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September 28, 1782
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Letters from Georgia describe a recent clash between Indians and Gen. Wayne's rebel army, featuring a duel where Indian chief Emiteeco shot Wayne's horse and raised his tomahawk to kill him, but was killed by a rebel dragoon, saving Wayne.
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CHARLESTOWN, (S. C.) July 3.
Letters from Georgia mention an engagement to have lately happened between a body of Indians and the rebel army under Gen. Wayne, in the course of which, a single combat was fought between the Indian Chief and the Rebel General. Wayne's horse was shot under him, and the tomahawk of Emiteeco was uplifted, and in the moment of putting an end to his existence, when a rebel dragoon came up, and saved the life of his commander, by dispatching the Indian warrior with his sword.
Letters from Georgia mention an engagement to have lately happened between a body of Indians and the rebel army under Gen. Wayne, in the course of which, a single combat was fought between the Indian Chief and the Rebel General. Wayne's horse was shot under him, and the tomahawk of Emiteeco was uplifted, and in the moment of putting an end to his existence, when a rebel dragoon came up, and saved the life of his commander, by dispatching the Indian warrior with his sword.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
What keywords are associated?
Georgia Engagement
Indian Chief Emiteeco
Gen Wayne Duel
Rebel Army Clash
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Wayne
Emiteeco
Where did it happen?
Georgia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Georgia
Event Date
Lately
Key Persons
Gen. Wayne
Emiteeco
Outcome
wayne's horse shot; emiteeco killed by rebel dragoon; wayne saved.
Event Details
Engagement between Indians and rebel army under Gen. Wayne; single combat between Indian Chief Emiteeco and Wayne, where Emiteeco nearly killed Wayne but was dispatched by a dragoon.