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Domestic News
October 22, 1813
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
On October 5, 1813, near Fort Hawkins, Georgia, Indians attacked an escort and seized provisions bound for the Creek Agency. Gen. Floyd dispatched 300 horse and three infantry companies in pursuit. A later report claimed the detachment overtook the Indians and recovered the provisions.
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UNPLEASANT NEWS.
Savannah, Oct. 12, 1813.
We have seen a gentleman just from
Jones county, from whom we learn, that
on the 5th inst. an express from Fort
Hawkins reach Gen. Floyd, who was
with the troops, encamped this side of
that place, giving the sad intelligence
that a body of Indians had attacked the
escort and taken the whole of the pro-
visions on the way to the Creek Agen-
cy for the expedition destined against
them. On receipt of the news, Gen.
Floyd immediately dispatched 300
horse and three companies of infantry
in pursuit of the Indians. Our inform-
ant further states, that on his way down
to this place, it was reported that the
detachment had overtaken the Indians
and retaken the provisions. We hope
this report is true.
Savannah, Oct. 12, 1813.
We have seen a gentleman just from
Jones county, from whom we learn, that
on the 5th inst. an express from Fort
Hawkins reach Gen. Floyd, who was
with the troops, encamped this side of
that place, giving the sad intelligence
that a body of Indians had attacked the
escort and taken the whole of the pro-
visions on the way to the Creek Agen-
cy for the expedition destined against
them. On receipt of the news, Gen.
Floyd immediately dispatched 300
horse and three companies of infantry
in pursuit of the Indians. Our inform-
ant further states, that on his way down
to this place, it was reported that the
detachment had overtaken the Indians
and retaken the provisions. We hope
this report is true.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
What keywords are associated?
Indian Attack
Creek Agency
Gen Floyd
Provisions Seizure
Military Pursuit
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Floyd
Where did it happen?
Fort Hawkins
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Hawkins
Event Date
Oct. 5, 1813
Key Persons
Gen. Floyd
Outcome
provisions taken by indians; detachment pursued and reportedly retaken them.
Event Details
A body of Indians attacked the escort and took the whole of the provisions on the way to the Creek Agency. Gen. Floyd dispatched 300 horse and three companies of infantry in pursuit.