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Sir John Johnson’s first raid on Mohawk River area.


May 21, 1780 Sir John Johnson’s first raid on Mohawk River area.

In mid-March, a Loyalist scout returned to Quebec from the Mohawk Valley. He informed Governor-General Haldimand and Sir … Continue reading


1780 Indian raiding parties.


Mar 1780 Indian raiding parties.

During the spring of 1780, Indian war parties were constantly leaving Fort Niagara for the frontiers of New York, Pennsylvania, and as far south as … Continue reading


March 29 to May 12: Siege of Charleston


Siege of Charleston, (1780) during the American Revolution, British land and sea campaign that cut off and forced the surrender of Charleston, S.C., the principal port city of … Continue reading