When was it published?

October 10, 1812 in Freeman's Chronicle

Domestic News October 10, 1812

Freeman's Chronicle

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Colonel M'gee, Don Bernardo Gutierrez, General John Adair

Q: What keywords are associated?

Illegal Expedition, Mexico Incursion, Nacogdoches, Gutierrez, M'gee, Adair

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

An unauthorized expedition from southwestern U.S. states crossed the Sabine River on the 9th and arrived at Nacogdoches on the 12th, where they were welcomed. Led by Colonel M'Gee, they took possession in the name of Don Bernardo Gutierrez to revolutionize the province and establish a republican government. General John Adair was reportedly to command but is not mentioned.

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The assemblage of persons who have gone from the South-western States or Territories across the Mississippi and into Mexico, on an illegal and unauthorised expedition against Mexico, crossed the River Sabine on the 9th, and arrived at Nacogdoches on the 12th, where they were received by the people with open arms.-- Colonel M'Gee, who commands them, it is said, proposed remaining there a few days for reinforcement. The city was taken possession of in the name of Don Bernardo Gutierrez, a popular leader of that country; and the avowed design of the expedition is to revolutionize the province, and to establish a republican form of government therein. It was said, we recollect, that General John Adair was to have commanded this expedition; but we do not see his name mentioned in the course of its progress.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military

What keywords are associated?

Illegal Expedition Mexico Incursion Nacogdoches Gutierrez M'gee Adair

What entities or persons were involved?

Colonel M'gee Don Bernardo Gutierrez General John Adair

Where did it happen?

Nacogdoches

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Nacogdoches

Event Date

9th And 12th

Key Persons

Colonel M'gee Don Bernardo Gutierrez General John Adair

Outcome

received with open arms by the people; city taken possession of; proposed remaining for reinforcements; no casualties mentioned

Event Details

An illegal and unauthorized expedition from southwestern U.S. states and territories crossed the Mississippi into Mexico, crossed the Sabine River on the 9th, and arrived at Nacogdoches on the 12th. Commanded by Colonel M'Gee, they were welcomed, took possession of the city in the name of Don Bernardo Gutierrez, and aimed to revolutionize the province and establish a republican government. General John Adair was expected to command but is not mentioned in progress reports.