Narrative of Mr. Thomas Rhea
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Narrative of Mr. Thomas Rhea
Description
Narrative of Mr. Thomas Rhea, who arrived at Pittsburg, from captivity, the 30th of June 1791.Rhea relates his experiences while held captive by Indians.
year created
1791
month created
06
day created
30
author
sent from location
Pittsburgh
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Thomas Rhea
James Brison
prisoner
Jacob Phillips
Delaware [tribe]
Cornelius Van Horne
William Gregg
Captain Elliott
Captain Coon
war parties
negroes
large body of troops
Colonels Brandt and McKee
Captains Banbury and Silvie of the British troops
Pottawatamies
French Canadians
Mr. Dick
Wyandots
young boy named Brittle
Captain O'Hara
French militia
Colonel Procter
Senecas
Mohawks
Yankee messenger
Simon Girty
Patt Hill
war parties of Indians
notable location
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Cussawaga
Detroit
Sandusky
Cayahoga River
Miami towns
Ottawa River or Roche-de-boo
Miami or Ottawa River
Lake Erie
Fort Franklin
notable item/thing
horses
English [language]
news-halloo
clever houses
arms
ammunition
provisions
clothing
hair
canoes
buffalo
skin blankets
fur breech cloths
bows and arrows and spears
Manitoos
ship "Dunmore"
vessel
cannon
coat
document number
1791063090000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Rhea | Pittsburgh | [n/a] |