The area was first visited by white settlers in 1744, and was the site of a fort to guard against raids.

Less than a handful of Secos had held the base against the riots and raids.

Soon it would be summer, and they would have to be on guard against raids.

Many of the settlements had created small militias to protect themselves against raids by Indian tribes.

The second installation was in 1812 as protection against raids by American privateers.

He set his priorities in forming the new defense line against Circassian raids.

It was channeled from the spring on purpose for protection against Indian raids.

We will take tough action against monopolies, mergers and financial raids.

He has asked me to offer my advice in the matter of defence against raids from the sea.

It was founded in 1666 as a defensive military outpost against nomadic raids.