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Domestic News
June 10, 1812
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In Louisiana Territory, two Rangers killed two Winnebago Indians suspected as spies near Fort Mason, with no injuries to the Americans; further news expected.
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BY THE LAST MAILS.
From our Western Frontier.
St. Louis, Louisiana Territory, May 2.
Governor Howard has received information that two of his Rangers, Jesse Vanbibber and Lewis Jones, being detached from Captain Boons' company as spies, met a few days ago, above Fort Mason, two Winnebagoes; the Rangers attacked them without hesitation; the result was, that both the Indians were killed, and neither of our men hurt; they were killed the first fire. It is believed that those Indians were crossing the Mississippi, as spies, in advance of a large party; we expect hourly to have further news from Fort Mason.
From our Western Frontier.
St. Louis, Louisiana Territory, May 2.
Governor Howard has received information that two of his Rangers, Jesse Vanbibber and Lewis Jones, being detached from Captain Boons' company as spies, met a few days ago, above Fort Mason, two Winnebagoes; the Rangers attacked them without hesitation; the result was, that both the Indians were killed, and neither of our men hurt; they were killed the first fire. It is believed that those Indians were crossing the Mississippi, as spies, in advance of a large party; we expect hourly to have further news from Fort Mason.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
What keywords are associated?
Rangers
Winnebagoes
Indian Conflict
Fort Mason
Spies
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Howard
Jesse Vanbibber
Lewis Jones
Captain Boons
Where did it happen?
Above Fort Mason, Louisiana Territory
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Above Fort Mason, Louisiana Territory
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Key Persons
Governor Howard
Jesse Vanbibber
Lewis Jones
Captain Boons
Outcome
both indians killed, neither ranger hurt
Event Details
Two Rangers, Jesse Vanbibber and Lewis Jones, detached from Captain Boons' company as spies, met two Winnebagoes above Fort Mason and attacked them, killing both Indians on the first fire without injury to the Rangers. The Indians were believed to be spies crossing the Mississippi in advance of a large party.