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September 6, 1794
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In July 1794, Indians surprised a detachment of continental troops on Mud River near Nashville, killing 25 men and taking 26 horses. Recent murders occurred within three miles of Nashville, with militia in pursuit.
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AUGUSTA, August 9.
Extract of a letter from Nashville, in Cumberland settlements, to a gentleman in Burke county, dated July 14, 1794.
" Our frontier, settlers have been so much engaged in the French projected attacks on West Florida and Louisiana, as to neglect the motions of the Indians, who have surprised a detachment of the continental troops on Mud River, killed 25 men and taken about 26 horses.
The last murders committed, ' were but a few days since, and within three miles of this place ; a party of the militia are now in pursuit."
Extract of a letter from Nashville, in Cumberland settlements, to a gentleman in Burke county, dated July 14, 1794.
" Our frontier, settlers have been so much engaged in the French projected attacks on West Florida and Louisiana, as to neglect the motions of the Indians, who have surprised a detachment of the continental troops on Mud River, killed 25 men and taken about 26 horses.
The last murders committed, ' were but a few days since, and within three miles of this place ; a party of the militia are now in pursuit."
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Indian Attack
Mud River
Continental Troops
Nashville
Militia Pursuit
Where did it happen?
Nashville, Cumberland Settlements
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Nashville, Cumberland Settlements
Event Date
July 1794
Outcome
25 men killed, about 26 horses taken; recent murders within three miles of nashville; militia in pursuit
Event Details
Frontier settlers neglected Indian movements due to focus on French attacks; Indians surprised continental troops on Mud River and committed recent murders near Nashville.