Troop instructions, 1721
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Governor Samuel Shute wrote to Samuel Thaxter who was commander of the Massachusetts and Maine forces fighting against the French and Indians during the French and Indian Wars cautioning against the killing of Indians.
This detailed list of instructions demonstrates the governor's assertion of his authority, in the face of constant opposition from the Massachusetts Assembly.
While Shute cautions against the shedding of blood, he adds: "But if you are attack'd you are to defend yourself with Courage."
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Other Information
- Title: Troop instructions, 1721
- Creator: Shute, Samuel
- Creation Date: 1721-08-09
- Subject Date: 1721-08-09
- State: ME
- Media: Paper
- Dimensions (cm): 31 x 19
- Local Code: Coll. S-5819
- Collection: Siebert
- Object Type: Text
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
French and Indian Wars--Letters
Manuscripts
Maine--History--French and Indian Wars
Penobscot Tribe--Maine
Indians of North America--Maine
People
Other Keywords
Colonial Wars
Early contact & settlement
Military
Personal writing
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