did so. You promised to take care of them, and that they should want for nothing. Our ships have gone one way, and we are very much astonished to see our father [Proctor] tying up every thing, and preparing to run away the other. You always told us you never could draw your foot off British ground; but now, father, we see you are drawing back without seeing the enemy. We must compare our fa

ther's conduct to a fat animal, that carries his tail on his back, but when affrighted, drops it between its legs and runs off." This though a few detached paragraphs, will serve to give some acquaintance with the great chief. Proctor, after considerable mancuvring, was unable to escape with all his baggage, being hard pressed by Harrison in every move up the Thames. At length the two armies met in the vicinity of the Moravian towns, 5 October 1813, and a fierce battle was fought. Tecumseh's Indians were in possession of a thick wood, who, with the British regulars, had formed their line of battle, on advantageous ground. Gen. Harrison, with his aids, Com. Perry, Capt. Butler, and Gen. Cass, led the front line, while Col. Johnson, with the mounted men, was ordered to charge at full speed, and break their line. They were immediately in motion, and though the horses recoiled on receiving the fire of the British and Indians, yet, it was momentary, and their im→ petuosity bore down all before them. The enemy's line was broken in an instant and Johnson's mounted men were formed on their rear, and poured in a tremendous fire upon them. The British officers finding it in vain to rally again at this point, surrendered. A body of savages under Tecumseh, still disputed the ground, and Col. Johnson fell, in the thickest of the fight, almost covered with wounds. Tecumseh in person flew towards him, with his tomahawk raised, to give him the fatal blow. Johnson, though faint from loss of blood, had strength to draw his pistol, and laid Tecumseh dead at his feet.

When the mighty chief fell, the Indians all left the ground. At another point, a division attempted to make an impression upon the American infantry, but the venerable Gov. Shelby (one of the heroes of King's mountain) supported them with another regiment, and the enemy were immediately routed. The hottest of the fight was where Tecumseh and Johnson fell. Thirty Indians and six Americans lay within a few yards of the spot. Proctor fled with great precipitation, but his carriage was taken with all his papers, and even his sword. Eight pieces of artillery were taken, six of which were brass. Three of these were trophies of the revolution, which were surrendered by Hull. The Americans had not above 50 killed and wounded. Of the British 600 were taken prisoners, and 70 killed and wounded, and upwards of a hundred Indians were left on the field. Thus ended the Indian wars in the west. Their combination was now entirely broken up, and the frontier settlements, which for a long time had enlured all the horrours of Indian barbarities, were, in some degree, liberated.

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FINIS.

ADDITIONAL NOTES AND CORRECTIONS.

On page xv, a note should have followed the word Hircinian, and mention made, that Hyrcania is now the method of writing the name of that ancient country; and, that of course, the adjective would differ from that used in the text.

On page 22, the citation "Magnalia, II, 486,” in line 6 and 7 from top of notes, should have followed the preceding

sentence.

On page 5, line 5, from bottom of text, read Dellano for Delano.

On page 114, note 1, in the word Matapoiset, the first t should be doubled.

On page 200, line 6, from bottom of text, read Amerascogen for Ameresscogen.

On page 281, line 4, from top of text, read John Brown for Jos. Brown.

Though in the old copy it was printed as I give it, yet, the same person is meant, I think, as on page 252, line 5, from top of text.

On page 289, strike out the words previous to this time, from line 8, from bottom of text.

The late appearance of Judge Davis' edition of “ Morton's Memorial," prevented my profiting in time from his invaluable information on Philip's war; and, I can only refer the reader to his book, where, though, as he says of another, 'he may have announced more than will be discerned," yet, it will not be less interesting to all,-Though my limits are very narrow, I cannot close this note, without reminding the reader, that the manner of the death of Alexander, as related in my notes, is incorrect. It appears from the honourable author just mentioned, that no compulsive means were used or necessary, to make him visit Plymouth, but that he went there cheerfully, and left on friendly terms to return home ; but in 2 or 3 days, something called him that way again, and he was taken sick at Maj. Winslow's house, from whence he was conveyed home, and died soon after.-The cite of the great swamp fight at Narraganset, the Judge thinks is wrongly stated in this history, with respect to its distance from the south ferry; and, that 17 miles would compare better than 7. Mr. Hoyt agrees with Church, and I have not had opportunity to satisfy myself.

Little time has been found to compare and examine for errours, which will unavoidably appear too numerous in a work of this kind; in punctuation, in particular, it is regreted, that they are so prevalent.

IN the following Index, some explanations may be wanting, as it differs
from works of this kind in general. All Indian names of places are given;
but places having only an English name, are not given, unless they have
been noted for some depredation, or having their situations described.
And as every circumstance in a history may be found by an Index of pro
per names, it was thought needless to name them, as it only increases pro-
lixity.

Agincourt battle 265.

Albemarl Duke of 207.

Assawomset 27, 97.

Asuhmequin 133, 134, 135, 142.
Aubert carries off natives 287.
Augur Lieut., killed 314.
Awashonks 21 to 27, 57, 76 to 83,
85 to 92, 111.

B.

Baker Thomas 190.

Baker Lieut., killed 275.

[238. Barns

102.

Akkompoin, Philip's uncle,killed 110. Barlow's Columbiad iv, 46, 128.

Alden Cap. John 196, 197, 201, 228, Barrow Sam 115, 119

Alden John 297.

Alden William 226.
Alderman 47, kills Philip 126.
Alexander dies 18, 134, 148.
Allen's Biog. Dict. xii, xiv, 24, 28,
31, 38, 133, 145, 150, '2, '6, 207
Allen Samuel 181.
Allen Thomas 181.

Allerton John 297.
Allerton Mr. Isaac 297.

Almy Cap. John 18, 40.
Andover 220.

Bean Cap., killed 347.
Beard
killed 313.

Beers Cap., killed 54.

Belcher Cap. Andrew 62, 253.
Belcher Mr., wounded 33.
Bellomont Gov. 250.

Belknap's Amer. Biog. xv, 24, 32,
134, 287, '8, '9, 293, '4, 299, 300.
Belknap's Hist. N. H. xiii, 21, 152,
161, 164, 186, 187, 203, 259, 284,
289, 315, 331.
Bennet Sergeant 57.
Benython Cap. 311.
151, Berry Lieut., killed 347.
Billington John 297.
129, Blin Čap. 327.
ta- Bliss Mr. A. 136.

Andros C. Elisha 194, 201, 204.
Androscoggin 184, 186.
Andros Sir Edmund 120, 150,

152, 154, 164, 173, 250.
Annawon xiv, 106, 124, 127,
131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 137,
ken 138, put to death 146.
Annnawon's rock 136.
Aponaganset 50, 51, 98, 100.
Appleton Maj. Samuel 55, 57.
Aquetneck 19.

Arrowsike 163, 169, 327
Arruhawikwabemt 324.

Boad -226.

Bomazeen 329, killed 330.
Bourne Cap. 328.
Bowen Peter 337, 338.
Bozman's Hist. 177.

Bracket Cap. 166, 191, 224, 236, '7
Bradford Maj. 30, 55, 84, 85, 96.

Bradford Mr. Wm. 290, 294, 296, Colman Dr. Benjamin iv.

Danforth Gov. 156, 160, 166.
Dartmouth 50, 51.

297, D'Aubri Nicholas 187.
Davenport Cap., killed 58.
Davies Col., killed 347.

165, Davis Cap. Silvanus 160, 163.
D'Caliers 320.