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Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam

CHAPTER V
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It was determined to commence the most vigorous offensive measures against the savages.
We have not space to enter into the details of this dreadful war.

We will record one of its sanguinary scenes, as illustrative of many others.

The Connecticut Indians, in the vicinity of Greenwich, had joined the allied tribes, and were becoming increasingly active in their hostility.

Ensign Van Dyck was dispatched with one hundred and fifty men in three vessels.

The expedition landed at Greenwich.


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