This notion is justified by the recurrence of protracted freshets in 1830, 1837, 1844, 1851 and 1858. Mr. Meginness, in his "Otzinachson" or "History of the West Branch of the susquehanna," mentions that the same impression prevailed in that region concerning freshets, only that theirs recurred once in fourteen years.
"The History of Peru"
Henry S. Beebe
Sullivan in 1779 paralyzed the Indian power upon the susquehanna and restored a good degree of confidence in the inhabitants.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
Sullivan in his expedition down the susquehanna against the Indians and was one of his most reliable officers.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson