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Longley, John, fl. 1736 [Report]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08874 Author/Creator: Longley, John, fl. 1736 Place Written: Groton, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: circa 24 July 1736 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 18.4 cm, Width: 17.7 cm Order a Copy

States that he was taken captive by Indians in 1694, lived with them for four years, serving for two as the chief's servant.

Longley, John, fl. 1736

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