When was it published?

January 11, 1839 in Vermont Phœnix

Story January 11, 1839

Vermont Phœnix

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event, Military Action

Q: What keywords are associated?

Texas Border Incursion, Caddo Pursuit, Military Response, Gen Rusk, Col Many, Shreveport Expedition

Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Ludlow, Windham County, Windsor County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

Natchitoches Herald reports Gen. Rusk and 100 Texans crossed Sabine River pursuing Caddo Indians in the Republic, disarmed them, threatened the agent for arming them, then recrossed. US Col. Many led troops from Fort Jesup to Shreveport in response; outcome unknown. Raises prospect of war with Texas.

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Prospect of A war With Texas.—From the Natchitoches Herald of the 6th inst., we learn that Gen. Rusk, with about 100 Texans, had crossed the Sabine in pursuit of some Caddoes, who have been in the Republic, and after disarming them and threatening the Agent for furnishing them, as he said, with the arms and ammunition, he recrossed the river. Immediately on the receipt of the intelligence at Fort Jesup, Col. Many with all the troops under his command, proceeded to Shreveport, the scene of the violation, but the result of his expedition was yet unknown.—Atlas.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Military Action

What themes does it cover?

Justice Catastrophe

What keywords are associated?

Texas Border Incursion Caddo Pursuit Military Response Gen Rusk Col Many Shreveport Expedition

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Rusk Col. Many

Where did it happen?

Sabine River, Shreveport

Story Details

Key Persons

Gen. Rusk Col. Many

Location

Sabine River, Shreveport

Event Date

6th Inst.

Story Details

Gen. Rusk with 100 Texans crossed Sabine pursuing Caddoes in the Republic, disarmed them, threatened the Agent for furnishing arms and ammunition, then recrossed. Col. Many with troops from Fort Jesup proceeded to Shreveport, scene of violation; result unknown.