Connecticut. Governor (1708-1724 : Saltonstall)
In the early 1720's, the Abnaki Indians of northern New England, alarmed at the advance of colonial settlement, ignited what is known as Dummer's War. Although northern and eastern New England were most affected by the conflict, all the frontiers were threatened by guerrilla-style Indian attacks.
From the description of Gurdon Saltonstall esqr govr and commander in chief of His Majesties colony of Connecticut in New England to John Williams gentl., greeting : I do by these presents constitute and appoint you to be captain of a foot company consisting of English and Indians raised in this colony for defence of the frontiers against Indians ..., 1724 July 9. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 36660730
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| associatedWith | Connecticut. General Assembly. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Newberry Library. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Ridgefield (Conn.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Saltonstall family. | family |
| associatedWith | Saltonstall, Gurdon, 1666-1724. | person |
| correspondedWith | Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732. | person |
| associatedWith | William, John, Captain. | person |
| associatedWith | Williams, John, Captain. | person |
| associatedWith | Wolcott and Huntington families. | family |
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| Appointments, Military |
| Eastern Indians, Wars with, 1722-1726 |
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