On 5 October 1675 , Springfield was attacked by the native inhabitants .
Morgan 's blockhouse became a fortress of the place , and , after the burning of the settlement , held out until messengers had been despatched to Hadley .
On 5 October 1675 , Springfield was attacked by the native inhabitants , and Morgan 's blockhouse became a fortress of the place , and , after the burning of the settlement , held out until messengers had been despatched to Hadley .