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November 24, 1840
Wheeling Times And Advertiser
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A letter from Florida army headquarters dated October 23, 1840, reports encouraging prospects for ending the Florida War. Indians assented to General Armistead's terms, with a chiefs' deputation heading to Washington. Chiefs seek to retain Florida land but will submit to government orders.
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ENCOURAGING PROSPECTS.—We have been favored with the perusal of a letter from the head quarters of the army in Florida, dated Oct. 23, 1840, which holds out the most encouraging prospects for a termination of the Florida war. 'The first conference of the Indians with General Armistead led to the terms which he had to propose to them, to all of which they assented, and which are to be presented to the Government at Washington by a deputation of Chiefs. This deputation is to come on this month. The chiefs who have had interviews with Gen. Armistead appear to be anxious for the settlement of the vexed question.—They want to retain a portion of the country in Florida, but say, if the Government orders otherwise, they will submit. Should the present renewed prospect of peace, under the auspices of Gen. Armistead and the brave officers and soldiers under his command, end in the fulfillment of our wishes, we shall be rejoiced. Gen. A. has been indefatigable in his exertions since he took command of the Florida army, and, if he succeed in terminating the war, his country will not be ungrateful.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Florida War
Peace Negotiations
General Armistead
Indian Chiefs
Deputation To Washington
What entities or persons were involved?
General Armistead
Indians
Chiefs
Gen. A.
Where did it happen?
Florida, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
General Armistead
Indians
Chiefs
Gen. A.
Location
Florida, Washington
Event Date
Oct. 23, 1840
Story Details
Letter reports Indians assented to Armistead's peace terms after conference; deputation of chiefs to present to Washington government this month; chiefs anxious for settlement, want to keep Florida portion but will submit; praise for Armistead's efforts to end war.