The Inidans became agressive about 1775 possibly due to the English prodding them to act against the settlers.. The fort mentioned in the dispatch below was Fort Watauga at Scyamore Shoals.. They were under seige by the Indians for several days before help was sent to relieve them.. The militia was quite stretched to protect the settlements in Va at the time as well as trying to relieve the forts in Ky.. It was a very trying time! The Reverend Charles Cummings picked up his rifle and joined in the relief of Ft. Watauga one time.. Times were so bad that men brought their rifles to church on Sunday and kept them handy in case of Indian attack.. G. Lee Hearl Authentic Appalachian Storyteller Abingdon, Va.