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November 29, 1813
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Knoxville on Nov. 15, citizens received news of General Coffee's victory over the Creek Indians and gathered in an illuminated church for a patriotic sermon by Parson Nelson.
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Knoxville, Nov. 15
The official account of general Coffee's victory over the Creek Indians, reached this on Friday last. The citizens of the town exhibited their usual degree of patriotic feeling.
Pursuant to previous arrangements the citizens of the town and its vicinity assembled in the Church at 6 o'clock P. M. which was brilliantly illuminated. The patriotic Parson Nelson, read from the Pulpit the official report of general Coffee, & then delivered an expressive, eloquent, and patriotic sermon suitable to the occasion.
The official account of general Coffee's victory over the Creek Indians, reached this on Friday last. The citizens of the town exhibited their usual degree of patriotic feeling.
Pursuant to previous arrangements the citizens of the town and its vicinity assembled in the Church at 6 o'clock P. M. which was brilliantly illuminated. The patriotic Parson Nelson, read from the Pulpit the official report of general Coffee, & then delivered an expressive, eloquent, and patriotic sermon suitable to the occasion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Celebration
Religious Event
What keywords are associated?
Creek Indians
General Coffee
Victory
Patriotic Sermon
Knoxville Assembly
What entities or persons were involved?
General Coffee
Parson Nelson
Where did it happen?
Knoxville
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Knoxville
Event Date
Nov. 15
Key Persons
General Coffee
Parson Nelson
Event Details
Official account of General Coffee's victory over the Creek Indians reached Knoxville on Friday last, prompting citizens to assemble in the illuminated church at 6 P.M. where Parson Nelson read the report and delivered a patriotic sermon.