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Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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On July 23, nine Sack Indians stole horses from Mr. Mucklewee's home near Fishing River, confined his family, but were confronted by neighbors led by Capt. Martin Palmer, resulting in six Indians killed and a child injured.
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Nine Indians, of the Sack nation, came to the house of a Mr. Mucklewee, living twelve miles above the ford of Fishing river, in this county, on the 23d of July. Three of them drove off a part of Mr. Mucklewee's horses, and the remaining six made the family go into the house, and barred up the door, and kept them from getting out in the night. One of them, however, made his escape out of the chimney, and alarmed the neighbors. Ten men were instantly collected, headed by capt. Martin Palmer, and proceeded directly to the house of Mucklewee, where they found the Indians. The whites demanded a surrender, when two of the Indians pulled off their shotbags and presented them, and four of them levelled their guns. Capt. Palmer then ordered his men to fire, and five of the Indians were killed: the sixth advanced into the house with his gun in his hand, and his tomahawk drawn, and cut off the hand of a child that stood near the door. He then wheeled and was in the act of discharging his musket at one of the men, when he was shot through the head and fell dead.
[Boon's Lick Intel.]
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Twelve Miles Above The Ford Of Fishing River, In This County
Event Date
23d Of July
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five indians killed in initial fire; sixth indian killed after cutting off a child's hand
Event Details
Nine Sack Indians arrived at Mr. Mucklewee's house, three drove off horses, six confined the family inside and barred the door. One family member escaped via chimney and alerted neighbors. Ten men led by Capt. Palmer arrived, demanded surrender. Indians resisted, leading to gunfire; five killed, sixth entered house, injured child, and was shot dead.