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January 20, 1838

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Jan. 20, 1838 

* Battle of Lake Okeechobee - Florida
* Second Seminole War - Zachary Taylor


Page 3 has a letter from Z. Taylor's command which relates the Battle of Okeechobee, headed: "Authentic From Florida" datelines from Fort Gardner, beginning: "The 1st brigade under the command of colonel Taylor reached this, a few yours since, from Lake Okee-cho-bee where it encountered the Indians &, after a severe & bloody battle...the Indians were driven in every direction leaving 10 dead on the ground..." with more. This is followed by another letter with further details.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, bit of foxing at the top of the ftpg., nice condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War