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Day: March 7, 2017

Tuscarora ditch treaty after show of bad faith

On this day in 1712: After nearly a month of fighting near present-day Grifton, colonial forces persuade the Tuscarora to agree to a truce and peace treaty. The war starts anew, however, when Col. John Barnwell begins selling Indian prisoners as slaves.

Author Lew PowellPosted on March 7, 2017Categories On This DayTags grifton nc, john barnwell, tuscarora, tuscarora warLeave a comment on Tuscarora ditch treaty after show of bad faith
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