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American Revolutionary War History
American Revolutionary War History
1775 - The Continental Congress engaged missionary Samuel Kirkland to spread the "Gospel amongst the Indians" with the goal of confirming "their affections to the United Colonies...thereby preserving their friendship and neutrality."
1778 - Patriot Colonel Ichabod Alden was attacked by Loyalist and Native Americans east of Cooperstown, New York. More than 40 Patriots, including Alden, were killed and 70 more were taken prisoner. (Cherry Valley Massacre)
| "If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." Thomas Paine |
