In the George Washington papers Series 4 dated May 7 1774 pg. 199 to 201. Valentine Crawford to Washington, Jacob's Creek, 1774: Dear Sir, I am sorry to inform you the Indians have stopped all the gentlemen from going down the river. In the first place, they killed one MURPHY, a trader, & wounded another, then robbed their canoe. Does anyone know who this Murphy was who the Indians killed? Any information on this would be appreciated. Thanks so much. Becky Murphy Dahl