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Letter, Judge Harry Toulmin, Fort Stoddert, to Governor, fearing that settlers will soon be sacrificed at the hands of the Indians; giving news from Generals Claiborne and Gaines on war with the Creeks; reporting Choctaws removing themselves from path of Creek attack; revealing day of expected Creek attack; depicting assembling of Creeks for battle; asking for troops, arms, and ammunition.

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  • Doc Number: 1751
  • Administration: David Holmes
  • Date(s): 1813-08-27
  • Description: Letter, Judge Harry Toulmin, Fort Stoddert, to Governor, fearing that settlers will soon be sacrificed at the hands of the Indians; giving news from Generals Claiborne and Gaines on war with the Creeks; reporting Choctaws removing themselves from path of Creek attack; revealing day of expected Creek attack; depicting assembling of Creeks for battle; asking for troops, arms, and ammunition.
  • Call Number: Series 0488
  • Filename: 488-1751-01.tif