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Jonathan Judd, Jr., Diary Entry

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they were supported for provisions
of Plunder. but they trooped on
and dispersed to thier homes
Day with all he can get is gone
to Shays. Sylvester and others at
Evening returned from Springfield
Day was driven out of West Springfield
last Night by Genl Lincoln without
bloodshed ------
Monday 29. Confusion General Lincoln
marches near Amherst to Day and finding
Shays gone to Pelham. comes to Hadley
Plan laid at Night to take Ludington by
Eglestone
Tuesday 30. about Day break hear that
Capt Banister with a small Party from
Springfield came last Night late and could
not find Ludington at his own House
then with forces from Town went to Eglestones
and that near his House there were
attacked by about 3'0. with Ludington at
thire Head. Banister & 2. More are taken
send to Northampton for assistance by
Fredins he goes to General Lincoln
and he orders out a Party. I went
to Northampton for the Party but by
this time 1.0th Clock hear that Ludington
is at Norwich where this party will go
to attacked them got home by 4. found
all in Confusion but they knew the
Party are gone for Norwich.
a few go to join the Party against Ludington