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Domestic News
November 29, 1838
Lincoln Telegraph
Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine
What is this article about?
Gen. Scott reports from Athens, Tennessee, on November 6 that 200 Cherokees are hiding in North Carolina mountains near Oconaluftee. Lieut. Smith was attacked by prisoners, resulting in two murders and one severe wounding; Col. Foster sent to capture the perpetrators.
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Cherokee Troubles -Gen. Scott writes from Athens, Tennessee, Nov. 6: that he has been obliged to retain his forces some time longer in consequence of about 200 of the Cherokees having secreted themselves in the North Carolina Mountain near Oconaluftee. Lieut. Smith who had been sent on thither to secure some fugitives, on his return with them had two of his men murdered, and one severely wounded by the prisoners, himself escaping by the fleetness of his horse. Gen. Scott has sent Col. Foster with mounted men, to scour the mountains and capture the murderers, &c.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
What keywords are associated?
Cherokee Troubles
Gen Scott
Athens Tennessee
Oconaluftee
Indian Conflict
Lieut Smith
Col Foster
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Scott
Lieut. Smith
Col. Foster
Where did it happen?
Athens, Tennessee
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Athens, Tennessee
Event Date
Nov. 6
Key Persons
Gen. Scott
Lieut. Smith
Col. Foster
Outcome
two men murdered, one severely wounded
Event Details
Gen. Scott retains forces due to 200 Cherokees secreted in North Carolina mountains near Oconaluftee. Lieut. Smith, sent to secure fugitives, attacked on return: two men killed, one wounded by prisoners; Smith escapes. Col. Foster sent with mounted men to capture murderers.