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January 22, 1812
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Report from Chillicothe on Jan. 1, 1812: Shawnee Prophet surrendered to Gov. Harrison by Indian chiefs; Tecumseh to follow. Indians suffered 214 killed in recent Wabash battle, plus wounded.
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CHILLICOTHE, Jan. 1, 1812.
The Shawnee Prophet a prisoner.
A gentleman of intelligence and respectability from Cincinnati, who passed through New-Market, (Highland County) on Friday evening last, informs us that he saw a gentleman direct from the Indian territory, who informed him that he had conversed with some members of the Legislature of the territory, who communicated the important facts—that the Prophet was surrendered a prisoner to Gov. Harrison, by some Indian Chiefs: that Tecumseh, his brother, was to be surrendered also, in like manner—and that the Indian Chiefs stated, that in the late engagement, on the Wabash, the Indians lost 214 killed, besides a number wounded.
The Shawnee Prophet a prisoner.
A gentleman of intelligence and respectability from Cincinnati, who passed through New-Market, (Highland County) on Friday evening last, informs us that he saw a gentleman direct from the Indian territory, who informed him that he had conversed with some members of the Legislature of the territory, who communicated the important facts—that the Prophet was surrendered a prisoner to Gov. Harrison, by some Indian Chiefs: that Tecumseh, his brother, was to be surrendered also, in like manner—and that the Indian Chiefs stated, that in the late engagement, on the Wabash, the Indians lost 214 killed, besides a number wounded.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
What keywords are associated?
Shawnee Prophet
Tecumseh
Gov Harrison
Wabash Engagement
Indian Surrender
Indian Casualties
What entities or persons were involved?
Shawnee Prophet
Tecumseh
Gov. Harrison
Where did it happen?
Indian Territory
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Indian Territory
Event Date
Jan. 1, 1812
Key Persons
Shawnee Prophet
Tecumseh
Gov. Harrison
Outcome
indians lost 214 killed, besides a number wounded; shawnee prophet surrendered as prisoner; tecumseh to be surrendered
Event Details
The Shawnee Prophet was surrendered as a prisoner to Gov. Harrison by some Indian Chiefs. Tecumseh, his brother, was to be surrendered in like manner. In the late engagement on the Wabash, the Indians lost 214 killed, besides a number wounded.