Narrative of the Capture and Providential Escape of Misses Frances and Almira Hall, Two Respectable Young Women (sisters) of the Ages of 16 and 18--Who Were Taken Prisoners by the Savages, at a Frontier Settlement, near Indian Creek, in May Last, When Fifteen of the Inhabitants Fell Victims to the Bloody Tomahawk and Scalping Knife; among Whom Were the Parents of the Unfortunate Females
1833. Narrative of the Capture and Providential Escape of Misses Frances and Almira Hall, Two Respectable Young Women (sisters) of the Ages of 16 and 18--Who Were Taken Prisoners by the Savages, at a Frontier Settlement, near Indian Creek, in May Last, When Fifteen of the Inhabitants Fell Victims to the Bloody Tomahawk and Scalping Knife; among Whom Were the Parents of the Unfortunate Females, Likewise Is Added, the Interesting Narrative of the Captivity and Sufferings of Philip Brigdon, a Kentuckian, Who Fell into the Hands of Merciless Savages on Their Return to Their Settlement, Three Days after the Bloody Massacre. Communicated by Persons of Respectability Living in the Neighborhood of the Captives., [William P. Edwards], 1833. 8 x 4 7/8 inches. 24pp.
Disbound stich-bound pamphlet. No wrappers. Missing frontisepiece. First 4 leaves becoming loose. Water tidemark not affecting readability in any way. Moderate foxing. Fair condition.
Indian captivity pamphlet first published in 1832; this is a second printing from 1833. The real names of the two girls were Rachel Hall and Sylvia Hall. The two sisters were taken into captivity by a party of Sauk and Fox warriors and were eventually released after successful negotiations with Winnebago Indians. Howes credits William P. Edwards as likely author. Pamphlet is copyrighted in his name in the southern district of New York. Howes H61. Item #2334
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