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Conspiracy of Pontiac
The Seige of Detriot
Mr. Pettier recollects that a few weeks after the feast the Indians took eight barges, killed a part of the men at Point aux Pins, and brought twenty-three to their encampment, where they were killed by the Indian women. These eight were loaded with merchandise and liquor. Five days after this five other barges 'were taken at Petite cote, and the men all killed as the others had been, or by the Indians with their bows. One man belonging to this party was stolen from the Indians by Mr. Bondie, who had dispatched for that purpose, concealed in his canoe, and brought to the fort.
A few days after this two barges were taken, and were ascending the river. The rear one had in it two whites and an Indian. As they came opposite the vessel, the men resolved to save themselves if possible. One of
them drew his oar, struck the savage down, and turned for the vessel.
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