Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in Fincastle, Virginia

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It appears that the Cherokees, after several iniquitous expedients, have been prevailed on to lake up arms against this Colony. At first they were much averse to the business, but of late it appears otherwise; and a few days since they were to have a grand council, in which the business of going to war is to be ultimately determined. In a few days I shall have an account of the result of this council, which, if interesting, I will endeavour to transmit to you.