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Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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On the morning of February 13, 1842, Companies A and H of the 8th Infantry, under Capt. Gwynn, were attacked twice by Indians in Wahoo Swamp while traveling from Tampa to Pilatka, Florida. Sgt. Sword of H Company was killed, and one private was dangerously wounded. The Indians, believed led by Tigertail, fled after the troops charged.
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Sir--Companies A and H. 8th infantry, under Capt. Gwynn, en route from Tampa to Pilatka, were attacked twice in the Wahoo Swamp, on the morning of 13th inst., Sergt. Sword of H Company killed, and one Private dangerously wounded. The hammock at the points of attack being unusually dense, it was impossible to form any correct estimate of the enemy opposed to Captain Gwynn.
On the first appearance of the enemy every disposition that skill and bravery could devise was made for their reception; and the troops gallantly charged hoping to close with the Indians, but they fled, believing that discretion is the better part of valor. Tigertail, who recently took French leave of Tampa, is supposed to have headed the Indians.
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Wahoo Swamp, Florida
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Morning Of 13th Inst.
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sergt. sword of h company killed, one private dangerously wounded; indians fled after troops charged.
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Companies A and H, 8th infantry, under Capt. Gwynn, en route from Tampa to Pilatka, were attacked twice in the Wahoo Swamp. The hammock at the points of attack being unusually dense, it was impossible to form any correct estimate of the enemy. On the first appearance of the enemy every disposition that skill and bravery could devise was made for their reception; and the troops gallantly charged hoping to close with the Indians, but they fled. Tigertail, who recently took French leave of Tampa, is supposed to have headed the Indians.