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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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In October 1806, US troops from Natchitoches marched towards the Sabine River to confront Spanish forces claiming territory on the US side, establishing a position amid border tensions; no immediate fighting anticipated.
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Extract of a letter from Natchitoches, dated October 24, 1806.
'The troops all marched from here towards the Sabine river the day before yesterday, a small number of invalids, &c. excepted, perhaps 60 in all, under captain Strong, who is left here to command the Fort; those gone out are 8 companies of artillery, commanded by Major Porter, with 4 pieces of cannon, nine companies of infantry, divided in two battalions, one commanded by Col. Kingsbury; the other by capt. Sparks and capt. Farrar's troop of horse, and a company of mounted infantry, from the county of Rapides, commanded by Major Welsh. They camped last night at Adaize, and the day after to-morrow will be at the Sabine, or some part of them. They have taken tools, a blacksmith's forge, and every thing they will want, to establish themselves for a time; but it is uncertain yet what position will be chosen, or what orders may come from the Executive. The Spaniards are all on the other side of the Sabine, and still talk of defending what they claim on this side, but they are unable to contend with the troops General Wilkinson has out. They will probably reinforce with all expedition in their power. No body here believes there will be any fighting at present.'
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Sabine River
Event Date
October 24, 1806
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no fighting expected at present; spaniards likely to reinforce but unable to contend with us troops
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US troops, including 8 companies of artillery with 4 cannon under Major Porter, 9 companies of infantry in two battalions under Col. Kingsbury and Capt. Sparks, Capt. Farrar's troop of horse, and a company of mounted infantry under Major Welsh, marched from Natchitoches towards the Sabine River, camping at Adaize; equipped to establish a position; Spaniards on the opposite side claiming territory but expected to reinforce without immediate conflict.