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Domestic News
September 2, 1824
Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Two U.S. soldiers, Clark and Wilson, deserted from Green Bay post armed with muskets. Pursued by Indians, they fought back, resulting in both soldiers and four Indians killed in the skirmish.
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From the Detroit Gazette of August 13.
A BLOODY BATTLE.
A letter from Green Bay, dated July 31, says, 'I have only the following news to write: Two soldiers, Clark and Wilson, deserted from this post a few days ago, armed with 4 muskets, &c. They were pursued by the Indians, (who are generally employed to bring back deserters.) and were overtaken. The soldiers were determined not to be taken and when the Indians came within musket shot distance the action commenced, and lasted for some time. The following is the result— Soldiers killed, 2, Indians killed, 4; total, 6.'
A BLOODY BATTLE.
A letter from Green Bay, dated July 31, says, 'I have only the following news to write: Two soldiers, Clark and Wilson, deserted from this post a few days ago, armed with 4 muskets, &c. They were pursued by the Indians, (who are generally employed to bring back deserters.) and were overtaken. The soldiers were determined not to be taken and when the Indians came within musket shot distance the action commenced, and lasted for some time. The following is the result— Soldiers killed, 2, Indians killed, 4; total, 6.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Green Bay
Soldier Desertion
Indian Pursuit
Bloody Battle
Casualties
What entities or persons were involved?
Clark
Wilson
Where did it happen?
Green Bay
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Green Bay
Event Date
A Few Days Before July 31
Key Persons
Clark
Wilson
Outcome
soldiers killed, 2; indians killed, 4; total, 6
Event Details
Two soldiers, Clark and Wilson, deserted from the post armed with 4 muskets. Pursued by Indians employed to bring back deserters, they were overtaken and fought when the Indians approached within musket shot, resulting in a battle that lasted some time.