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July 31, 1838
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In Florida's Alachua and Columbia counties, families face starvation amid conflicts with Indians, as rations are only available at distant forts like Fort White (20 miles) or Black Creek (60-70 miles) through dangerous territory without transportation or protection.
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Melancholy.—The inhabitants of Florida have not only the Indians to contend with, but famine.
It is stated in the St. Augustine Herald that great distress prevails in the counties of Alachua and Columbia, Florida. Many families were reduced to the verge of starvation. Rations are refused them unless they go to Fort White, a distance of 20 miles, or Black Creek to receive them, a distance of 60 or 70 miles, thro' a country beset with dangers. They have no means of transportation for such a distance, and if they had, they cannot attempt it without a strong protecting force.
It is stated in the St. Augustine Herald that great distress prevails in the counties of Alachua and Columbia, Florida. Many families were reduced to the verge of starvation. Rations are refused them unless they go to Fort White, a distance of 20 miles, or Black Creek to receive them, a distance of 60 or 70 miles, thro' a country beset with dangers. They have no means of transportation for such a distance, and if they had, they cannot attempt it without a strong protecting force.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Florida Famine
Alachua County Distress
Columbia County Starvation
Indian Conflicts
Rations Shortage
Where did it happen?
Alachua And Columbia Counties, Florida
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Alachua And Columbia Counties, Florida
Outcome
many families reduced to the verge of starvation
Event Details
Great distress prevails due to famine and dangers from Indians; rations refused unless collected from distant forts (Fort White 20 miles, Black Creek 60-70 miles) through perilous country, lacking transportation and protection.