When was it published?

January 6, 1786 in Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News January 6, 1786

Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

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Florida Indians, Spanish Settlers, Altamaha River, Creek Chiefs, Bribes Rejected

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A gentleman from St. Augustine reports extreme hostility from Florida Indians against Spaniards, who are restricted to within a mile of the garrison. Indians have burned evacuated English settlements on the Altamaha River and inland areas, believing uninhabited houses are haunted. Spaniards' attempts to bribe the Aconeck king and Cow-Keeper, a Lower-Creek chief, were rejected.

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By a gentleman just arrived from St. Augustine, we are informed, nothing can exceed the inveteracy of the Indians of Florida against the Spaniards. The latter have not an inhabitant a mile from the garrison; all the settlements which have been evacuated by the English on Altamaha river, and the inland parts of the country, are burned by the Indians, who never permit an uninhabited house to stand, from an idea of its being haunted by evil spirits. In short, nothing can exceed the uncomfortable situation of the Spaniards in that province. They have endeavoured to bribe over the Aconeck king, and the Cow-Keeper; a powerful chief of the Lower-Creeks, who rejected their presents with disdain.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Florida Indians Spanish Settlers Altamaha River Creek Chiefs Bribes Rejected

What entities or persons were involved?

Aconeck King Cow Keeper

Where did it happen?

St. Augustine, Florida

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

St. Augustine, Florida

Key Persons

Aconeck King Cow Keeper

Outcome

spaniards confined near garrison; settlements burned; bribes rejected with disdain

Event Details

Indians of Florida show extreme hostility against Spaniards, burning evacuated English settlements on Altamaha river and inland areas, believing uninhabited houses haunted by evil spirits. Spaniards in uncomfortable situation, unable to have inhabitants beyond a mile from garrison. Attempts to bribe Aconeck king and Cow-Keeper, powerful Lower-Creek chief, rejected.