Fighting Indians... The War of 1812...
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December 05, 1812
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., December 5, 1812
* War of 1812 original
* Florida Indians
On the front page under "Newnan's Expedition" is a detailed account of Colonel Newnan's expedition against the Florida Indians.
Newnan's extensive letter, datelined "New Hope, St. John's, 19th Oct. 1812" describes his itinerary as well his engagements with the Lotchaway & Alligator Indians. Newnan, who was in charge of a detachment of Georgia Volunteers, mentions that in one of the battles the "...loss of the enemy must have been considerable. I saw seven fall to the ground with my own eyes, among whom was their King, Payne, two of them fell near the swamp, the rest our men had the curiosity to scalp..."
Concludes on pg. 2, signed in type: Daniel Newnan.
Other news of the day with ads. Some lite foxing, otherwise good. 4 pages.
* War of 1812 original
* Florida Indians
On the front page under "Newnan's Expedition" is a detailed account of Colonel Newnan's expedition against the Florida Indians.
Newnan's extensive letter, datelined "New Hope, St. John's, 19th Oct. 1812" describes his itinerary as well his engagements with the Lotchaway & Alligator Indians. Newnan, who was in charge of a detachment of Georgia Volunteers, mentions that in one of the battles the "...loss of the enemy must have been considerable. I saw seven fall to the ground with my own eyes, among whom was their King, Payne, two of them fell near the swamp, the rest our men had the curiosity to scalp..."
Concludes on pg. 2, signed in type: Daniel Newnan.
Other news of the day with ads. Some lite foxing, otherwise good. 4 pages.
Category: Pre-Civil War
