Sketch of the siege of the Susquehannock fort on the Potomac River in 1675.

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Title

Sketch of the siege of the Susquehannock fort on the Potomac River in 1675.

Subject

Susquehannock
Indians
Virginia
Maryland
English settlers
Bacon's Rebellion

Description

This is a sketch of the Susquehannock fort on the Potomac River in 1675. It was under siege by Virginia and Maryland colonists for 7 weeks and then abandoned.

Creator

Berry, John
Morrison, Francis

Source

The National Archives London; UK

Publisher

Colonial America

Contributor

Marquis, Alicia

Rights

Crown Copyright documents: are reproduced by permission of The National Archives London; UK

Relation

This sketch is part of a document called:
"A true narrative of the rise, progress and cessation of the late rebellion in Virginia. Most humbly and impartially reported by His Majesty's commissioners appointed to enquire into the affairs of the said colony".

Language

English

Type

Sketch/Diagram

Coverage

Potomac River
Piscataway Creek

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Citation

Berry, John Morrison, Francis, “Sketch of the siege of the Susquehannock fort on the Potomac River in 1675.,” Mason's Legacies, accessed May 5, 2024, https://masonslegacies.org/items/show/1141.

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