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Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)

December 11 1822 Page 4

Lexington, Ken. Oct. 31

A Captive of 42 Years! – The following extract of a letter enclosed to the Editor of this paper by Gov. Cass of Detroit, may lead to a most tender meeting between a family that had lost sight of each other forever on this side the grave. Without referring to history, we believe the Indians and their allies (the British) captured Ruddle's station, now in Bourbon county, in June 1730, at which time Mrs. Lale and her two daughters were led captives and separated from the rest of the family. Printers in the U.S. may render a service to the cause of humanity by publishing the following extract. “Colechester, Upper Cananda, 7th Aug. 1822.

My Dear Son

I was taken at Fort Licking commanded by Capt. Ruddle, and was ransomed by Col. Magee and brought into Upper Canada, near Ambersburgh, (Fort Malden,) where I now live, after having been 15 years among the Indians. Your eldest sister is now living in Sandwich, but the youngest I could never hear of. Now my dear son, I would be very glad to see you once more before I die, which I do not think will be long, as I am in a very bad state of health, and have been this great while. I am married to Mr. Jacob Miracle, for whom you can enquire. Your affectionate mother, Mary Miracle.

To Peter Lake, Kentucky - donated by Nancy Piper

Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)

November 20 1822 Page 4

From the New York American

A Kentucky paper give the following statement of extraordinary longevity: A few days since, Daniel Red, aged one hundred and five years, reached Lexington, for the purpose of having his affidavit taken, for a pension, according to the act of congress. He resides on Cumberland river, 200 miles distant from that place, and walked there in ten days. He was preparing to return, with a considerable pack of presents on his back. Although small, he appeared vigorous and healthy; has a pretty full mouth of sound teeth, and does not use spectacles. His recollection is very good, in reference to circumstances occurring within the last 80 or 85 years. When at home, he lives entirely alone, cooks, milks, washes and keeps his house. donated by Nancy Piper

The Centinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) February 5, 1806
Lexington, (Ken.) Dec. 19
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman at Southwest Point, to his Friend in this place, dated Nov. 30, 1805.

“Two Men will probably pass through your Country; one, by the name of Twitty; the other, Collins; they will probably both have Servants, and put up at the best houses. They are inhabitants of North Columbia, and have with them upward of 30,000 dols. Of counterfeit Notes; some on the Bank of the U.S. and of the different Branch Banks, from 100 dols., down to 5 dols. As the probability is, they will change their Names, here follows a description:
“Twitty is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, brown hair, remarkably cross eyed, and a little near sighted: Something in his countenance bespeaks a sharp cunning Fellow: wears a blue furrour Coat; rides an elegant sorrel Horse.

“Collins, about 5 feet 6 inches high, well made, 45 or 50 years of age, tolerantly gray headed; keen and sharp looking Fellow; wears a furrout Coat of dark gray colored cloth.

“They are both on their way to Pittsburgh, and will probably pass round by the mouth of Cumberland, to meet a Mr. Thomas Davis, alias John Smith. The said Davis, alias Smith, will probably be along; and, no doubt they have their Plates with them. Should they be apprehended, it would be well they should be well secured and information given, either to the Governor of Virginia or North-Carolina. Collins has lately broke Jail from the latter; where Bills of Indictment are found in the Federal Court, against all 3 of the above described Men. It would be well to make this as public as possible. - donated by Nancy Piper

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