jul 30, 1777 - The leader of Tryon County's Committee of Safety, Brigadier General Nicholas Herkimer, learns that St. Leger's force is within a few days march of Fort Stanwix. As result, he calls the militia, including a group of Oneidas led by Han Yerry and Colonel Louis.
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jul 30, 1777
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