Thomas Gist diary, 1758-1759.

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Thomas Gist diary, 1758-1759.

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Diary of Thomas Gist's capture by the Native Americans at Fort Duquesne, removal to the Detroit river, adoption by the tribe, escaped, September 9,1758 - September 29,1759.

0.2 linear ft. (1 wallet)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7490193

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Gist, Thomas, 1744-

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Thomas Gist was taken prisoner in 1758 by the Wyandot tribe and escaped after a year of captivity. From the description of Journal, 1758-1759. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122380264 Thomas Gist was taken prisoner the Sept. 14, 1758 within 4 miles of Fort Duquesne by the Wyandot Indians at the defeat of Maj. Grant. He escaped after a year of captivity. From the description of Indian captivity : diary, 1758-1759. (Peking University Libr...