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Domestic News May 13, 1817

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Reports of hostile Creek Indian activities on Georgia frontiers, including cattle raids instigated by Woodbine, prompt plans to send U.S. artillery from local garrison to aid in chastising them. Savannah accounts to April 15 describe ongoing alarms.

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We understand that a company of the United States' artillery will be immediately ordered from the garrison of this harbor to the frontiers of Georgia, to aid in chastising the hostile Creek Indians.

INDIAN OUTRAGES—Again.

Savannah, April 22.—We have accounts from the southward to the 15th inst. which state that the frontier has been for some time past in a constant state of alarm from the hostile appearance of the Indians, (supposed to be the Lower Creeks, or Flint river Indians)—who, it is believed, have established a town on the O-kafonoka, near the head of the St. Mary's river; and, are in the habit of visiting our frontier settlements, and often driving off large droves of cattle, and sometimes horses. The hostility evinced by the Indians, is attributed to the notorious Woodbine; who, it seems, has again made his appearance among the deluded savages. A gentleman of respectability, near the St. John's East Florida, writes to his friend in St. Mary's as follows—“I hope something will be done effectually with the Indians, who are instigated by Woodbine, now resident at the mouth of Sewanee, where there is a fort and block house.” It is generally believed that Woodbine has been endeavouring for a considerable time past, to inveigle them to depart with him for the island of Cuba, where he tells them they will be free. We hope government will pay some attention to the exposed situation of our frontier brethren; and send a force for their protection.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Military

What keywords are associated?

Indian Outrages Creek Indians Woodbine Georgia Frontier Cattle Raids Military Aid

What entities or persons were involved?

Woodbine

Where did it happen?

Frontiers Of Georgia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Frontiers Of Georgia

Event Date

April 22

Key Persons

Woodbine

Outcome

driving off large droves of cattle, and sometimes horses

Event Details

Hostile Creek Indians, possibly Lower Creeks or Flint river Indians, established a town on O-kafonoka near St. Mary's river and raid frontier settlements for cattle and horses, instigated by Woodbine who aims to lead them to Cuba. U.S. artillery company to be sent from local garrison to Georgia frontiers to chastise them. Frontier in constant alarm; calls for government protection.

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