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December 9, 1811
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
US troops and volunteers returned to Vincennes after a battle near Prophet's Town without Indian interference due to their dispersion. Officers and men showed great bravery. Regular troops lost about 20 killed and 57 wounded.
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We learn that letters from Vincennes announce the return to that place of the United States' troops and volunteers who were present at the late engagement near the Prophet's town. It is not understood that the Indians made the least attempt to impede their return. Indeed their complete dispersion, and the loss they encountered on the field of battle, probably put it out of their power.
A letter from an officer in Col. Boynton's regiment of regulars, states that the officers and men, volunteers as well as regulars, displayed great bravery and determined courage. The loss of the regular troops is said to have been, including the wounded that have died since the battle, about 20 killed and 57 wounded.
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We learn that letters from Vincennes announce the return to that place of the United States' troops and volunteers who were present at the late engagement near the Prophet's town. It is not understood that the Indians made the least attempt to impede their return. Indeed their complete dispersion, and the loss they encountered on the field of battle, probably put it out of their power.
A letter from an officer in Col. Boynton's regiment of regulars, states that the officers and men, volunteers as well as regulars, displayed great bravery and determined courage. The loss of the regular troops is said to have been, including the wounded that have died since the battle, about 20 killed and 57 wounded.
Nat. Intel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Vincennes Return
Prophet's Town Battle
Us Troops
Indian Dispersion
Military Casualties
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Boynton
Where did it happen?
Vincennes
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Vincennes
Event Date
Late Engagement
Key Persons
Col. Boynton
Outcome
regular troops: about 20 killed and 57 wounded; indians: complete dispersion and losses on the field.
Event Details
Letters from Vincennes report the return of US troops and volunteers from a recent engagement near Prophet's Town. Indians did not impede the return due to their dispersion and battle losses. An officer in Col. Boynton's regiment praised the bravery of all involved.