“this town (Fairfield) became a place of danger…”
“We are very much troubled on this Connecticut shore by marauding parties who pay us almost a weekly visit – somewhat or other – we live – we sleep in constant fear.”
“… all our pleasant things are laid “waste” … not a house for my shelter – no land that I can call my own – about two thirds of my small personal estate plundered and consumed. A wife with 8 small children dependent on me for their maintenance.”