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Longley, John (fl. 1736) [Report]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08874 Author/Creator: Longley, John (fl. 1736) Place Written: Groton, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: circa 24 July 1736 Pagination: 1 p. ; 18.4 x 17.7 cm. Order a Copy

States that he was taken captive by Indians in 1694, lived with them for four years, serving for two as the chief's servant.

Longley, John, fl. 1736

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