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Story July 17, 1837

Morning Herald

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

Major Gen. Jesup arrives in St. Augustine to establish military posts for protection against Seminole Indians along St. John's River. Reports deny Micanopy's death, note capture of Bow Legs, and suggest Indians avoiding conflict due to measles outbreak.

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The Indians.—Major Gen. Jesup and suite arrived at St. Augustine on Thursday last. His stay in that City, we understand, will be short.

It is contemplated to establish a post at the mouth of Moultrie Creek, about 5 miles south of St. Augustine, and by means of videttes to keep up a constant communication by way of Hanson's and Weadman's to Picolata. This will afford complete protection to the remaining plantations, South and East of the St. John's River. Two companies of foot are to be raised for local protection in St. Augustine—and a horse company will be mustered in for the protection of the Mandarin settlement.

Gen. Jesup went up to Volusia on Wednesday, and examined several sites, with a view to establish a post in a healthy position on the St. John's River. We understand he contemplates to establish a post at Silver Spring, on Lake George, about 25 miles North of Volusia.

The three Indians who were taken by Capt. Hanson says that Micanopy has not been killed, as reported; he is at the hunting ground at Ahapopika.

At Fort Foster a capture was made which is considered important, of Bow Legs, a brother of Alligator.

The Indians, it is now said, left their camp in consequence of the prevalence of the measles at Tampa, and that about 20 of them died before they left it.

The opinion is still expressed that they will commit no murders or depredations, at least for the present; and as a proof, it is stated that single expresses still continue to ride through to Tampa unmolested.—Savannah Republican.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Military Action

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune Justice

What keywords are associated?

Seminole Indians Military Posts Gen Jesup Indian Capture St Augustine Measles Outbreak

What entities or persons were involved?

Major Gen. Jesup Capt. Hanson Micanopy Bow Legs Alligator

Where did it happen?

St. Augustine, St. John's River, Florida

Story Details

Key Persons

Major Gen. Jesup Capt. Hanson Micanopy Bow Legs Alligator

Location

St. Augustine, St. John's River, Florida

Story Details

Gen. Jesup plans military posts at Moultrie Creek, Silver Spring, and elsewhere for protection; captures of Indians including Bow Legs; rumors of Micanopy alive and Indians fleeing measles, avoiding attacks.

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