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Domestic News
February 9, 1822
Winchester Gazette
Winchester, Virginia
What is this article about?
Lieutenant Scott arrived in St. Louis from Fort Smith reporting a severe battle where Cherokees defeated Osages near Canadian Fork, taking nearly 100 scalps and prisoners.
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INDIAN FIGHT—CONFIRMATION.
St. Louis, Dec 24.—Lieutenant Scott, of the United States' army, arrived here on Tuesday last from Fort Smith, (on the Arkansas.)
We learn from this gentleman that a severe battle had been fought between the Cherokees and Osages, in which the latter were defeated with great loss. The Osages were on their way, or had arrived at the Canadian Fork, (a considerable distance above Fort Smith) when the Cherokees, who were in pursuit, came up with them, and fell upon them, taking nearly 100 scalps and prisoners.
St. Louis, Dec 24.—Lieutenant Scott, of the United States' army, arrived here on Tuesday last from Fort Smith, (on the Arkansas.)
We learn from this gentleman that a severe battle had been fought between the Cherokees and Osages, in which the latter were defeated with great loss. The Osages were on their way, or had arrived at the Canadian Fork, (a considerable distance above Fort Smith) when the Cherokees, who were in pursuit, came up with them, and fell upon them, taking nearly 100 scalps and prisoners.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Indian Fight
Cherokee Osage Battle
Scalps Prisoners
Fort Smith
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Scott
Cherokees
Osages
Where did it happen?
Canadian Fork
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Canadian Fork
Key Persons
Lieutenant Scott
Cherokees
Osages
Outcome
osages defeated with great loss; cherokees took nearly 100 scalps and prisoners
Event Details
A severe battle occurred between the Cherokees and Osages near Canadian Fork, where the Osages were pursuing or arriving when the Cherokees attacked and defeated them.