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Domestic News
September 23, 1811
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
In Georgetown, Kentucky, on August 28, a call is issued for volunteer cavalry to join Governor Harrison's army of militia and regulars moving from Vincennes around September 20 to confront the Prophet and his tribe up the Wabash River.
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A BATTLE EXPECTED.
Georgetown, (Ky.) Aug. 28.
Volunteers, Attention.
Governor Harrison will move from Vincennes, about the 20th of September, with an army of militia, and col. Boyd's regiment, and major Floyd's battalion of regulars, to chastise the Prophet and his tribe who live up the Wabash. The Kentucky troops, not being called on, it is proposed that such gentlemen as choose, will form a corps of Volunteer cavalry, and proceed to the place of rendezvous; each man having a good horse and armed with a sword, pistols and knife. Those choosing to Volunteer are requested to send a note to col. Daveiss, in Lexington, by mail.
Georgetown, (Ky.) Aug. 28.
Volunteers, Attention.
Governor Harrison will move from Vincennes, about the 20th of September, with an army of militia, and col. Boyd's regiment, and major Floyd's battalion of regulars, to chastise the Prophet and his tribe who live up the Wabash. The Kentucky troops, not being called on, it is proposed that such gentlemen as choose, will form a corps of Volunteer cavalry, and proceed to the place of rendezvous; each man having a good horse and armed with a sword, pistols and knife. Those choosing to Volunteer are requested to send a note to col. Daveiss, in Lexington, by mail.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Volunteers
Cavalry
Prophet
Wabash
Harrison
Militia
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Harrison
Col. Boyd
Major Floyd
Col. Daveiss
The Prophet
Where did it happen?
Georgetown, (Ky.)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Georgetown, (Ky.)
Event Date
Aug. 28
Key Persons
Governor Harrison
Col. Boyd
Major Floyd
Col. Daveiss
The Prophet
Event Details
Governor Harrison will move from Vincennes about the 20th of September with an army of militia, col. Boyd's regiment, and major Floyd's battalion of regulars to chastise the Prophet and his tribe up the Wabash. Kentucky volunteers are proposed to form a cavalry corps, each with horse, sword, pistols, and knife, and contact col. Daveiss in Lexington.