••• his Brother had told him every tittle he knew; and that he knew more than b•• Brother Timothy did; and that if he would be Ingenious & confess all he ••iew, he should fare as well as his Brother, but if not, the Salvages should ••••ost him. Whereupon he solemnly promised that he would; and that he would Pilot him to every thing he knew, to the value of a Knife and Shea••e (which without doubt he did.) Then the Colonel immediate∣ly gave orders for the Whale-boats to be ready, and went directly over where the ••••id Goods & Stores were, and found them as inform'd, took them on board the Boats, and returned to their Transports; and ordering Pro∣visions to be put into every Mans Snapfack for 6 or 8 days; so in the dusk of the Evening lest their Transports, with Orders how they should act; and went directly for ••he Mainland of Pe••obscot and Mouth of that River with their Pilots Tom & Timothy, who carried them directly to every Place & Ha∣bitation both of French & Indians there abouts, with the assistance of one De

Young, whom they carried out of Bostom Goal for the same purpose, who was very serviceable to them: being there we kill'd and toak every one both French & Indians, not knowing that any one did escape in all Pen••bs••••t; a∣mong those that were taken was St. Casteens Daughter, who said that her Husband was gone to France, to her Father Monsieur Casteen: She having her Children with her, the Commander was very kind to her and them. All the Prisoners that were then taken, held to one Story in general, which they had from Lafaure's Sons; that there were no more Indians there-abouts, but enough of them at Passamequado; upon which they soon return'd to their Transports with their Prisoners & Plunder. The Commander giving order immediately for the Souldiers in the Whale-boats to have a recruit of Provisions for a further pursuit of the Enemy, giving orders to the Trans∣ports to slay a few days more there, and then go to Mount Desart (and there to stay for her Majesly's Ships, who were directed to come thither) and there to wait his further order. Then Col. Church with his Forces immedi∣ately imbark'd on board their Whale-boats, & proceeded to scout the Coast and to try if they could discover any of the Enemy coming from Passame∣quado; making their stops in the day time (at all the Points & Places where they were certain the Enemy would Land, or come by with their Cano••••) and at Night to their Paddles. Then coming near where the Vessels were ordered to come, having made no discovery of the Enemy, went directly to Mount Desart, where the Transports were just come; and taking some ••••o∣visions for his Souldiers, gave direction for the Ships & Transports in 6 days to come directly to Passamequado, where they should find him & his For••es. Then immediately mov'd away in the Whale boats & made diligent search along shore, as formerly, inspecting all Places where the Enemy was ••••••••y to lurk: Particularly at Machias; but found neither Fires nor Tra••••••. Coming afterwards to the West Harbour at Passamequado, where they entred upon action; an account whereof Col. Church did communicate to his Ex∣cellency, being as followeth.

May it please your Excellency.

I Received Yours of this Instant Octab. 9th. with the two inclosed Infor∣mations, that concern my actions at Possamequado; which I will give a just and true account of as near as possible I can (viz) on the 7th of June last 1704. In the evening we entred in at the Westward Harbour at said Passamequado; coming up said Harbour to an Island, where landing, we came to a French house, and took a French Woman, and Children, the Woman upon her Examination said, her Husband was abroad a Fishing. I ask'd her, whither there were any Indians thereabouts? She said, Yes. There were a great many, and several on that Island. I ask'd her, whither she could Pilot me to them? Said, No. They hid in the Woods. I ask'd her, when she saw them? Answered, Just now, or a little while since, I ask'd

her, whether she knew where they had laid their Canoo's? Answered, No. They carried their Canoo's into the woods with them. We then hastened away a-long shore, seizing what Prisoner•• ••e could, taking old Lo••riel and his Family. This intelligence caus'd me to leave Col, Gorham, and a con∣siderable part of my Men (and Boats) with him at that Island, partly to guard and secure those Prisoners, being sensible it would be a great trou∣ble to have them to secure and guard at our next landing, where I did really expect, and hope to have an opportunity, to sight our Indian Enemies; for all our French Prisoners, that we had taken at Penobscot, and a-long shore had informed us, That when we came to the Place, where these Ca∣nada Gentlemen lived, we should certainly meet with the Salvages to sight us, those being the only Men that set the Indians against us, or upon us, and were newly come from Canada, to manage the War against us (plea∣ding in this account and information their own Innocency) and partly in hopes that he the said Col. Gorham would have a good opportunity in the Morning to destroy some of those our Enemies, (we were informed by the said French Woman as above,) with the use of his Boats, as I had given di∣rection. Ordering also Maj. Hilton, to pass over to the next Island, that lay East of us (with a small Party of Men and Boats) to surprize & destroy any of the Enemy, that in their Canoo's might go here or there, from any place, to make their flight from us, and as he had opportunity to take any French Prisoners. We then immediately moved up the River in the dark Night thro' great difficulty, by reason of the Eddys and Whirlpools, made with the fierceness of the current. And here it may be hinted that we had information that Lotriel had loft some of his Family passing over to the next Island, falling into one of these Eddys were drowned; which the two Pi∣lo•••• told to discourage me. But I said nothing of that nature shall do it, for I was resolved to venture up, and therefore forthwith Paddling our Boats, as privately as we could, and with as much expedition as we could make with our Paddles, and the help of a strong Tide, we came up to Mon∣sieur Gourdons, a little before day; where taking notice of the Shoar, and finding it somewhat open and clear, I ordered Capt. Mirick and Capt. Cole, (having English Companies) to tarry with several of the Boats to be ready, that if any of the Enemy should come down out of the brush into the Bay, (it being very broad in that place) with their Canoo's, they might take and destroy them. Ordering the remainder of the Army, being landed, (with my self and the other Officers) to March up into the Woods, with a wide Front, and to keep at a confiderable distance; for that if they should run in heaps, the Enemy would have the greater advantage: and further directing them that if possible, they should destroy the Enemy with their Hatches, and not fire a Gun. This order I alwayes gave at landing telling them the inconveniency of firing, in that it might be first dange••••••,

to themselves, they being many of them Young Souldiers, (as I had sometimes observed, that one or two Guns being sired, many others would sire, at they knew not what; as happened presently after) and it would alarm the Enemy, and give them the opportunity to make their escape; and it might alarm the whole Country, and also prevent all further action from taking effect Orders being thus passed, we moved directly towards the Woods, Le Faver's Son directing us to a little Hu••t or Wigwam, which we immediately surrounded with a few Men, the rest Marching directly up into the Woods, to see what Wigwams or Hutts they could discover; my self made a little flop Ordering the Pilot to tell them in the Hu••t, that they were surrounded with an Army, and that if they would come forth, and surrender themselves, they should have good quarter, but if not, they should be all knock'd on the head and die: One of them shewed himself, I ask'd, Who he was? He said Gourdan; and begg'd for quarter: I told him he should have good quarter; adding further, That if there were any more in the house they should come out: Then came out two men; Gourdan said, They were his Sons, and asked quarter for them, which was also granted. Then came out 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Woman, and a little Boy; she sell upon her knees, begg'd quarts for her self and Children, and that I would not suffer the Indians to kill them. I told them they should have good quarter and not be hurt. After which I ordered a small guard over them, and so mov'd presently up with the rest of my Company, after them that w••re gone before, but looking on my right hand over a little run, I saw some thing look black, just by me, stopped, and heard a talking, stepped over, and saw a little Hurt or Wigwam with a crowd of People round a bout it, which was contrary to my former directions: Ask'd them what they were doing? They reply'd there was some of the Enemy in a house, and would not come out. I ask'd what House? They said a Bark house. I hastily bid them pull it down, and knock them on the head, never asking whether they were French or Indians; they being all Enemies alike to me. And pissing then to them, and seeing them in great disorder, so many of the Ar∣my in a crowd together, acting so contrary to my Command & Direction, exposing themselves, and the whole Army to ••tter ruine, by then so dis∣orderly crowding thick together; had an Enemy come upon them in that interim, and fired a Volley amongst them, they could not have miss'd a shot; and wholly neglecting their d••••••y, in not attending my orders, in searching diligently for our ••••••••••••g Enemies in their Wigwams, or by their sires where I had great hopes, and real expectation to meat with them. I most certainly know that I was in an exceeding great Passion, but not with those poor miserable Enemies; for I took no notice of half 〈◊〉〈◊〉 dozen of the Enemy, when at the same time, I expected to be engaged 〈◊〉〈◊〉 some hundreds of them, of whom we had a continued account who

were expected from Port Royal side. In this heat of action, every word that I then spoke, I cannot give an account of, and I presume it is impos∣sible. I stop'd but little here, but went directly up into the woods, hoping to be better imployed, with the rest of the Army, I listen'd to hear, and looked earnestly to see what might be the next action; but meeting with many of the Souldiers, They told me, they had discovered nothing; we fetching a small compass round, came down again. It being pretty dark, I took notice, I saw two men lay dead as I thought, at the end of the house, where the door was, and immediately the Guns went off, and they fired every man as I thought, and most towards that place where I left the guard with Monsieur Gourdan. I had much ado to stop their firing, and told them, I thought they were mad, and I believed they had not killed and wounded less than 40 or 50 of our own Men. And I asked them what they shot at? They answered at a French man that ran away: but to admiration no man was kill'd but he, & one of our own men wounded in the Leg; and I turning about, a French man spoke to me, and I gave him quarter. Day-light coming on and no discovery made of the Enemy, I went to the place where I had left Monsieur Gourdan, to examine him, and his Sons, who agreed in their examinations; told me two of their men were abroad: It prov'd a damage; and further told me, That Mon∣sieur Sharkee lived several Leagues up at the head of the River, at the Falls; and all the Indians were fishing, and tending their Corn there; and that Monsieur Sharkee had sent down to him, to come up to him to advise about the Indian Army, that was to go Westward; but he had returned him answer, his business was urgent, and he could not come up: and that Sharkee, and the Indians, would certainly be down that day, or the next at the furthest, to come to conclude of that matter. This was a short Nights action, and all sensible Men do well know, that actions done in the dark (being in the Night as aforesaid) under so many difficulties, as we then laboured under, as before related, was a very hard Task for one Man, mat∣ters being circumstanc'd as in this action; which would not admit of cal∣ling a Council; and at that time could not be confin'd there-unto; at which time I was transported above fear or any sort of dread; yet being sensible of the danger in my Armies crowding so thick together, and of the great duty incumbent on me to preserve them from all the danger I possi∣bly could, for further improvement, in the Destruction of our implacable Enemies; am ready to conclude, that I was very quick & absolute in giving such Commands & Orders, as I then apprehended most proper and advantagious. And had it not been for the Intelligence I had received from the French we took at Penobscot, as before hinted, and the false report the French Woman (first took) gave me, I had not been in such haste. I question not but those French men that were slain, had the same good quar∣ter

of other Prisoners. But I ever look'd at it a good Providence of Al∣mighty God, that some few of our cruel & bloody Enemies, were made sensible of their bloody Cruelties, perpetrated on my dear & loving friends and Country men; and that the same measure (in part) meeted to them, as they had been guilty of in a barbarous manner at D••erfield, & I hope justly, I hope God Almighty will accept hereof, altho' it may not be eligible to our French implacable Enemies, and such others as are not our friends. The fore-going Journal and this short annexment, I thought it my duty to exhibit, for the satisfaction of my Friends & Country-men, whom I very faithfully & willingly served in the late Expedition; and I hope will find acceptance with you. Excellency, the Honourable Council & Represen∣tatives now Assembled, as being done from the zeal I had in the said Ser∣vice of Her Majesty, and her good Subjects here.

I Remain your most humble & obedient Servant, Benjamin Church.

This Nights Service being over immediately Col. Church leaves a suffici∣ent guard with Gourdan, and the other Prisoners, mov'd in some Whale-boats with the rest; and as they were going spy'd a small thing upon the Water, at a great distance, which proved to be a birch Canoo, with two Indians in her; the Colonel presently ordered the lightest boat he had to make the best of her way and cut them off from the Shore: but the Indians perceiving their design run their Canoo a shore & fled. Col. Church fearing they would run directly to Sharkee made all the expedition imaginable; but it being ebb and the water low, was obliged to land & make the best of their way thro' the woods, hoping to intercept the Indians, and get to Sharkee's house before them; which was two Miles from where our Forces landed. The Colo∣nel being Ancient & Unwildy, desired Serjeant Edee to run with him, and coming to several Trees fallen, which he could not creep under or readily get over, would lay his breast against the Tree the said Edee turning him over, generally had Cat luck, falling on his feet, by which means kept in the Front: and coming near to Sharkee's house, discovered some French & Indians making a Wair in the River, and presently discovered the two Indians afore∣mentioned, who call'd to them at work in the River; told them ther was an Army of English and Indians just by; who immediately left their work and ran, endeavouring to get to Sharkee's house; who hearing the noise, took his Lady & Child, and ran into the woods. Our Men running briskly fired & kill'd one of the Indians, and took the rest Prisoners. Then going to Sharkee's house found a Woman and Child, to whom they gave good quar∣ter: and finding that Madam Sharkee had lest her Silk Clothes & fine linen behind her, our Forces was desirous to have pursued and taken her: But Col Church fothid them, saying he would have her run and suffer, that she might be made sensible, what hard ships our poor People had suffered by them, &c. Then proceeded to examine the Prisoners newly taken, who gave

him the same account he had before; of the Indians being up at the Falls, &c. It being just Night prevented our Attacking of them that Night. But next Morning early they mov'd up to the Falls (which was about a Mile higher:) But doubtless the Enemy had some Intelligence by the two afore∣said Indians, before our Forces came, so that they all got on the other side of the River and left some of their goods by the Water-side, to decoy our Men, that so they might fire upon them; which indeed they effected: But thro' the good Providence of God never a Man of ours was kill'd; and but one slightly wounded. After a short dispute Col. Church ordered that every Man might take what they pleased of the Fish which lay bundled up, and to burn the rest, which was a great quantity. The Enemy seeing what our Forces were about; and that their stock of Fish' was destroyed, and the sea∣son being over for getting any more, set up a hedious Cry, and so ran all away into the woods; who being all on the other side of the River, ours could not follow them. Having done, our Forces March'd down to their Boats at Sharkee's, and took their Prisoners, Bever, and other Plunder which they had got, and put it into their Boats, and went down to Gourdams house, where they had left Lieut. Col. Gorbam & Maj Hilton, with part of the Forces to guard the Prisoners; (and kept a good look-out for more of the Enemy) who upon the Colonels return, gave him an account that they had made no discovery of the Enemy since he left them, &c. Just then Her Majefly's Ships and Transports arriving. The Commanders of Her Majesty's Ships told Gol. Church that they had orders to go directly for Port Royal Gut, and wait the coming of some Store-Ships, which were expected at Port Royal from France; and Col. Church advising with them, proposed that it was very expedient and serviceable to the Crown, that Capt. Southack in the Pro∣vince Galley should accompany them, which they did readily acquiesce with him in. Upon which the Colonel immediately embark'd his Forces on board the Transports, and himself on board Capt. Jarvis; ordering the Commissary of the Stores, the Minister, Surgeons & Pilots all to embark on board the same Vessel with him; ordering all the Whale boats to be put on board the Transports, and then all to come to Sail. The Ships standing away for Port Royal Gut, and Col, Church with the Transports for Menis: In their way the Colonel inquired of the Pilot—Fellows, What depth of Water there was in the Crick near the Town of Menis? He answered him that there was Water enough near the Town to flote that Vessel they were in at low Water, So when coming near, Col. Church observed a Woody Island between them and the Town, that they run up on the back-side of the said Island, with all their Transports undiscovered to the Enemy, and came to Anchor. Then the Colonel and all his Forces embark'd in the Whale boats it being late in the day mov'd directly for the Town, and in the way ask'd for the Pilot, whom he expected was in one of the Boats but he had given him the slap and tarried behind. The Colonel not know∣ing

the difficulties as might attend their going up to the Town; immedi∣ately sent Lie••••. Giles, who could speak French, with a Flag of Truce up to the Town with a Summons, which was writ before they landed, expecting their surrender; which is as followeth.

Aboard Her Majesty's Ship Adventure near the Gut of Menis, June 20. 1704

An agreement made by the Field Officers commanding Her Majesty's Forces for the present Expedition against the French Enemies, and Indians Rebels.

Agreed.

THat a Declaration or Summons be sent on Shoar at Menis and Port Royal, under a Flag of Truce. Particularly, We declare to you, the many Cruelties and Barbarities that you and the Indians have been guilty of towards us, in laying waste our Country here in the East at Casco, and the Places Adjacent: Peculiarly, the Horrid action at Deerfield this last Win∣ter, in Killing, Massacring, Murdering and Scalping without giving any notice at all, or opportunity to ask quarter at your Hands; and after all carrying the Remain∣der into Captivity in the heighth of Winter (of which they kill'd many in the Jour∣ney,) and expos'd the rest to the hardships of Cold and Famine, worse than death it self. Which Cruel••ies we are yet every day exposed unto, and exercised withal.

We do also declare, That we have already made some beginnings of Killing and Scalping some Canada Men (which we have not been wont to do or allow) and are now come with a great number of English & Indians, all Volunteers, with resolu∣tions to subdue you, and make you sensible of your Cruelties to us by treating you after the same manner.

At this time we expect our Men of War and Transport Ships to be at Port Royal. (we having but lately parted with them.)

In the last place, We do declare to you, That inasmuch as some of you have shown kindness to our Captives, and Express'd a love to and desire of being under the English Government, We do therefore notwithstanding all this, give you timely Notice, and do demand a Surrender immediately, by the laying down your Arms, upon which we pro∣mise very good Quarter; if not, you must expect the utmost Severity.

• Benjamin Church Colonel.
• John Goreham Lieut. Col.
• Withrop Hilton Major.

To the Chief Commander of the Town of Menis, & the Inhabitants there∣of, & we expect your answer positive∣ly within an hour.

Then moving to the Crick expecting to have had Water enough for the Boats, as the Pilot had inform'd them, but found not Water enough for a Canoo; so were oblig'd to land, intending to have been up at the Town Before the hour was out, that the Summons expressed: (For their return was, That if our Forces would not hurt their Estates, that then they would Surrender, if otherwise intended, they should fight for them, &c.) But meeting with several Cricks near 20 or 30 foot deep, which were very Muddy and Dirty, so that the Army could not get over them; was oblig'd to return to

their Boats again, and wait till within Night before the Tide served for them to go up to the Town; and then intended to go up pretty near the Town, and not to fall on till Morning, being in hopes that the banks of the Cricks would sheker them from the Enemy: but the Tides rising so high exposed them all to the Enemy; who had the Trees & Woods to be-friend them. And so came down in the Night & fired smartly at our Forces; but Col. Church being in a Pinis that had a small Cannon plac'd in the head, order∣ed it to be charg'd several times, with Bullets in small bags, and fired at the Enemy, which made such a rattling amongst the Trees, that caused the E∣nemy to draw off; and by the great Providence of Almighty God not one of our Forces was hurt that Night; (but as I have been informed they had one Indian kill'd, and some others wounded, which was some discourage∣ment to the Enemy.) Next Morning by break of Day, Col. Church or∣dered all his Forces, (and plac'd Maj. Hilton on the right wing,) to run all up driving the Enemy before them, who leaving their Town to our Forces, but had carried away the best of their Goods (which were soon found by our Souldiers.) The bulk of the Enemy happening to lye against our right Wing caused the hottest dispute there, who lay behind Logs and Trees, till our Forces, and Maj. Hilton who led them, came on upon them, and forc'd them to run; and notwithstanding the sharp firing of the Enemy at our Forces, by the repeated Providence of God there was never a Man of ours kill'd or wounded. Our Souldiers not having been long in Town before they found considerable quantities of Strong Drink (both Brandy & Claret) and being very greedy after it, especially the Indians, were very disorderly, firing at every Pig, Turky or Fowl they saw, of which were very plenty in the Town; which indanger'd our own Men: Col. Church perceiving the disorder, and firing of his own Men, ran to put a stop to it, had several shot come very near him; and finding what had occasion'd this disorder, commanded his Officers to knock out the heads of every Cask of Strong Liquor they could find in the Town, to prevent any further disturbance a∣mongst his Army; knowing it was impossible to have kept it from them, especially the Indians, if it was saved, &c. Then some of the Army who were desirous to pursue the Enemy, having heard them driving away their Cattel, Requested the Colonel to let them go; who did: and gave them their orders. Capt. Cooke, and Capt. Church to lead the two Wings, and Lieut. Barker who led the Colonels Company in the Center: and the said Capt. Cooke and Capt. Church desired Lieut. Barker not to move too fast; so that he might have the benefit of their assistance, if he had occasion; but the said Lieutenant not being so careful as he should have been, or at least was too eager, was shot down, and another Man; which were all the Men that were kill'd in the whole Expedition. Towards Night Col. Church ordered some of his Forces to pull down some of the Houses, and others to get Logs

and make a Fortification for his whole Army to lodge in that Night, that so they might be together: and just before Night ordered some of his Men to go see if there were any Men in any of the Houses in the Town; if not, to set them all a fire: which was done, and the whole Town seemed to be of a fire all at once, &c. The next Morning the Colonel gave orders to his Men to dig down their Dams, and let the Tide in to destroy all their Corn, and every thing that was good, according to his Instructions; and to burn the Fortification which they had built the Day before: And when the Tide serv'd to put all their Plunder which they had got into the Boats. Then ordering his Souldiers to March at a good distance one from another; which caus'd the Enemy to think that there was not less than a thousand Men (as they said afterwards:) and that their burning of the Fortification, and doing as they did, caused the Enemy to think that they were gone clear off and not to return again. But it proved to the contrary, for Col. Church and his Forces only went aboard their Transports, and there staid till the Tide serv'd; in the Night embarked on board their Whale-boats, landed some of his Men, expecting they might meet with some of the Enemy mending their Dams; which they did, and with the Boats went up another branch of the River, to another Town or Village; upon such a surprize took as many Prisoners as they could desire. And it happened that Col. Church was at the French Captains House when two Gentlemen that came Post from the Governour of Port Royal to him, who was the Chief Com∣mander at Menis, with in Express to send away two Companies of Men to Defend the Kings Fort there; and to give him an account, That there was three English Men of War come into Port Royal Gut or Harbour; and that the Men sent for must be Posted away with all speed. Col. Church, as was said before, being there, treated the two Gentlemen very hansomely, and told them, He would send them back again Post to their Master upon his business; and bid them give him his hearty thanks for sending him such good News, that part of his Fleet was in so good a Harbour. Then reading the Summons to them that he had sent to Menis. Further added, That their Master the Governour of Port Royal must immediately send away a Post to the Governour of Canada at Quebeck, to prevent his further sending any of his cruel & bloudy French and Salvages, as he had done lately upon Deerfield, where they had committed such horrible and bloudy outrages upon those poor People, that never did them any harm, as is intollerable to think of; and that for the future, if any such Hostilities were made upon our Fron∣tier Towns, or any of them, He would come out with a thousand Salvages, and Whale boats convenient, and turn his back upon them, and let his Sal∣vages Scalp & Rost the French; or at least treat them as their Salvages had treated ours: Also gave them an account of part of that action at Passa∣••••••ado, and how that his Souldiers had Kill'd & Scalp'd some Canada Men

there, and would be glad to Serve them so too, if he would permit them. Which terrifyed them very much, &c. The two French Gentlemen that came Post made solemn Promises that they would punctually do the Colo∣nel's Message to their Governour. So with the desire of the French People there that the Governour might have this Intelligence, Col. Church dismiss'd them, and sent them away; telling the same Story to several of the Priso∣ners, and what they must expect if some speedy course was not taken up prevent further outrages upon the English. The number of Prisoners then Present (which were considerable) did unanimously intreat of Col. Church, that he would take them under the Protection of the Crown of England; making great Promises of their fidelity to the same, begging with great A∣gony of Spirit to Save their Lives, and to protect them from his Salvages, whom they extreamly dreaded: As to the matter of the Salvages, He told them, It would be just Retaliation for him to permit his Salvages to treat the French in the same manner, as the French with their Salvages treated our friends in our Frontier Towns: But as to his taking them under the Protecti∣on of the Crown of England, he utterly refused it, urging to them their for∣mer Perfidiousness; they also urging to him, that it would be impossible for any French to live any where in the Bay of Fundy, if they were not taken under the English Government; for with the benefit of those Whale-boats, (as the English called them) they could take and destroy all their People in the Town of Menis in one Night: But he reply'd to them, It should never be; alledging to them that when they were so before, when Port Royal was taken last by the English that it prov'd of very ill consequence to the Crown of England, & the Subjects thereof in our Frontiers; for that our English Traders supplying them; enabled them (which opportunity they improv'd) to sup∣ply the Indians our bloudy Enemies; and therefore he could make no other Terms of Peace with them than that; if they the French at Menis, Signect•• and Canada, would keep at home with their bloudy Salvages, and not commit any Hostilities upon any of our Frontiers, we would return home & leave them; for that we lived a great distance off, and had not come near them to hurt them now had not the blood of our poor Friends and Brethren in all the Frontiers of our Province cryed for Vengeance; especially that late un∣heard of Barbarity committed upon the Town of Deerfield; which wrought so generally on the hearts of our People, that our Forces came out with that Unanimity of Spirit, both among the English and our Salvages, that we had not, nor needed a Press'd Man among them. The Colonel also telling them, That if ever hereafter any of our Frontiers East or West were Mo∣lested by them, as formerly, that he would (if God spared his Life,) and they might depend upon it, Return upon them with a thousand of his Salvages, if he wanted them, all Volunteers, with our Whale-boats, and would pur∣sue them to the last Extremity. The Colonels warm discourse with them

wrought such a consternation in them, which they discovered by their P••∣nick fears and trembling, their hearts sensibly heating, and rising up a•• it were ready to choke them; confessed they were all his Prisoners, and beg'd of him, for JESUS sake, to Save their Lives, and the Lives of their poor Families; with such melting Terms as wrought relentings in the Colonels Breast towards them; but however, he told them, That his intent was to carry as many Prisoners home as he could, but that he had taken so many, they were more than he had occasion for, nor desired any more; and there∣fore he would leave them. The Colonel resolving the next day to com∣pleat all his action at Menis, and so draw off. Accordingly, sent his orders to Col. Goreham and Maj Hilton, with all the English Companies both Officers and Souldiers, except some few, which he thought he might have occasion for to go with the Indians in the Whale-boats up the Eastward River, where a third part of the Inhabitants Lived; that so he might prevent any re∣flection made on them, in leaving any part of the Service undone. And therefore in the evening ordered all the Whale boats to be laid ready for the Nights Service; and accordingly when the Tide Served, he went with his Indians up the River, where they did some spoil upon the Enemy going up. In the Morning several of their Transports came to meet them, to their great rejoycing, on whom they went on Board, and soon came up with the whole Fleet, with whom they joyned, bending their course directly towards Port Royal, where they were ordered. Coming to Port Royal Gut where their Ships were, and calling a Council according to his Instructions, drew up their result: Which is as followeth.

Present all the Field Officers and Captains of the Land Forces. Aboard the Province Galley, 4th July 1704. In Port Royal Harbour.

WE whose Names are hereunto Subscribed, having deliberately consider'd the cause in hand, whether it be proper to Land all our Forces to offend & destroy as much as we can at Port Royal, all or any part of the Inhabitants thereof, and their Estates, We are of Opinion, that 'tis not for our Interest & Honour, and the Countrys whom we Serve, to Land or expose our Selves; but quit it wholly, and go on about our other business we have to do, for this Reason, That we Judge our Selves Inferiour to the Strength of the Enemy; and therefore the Danger & Risque we run, is greater than the advantage we can, or are likely to obtain, seeing the Enemy hath such timely No∣tice, and long opportunity to Provide themselves against us, by our Ships lying here in the Road about Twelve Days, before we could joyn them from Menis, where we were during that time, and being so very meanly provided with necessaries convenient for such on Undertaking with so small a Number of Men, not being above Four hundred capable and fit for Service to Land; and understanding by all the Intelligence we can get from both English & French Prisoners, that the Fort is exceeding Strong.

• John Goreham Lieut.Col.
• Winthrop Hilton Major.
• ...

• ... Jos. Brown
• ...James Cole
• ...John Cook
• ...Isaac Myrick
• ...John Harradon
• ...Constant Church
• ...John Dyer
• ...Joshua Lamb
• ...Caleb Williamson
• ...Edward Church.

Having, Pursuant to my Instructions taken the advice of the Gentlemen a∣bove Subscribed, and considering the weight of their Reasons, I do Concur therewith. Benj Church.

WHereas Col. Church hath desired our Opinions, as to the Landing the Forces at Port Royal, they being but 400 Effective Men to Land, and by all the In∣formation both of French & English Prisoners, the Enemy having a greater number of Men, and much better provided to Receive, than they are to Attack them, We do believe 'tis for the Service of the Crown, and Preservation of Her Majesty's Subjects to act as above mentioned.

• Thomas Smith.
• Geo. Rogers.
• Cypryan Southack.

After this, they concluded what should be next done; which was, that the Ships should stay some Days longer at Port Royal Gut, and then go over to Mount Desart Harbour, and there stay till Col Church with his Transports came to them. Being all ready, the Colonel with his Transports & Forces went up the Bay to Signecto, where they needed not a Pilot, being several of them well acquainted there: (and had nor met with so many difficulties at Menis, had it not been that their Pilot deceiv'd them; who knew nothing of the matter, kept out of the way and Landed not with them, &c.) And coming to Signecto, the Enemy were all in Arms ready to receive them, Col. Church Landing his Men; the Commander of the Enemy waving his Sword over his head, bid a Challange to them: The Colonel ordering his two Wings to March up a-pace, and come upon the backs of the Enemy, himself being in the Center, and the Enemy knowing him, (having been there before) Shot chiefly at him; (but thro' Gods goodness received no harm, neither had he one Man kill'd, nor but two slightly wounded) and then ran all away into the Woods, and left their Town with nothing in it; having had timely Notice of our Forces, had carryed all away out of the reach of our Army; for Col. Church while there with part of his Forces Ranged the Woods, but to no purpose: Then returning to the Town, did them what spoil he could; ac∣cording to his Instructions, and so drew off, and made the best of their way for Pas∣samequado, (and going in) in a great Fog, one of their Transports ran upon a Rock, but was soon got off again. Then Col. Church with some of his Forces embark'd in their Whale-boats, and went amongst the Islands, with an intent to go to Sharkee's where they had destroyed the Fish; but observing a Springgy place in a Cove, went on Shore to get some Water to drink, it being a Sandy beach, they espy'd Tracks, the Colonel presently ordered his Men to scatter, and make a search; soon found De Bo∣isses Wife, who had formerly been Col. Church's Prisoner, and carried to Boston; but returned, who seemed to be very glad to see him: She had with her two Sons that were near Men grown; the Colonel ordering them a part, Examined the Woman first, who gave him this account following, That she had lived there-abouts ever since the Fleet went by, and that she had never seen but two Indians since, who came in a Cando from Norrigiwock; who ask'd her, what made her to be there alone? She told them; She had not seen a French Maninor an Indian except those two since the English Ships went by. Then the Indians told her there was not one Indian left except those two, who belong to the Gut of Cancer, on this side of Canada: for the Fryers coming down with the Indians to Monsieur Gordans, and finding the French-men slain, and their Hair spoiled, being Scalp'd, put them into a great Consternation; and the Fryerstold them it was impossible for them to live there abouts, for the English with their W••••le-〈◊〉〈◊〉

would serve them all so; upon which they all went up to Norrigiwock: Also told her that when the English came along thro' Penobscot, they had swept it of the Inhabi∣tants, as if-it had been swept with a Broom, neither French nor Indians escaping them: Further told her, That when their Fathers the Fryers, and the Indians met together at Norrigiwock they call'd a Council, and the Fryers told the Indians, That they must look out for some other Country, for that it was impossible for them to live there; also told them there was a River call'd Mossippos where they might live quietly and no English come near them: It being as far beyond Canada as it was to it, &c. and if they wodid go and live there, they would live & dye with them, but if not they would leave them, and never come near them again. Whereupon they all agreed to go away; which they did, and left their Ruff houshold-stuff, and Corn behind them, and went all, except those two for Canada. Also her Sons giving the same Intelligence, so we had no reason to think but that it was true. Col. Church having done what he could there, Embark'd on board the Transports and went to Mount Desart, where he ex∣pected to have met with the Ships from Port Royal Gut; and going into the Harbour at Mount Desart, found no Ships there, but a Runlet rid off by a line in the Harbour, which he ordered to be taken up, and opening of it found a Letter, which gave him an account that the Ships were gone home for Boston. Then he proceeded & went to Penobscot; where being come, made diligent search in those Parts for the Enemy, but could not find or make any discovery of them, or that any had been there since he left those Parts, which caus'd him to believe what De Boisses Wife had told him was true. (I will only by the way just give a hint of what we heard since of the Effects of this Expedition, & then proceed.) [First, That the English Forces that went next to Norrigiwock found that the Enemy was gone, & had left their Ruff houshold-stuff and Corn behind them; also not long after this Expedition, there were several Gentlemen sent down from Canada to concert with our Governour about the settling of a Cartile for the Exchange of Prisoners; and that the Governour of Canada has never since seet down any Army upon our Frontiers (as I know of) except some times a Scout of In∣dians to take some Prisoners, that he might be informed of our State, and what we were acting &c. and always took care that the Prisoners so taken should be Civily Treated, and safely Returned, as I have been informed; that some of the Prisoners that were taken gave an account; so that we have great cause to believe that the Message Col. Church sent by the two French Gentlemen from Menis to the Governour of Port Royal took Effect, and was a means to bring Peace in our borders, &c.] Then Col. Church with his Forces embark'd on board the Transports, and went to Cases Bay, where they met with Capt. Galop in a Vessel from Boston, who had brought Col Church further Or∣ders; which was to send some of his Forces up to Norrigiwock in pursuit of the Enemy; but he being sensible that the Enemy were gone from thence, and that his Souldiers were much wore-out & fategu'd in the hard Service they had already done, & wanted to get home, call'd a Council, and agreed all to go home, which accordingly they did. To Conclude this Expedition, I will just give a hint of some treatment Col. Church had before & after he came home: for all his great Expences, Fategues & Hardships in and about this Expedition, (viz) He received of his Excellency Fifteen Pounds as an earnest Peny towards Raising of Volunteers; and when he came to receive his Debenture for his Colonels Pay, there was ••. 4 d. due to him; and as for his Captains Pay, & Man Jack he has never received any thing as yet. Also after he came home some ill mind∣ed Persons did their endeavour to have taken away his Life, for that there was some of the French Enemy Kill'd this Expedition: but his Excellency the Governour, the Honourable Council and House of Representatives saw cause to Clear him, and gave him Thanks for his good Service done.

FINIS.