Wattson, Robart.
During May 16-20, 1690, the English fort (Fort Loyal) and settlement at Falmouth on Casco Bay in Maine were besieged and destroyed by a force of approximately 500 French and Abenaki forces. The defending militia commanded by Capt. Davis capitulated after receiving promises that the survivors and their families would be allowed to proceed to the nearest English settlement. Instead all were either killed or taken as captives to Canada.
From the description of A trew relation given by Robart Wattson captive before the com[m]andrs. att wells ... concerning the takeing and destroying Casco Bay, 1690 May 25. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 40700219
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| creatorOf | Wattson, Robart. A trew relation given by Robart Wattson captive before the com[m]andrs. att wells ... concerning the takeing and destroying Casco Bay, 1690 May 25. | Newberry Library |
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