When was it published?

September 6, 1838 in Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Domestic News September 6, 1838

Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs, Military, Transportation

Q: What keywords are associated?

Indian Attack, Wagon Train, Camp Pinckney, Okefenokee Swamp, Mr Branch, Gallantry

Staunton, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Florida, a train of four wagons loaded with provisions and guarded by sixteen men was attacked by Indians between Camp Pinckney and Okefenokee Swamp. The hindmost wagon escaped; the other three were taken and burned. One man killed, two wounded, five mules shot. Wagon-master Mr. Branch praised for gallantry in saving a wounded man.

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Florida.--A train of four wagons loaded with provisions and guarded by sixteen men, were attacked by a party of Indians between camp Pinckney and Okefenokee swamp. The hindmost wagon on the commencement of the attack turned about and escaped--the other three were taken and burnt--one man killed, two wounded, and five mules shot. Great praise is given to Mr. Branch, the wagon-master, for his gallantry on the occasion.--He saved the life of one of the wounded men by getting him up on his own horse in the presence of the enemy.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Military Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Indian Attack Wagon Train Camp Pinckney Okefenokee Swamp Mr Branch Gallantry

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Branch

Where did it happen?

Florida, Between Camp Pinckney And Okefenokee Swamp

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Florida, Between Camp Pinckney And Okefenokee Swamp

Key Persons

Mr. Branch

Outcome

one man killed, two wounded, and five mules shot; three wagons taken and burnt, one wagon escaped

Event Details

A train of four wagons loaded with provisions and guarded by sixteen men were attacked by a party of Indians. The hindmost wagon turned about and escaped; the other three were taken and burnt. Great praise is given to Mr. Branch, the wagon-master, for his gallantry; he saved the life of one of the wounded men by getting him up on his own horse in the presence of the enemy.