Summary
The atmosphere at Old Hanna's Town in Westmoreland County in the summer of 1782 was one of watchfulness and concern.
Although the Revolutionary War was at end, Indian hostility was at a critical level. Militia, which had been providing a measure of security, were no longer there, having not been paid and clothed.See the full content of this document
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Old Hanna's Town Attack Shaped Region's History
Thus settlers were dependent on one another and a number of forts and blockhouses that had been developed for such protective reasons.
On Saturday, July 13, 178...See the full content of this document
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