Les,

French's Gazeteer says the blockhouse was built by Indian traders and that
the place was originally called Blockhouse. No other details are given.
Might be a reason the "Relations" don't refer to it.

Hope this helps,
David

>Here in Wayne County, New York, Town of Clyde, a "blockhouse" has been
>reconstructed on the banks of the Clyde River at the site of an original
>blockhouse, supposed to have been built by the French (traders?Jusuits?). I
>have been unable to locate any documentation for the original building.
>
>I have searched, Jesuit Relations, without any luck. But perhaps I missed a
>reference there somewhere. Does anyone have any suggestions?  Thanks
>
>Les Buell


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