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Conspiracy of Pontiac
The Seige of Detriot
During the summer, and while Major Campbell was yet at the house of Mr. Meloche, Pontiac had notice of the expectation of thirty-two barges, loaded with merchandise and money for the payment of the troops. He sent parties out to watch and, in the night, while the Englishmen were in camp on Point au Pelee on Lake Erie, the savages rushed upon them, and ' having massacred a majority, reserved the rest, two or three men for each boat, to navigate them. Each barge was occupied by the rowers with a guard
of Indians, many of whom were drunk. In this way they ascended the Detroit river, keeping on the shore opposite the fort. When they came opposite the fort the boats were fired upon by a vessel which was anchored in the river, and also from the fort, but without effect.
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