Linus S. Everett, dated Fort Sclusser, 29th
December, 1823.
_Respected and dear friend_,
I hasten, with much pleasure, to comply with your request, in regard to
the affair at the Devil's Hole. I have often wondered that no authentic
account has ever been given of that bloody and tragical scene.
I have made all the inquiries that appear to be of any use, and proceed to
give you the result.
At this place, (Fort Sclusser,) an old gentleman now resides, to whom I am
indebted for the best account of the affair that can be easily obtained.
His name is Jesse Ware--his age about 74. Although he was not a resident
of this part of the country at the time of the event, yet from his
intimate acquaintance with one of the survivors, he is able to give much
information, which otherwise could not be obtained.
The account that he gives is as follows:--In July, 1759, the British,
under Sir William Johnston, took possession of Forts Niagara and Sclusser,
which had before been in the hands of the French. At this time, the Seneca
Indians, (which were a numerous and powerful nation,) were hostile to the
British, and warmly allied to the French.
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