Second Esopus War (7 jun 1663 año – 1 sept 1663 año)

Descripción:

A conflict between the New Dutch and the Esopus tribe. The New Dutch were tricked into letting down their defense while trying to negotiate peace between the two peoples. Warriors snuck into New Amsterdam and took control over most of it. The people of New Netherland soon found out that the Esopus had destroyed a neighboring city, and drove the attackers out of New Amsterdam. The New Dutch began receiving reinforcements and allying with other tribes, and by July had enough men to attack the Esopus. However, they soon found that they were still outnumbered, and much like in the first war they stuck to burning the tribe's crops to starve them. The war ended with a battle in early September, when the New Dutch attacked and killed Esopus Chief Papequanaehen, followed by a pillaging of a nearby Esopus fort. The conflict between the two peoples ended, though tensions still remained. The New Dutch learned to remain distrustful of Native Americans, even the Mohawks that had assisted them in the war.