Note 310 — Chapter XIX · 1763. THE WAR ON THE BORDERS.
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Extract from a Letter—Carlisle, July 5 (Haz. Pa. Reg. IV. 390):—
“Nothing could exceed the terror which prevailed from house to house, from town to town. The road was near covered with women and children, flying to Lancaster and Philadelphia. The Rev. ——, Pastor of the Episcopal Church, went at the head of his congregation, to protect and encourage them on the way. A few retired to the Breast works for safety. The alarm once given could not be appeased. We have done all that men can do to prevent disorder. All our hopes are turned upon Bouquet.”