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Domestic News October 25, 1823

Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser

Alexandria, Virginia

What is this article about?

New conflict between Cherokee and Osage Indians near Red River: Osages attacked Cherokee hunters, killing some men. Cherokee Chief Tick-a-toke sent for reinforcements, which departed last week from the Cherokee nation. Reported in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Aug. 19.

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CHEROKEES AND OSAGES

Little Rock, (Arkansas,) Aug. 19— We learn from a gentleman who arrived yesterday from the Cherokee nation, that new difficulties had broken out between these Indians. A party of the former while hunting in the neighborhood of Red River, are said to have been attacked by the latter, who killed some of their men. Tick-a-toke, the Chief of the Cherokee party, despatched a runner to his nation to procure a reinforcement; and a party started from the nation last week, to render him assistance.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Cherokee Osage Conflict Indian Attack Red River Tick A Toke Cherokee Reinforcements

What entities or persons were involved?

Tick A Toke

Where did it happen?

Neighborhood Of Red River

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Neighborhood Of Red River

Event Date

Last Week

Key Persons

Tick A Toke

Outcome

some cherokee men killed; reinforcements sent

Event Details

A party of Cherokees while hunting near Red River attacked by Osages, who killed some of their men. Tick-a-toke, Chief of the Cherokee party, despatched a runner for reinforcement; a party started from the Cherokee nation last week to assist.

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