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Domestic News
February 9, 1822
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Lieutenant Scott of the U.S. Army arrived in St. Louis from Fort Smith and reported a severe battle between Cherokees and Osages near Canadian Fork, where the Osages were defeated with great loss, and Cherokees took nearly 100 scalps and prisoners.
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St. Louis, Dec. 29.—Lieutenant Scott, of the U. 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.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Cherokee Osage Battle
Fort Smith
Canadian Fork
Scalps
Prisoners
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Scott
Where did it happen?
Canadian Fork (Above Fort Smith, Arkansas)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Canadian Fork (Above Fort Smith, Arkansas)
Key Persons
Lieutenant Scott
Outcome
osages defeated with great loss; cherokees took nearly 100 scalps and prisoners
Event Details
A severe battle was fought between the Cherokees and Osages. The Osages were on their way or had arrived at the Canadian Fork when the pursuing Cherokees caught up and attacked them.