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December 28, 1810
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In Gibson Port, Mississippi Territory, a gentleman and companion were attacked by four armed Choctaw Indians on November 7, 1810, beaten severely, stripped, taken prisoner 4 miles away, and released the next morning.
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Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the Mississippi Territory, dated Gibson Port, November 13, 1810.
I have just time before the departure of the mail to inform you of my arrival here, though it was attended with considerable difficulty and a warm conflict with the Choctaw Indians. On the 7th instant, four of the above nation well armed attacked two of us where we were lodged, and beat us very sorely, and tore every rag of clothing from my body, then carried us prisoners about 4 miles, where we remained until morning before we were liberated.
I have just time before the departure of the mail to inform you of my arrival here, though it was attended with considerable difficulty and a warm conflict with the Choctaw Indians. On the 7th instant, four of the above nation well armed attacked two of us where we were lodged, and beat us very sorely, and tore every rag of clothing from my body, then carried us prisoners about 4 miles, where we remained until morning before we were liberated.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Choctaw Indians
Attack
Prisoners
Mississippi Territory
Gibson Port
Where did it happen?
Gibson Port, Mississippi Territory
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Gibson Port, Mississippi Territory
Event Date
November 7, 1810
Outcome
beaten very sorely, clothing torn off, held prisoner about 4 miles until morning, then liberated
Event Details
Four well-armed Choctaw Indians attacked two men lodged there, beat them, stripped the writer of clothing, and carried them prisoners about 4 miles, where they remained until morning before liberation