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General Andrew Jackson and the Seminole Indian War...
General Andrew Jackson and the Seminole Indian War...
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June 06, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated June 6, 1818
* General Jackson in Florida with the Indians
* Arbuthnot and Ambristie are executed
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.
As noted in Wikipedia:
"Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential journalists of his day. Devoted primarily to politics, Niles' Weekly Register is considered an important source for the history of the period."
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the report headed: "Indian War" which includes: "....A party of the Tennessee volunteers amounting to near 50 arrived in this town [New Orleans]...from St. Marks. Gen. Jackson had discharged all his militia & himself with 1200 regular troops...If his purpose be to reach the Alabama, Pensacola will not be far out of his way...We are informed that the power of the savages is totally broken, their towns burnt, their corn destroyed..." with more.
This is followed by another report from the Louisiana Gazette which includes: "A number of Tennesseans, who lately were volunteers in Jackson's army in Florida...The accounts...had left general Jackson on his march to attack the Indian encampment at Swancey...General Jackson pursued them some distance...Gen. Jackson now discharged the Tennessee volunteers...took up a line of march for Fort Gadsden. It was thought by some that the general might pay a visit to Pensacola..." with more (see photos).
Among other reports in this issue are: "Slavery of the Mind" "Mellish's map of the World" "Army of the United States" is a very lengthy list of appointments & promotions.
There is also a message from the Governor of Connecticut which is signed in type: Oliver Wolcott
"Reply of the President" to the leaders of Annapolis, Maryland is signed in type: James Monroe
This issue is complete in 16 pages, measures about 6 1/2 by 10 inches, some foxing and minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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