Indian Attack on My Camp
Document 1792Adair describes an Indian attack on his camp and the gallant response of his officers and men.
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Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Adair describes an Indian attack on his camp and the gallant response of his officers and men.
Date
11/06/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort St. Clair
Collection
Document number
1792110690000
Note
Enclosed in Knox to US Senate, 12/19/1792.
Notable persons
James Wilkinson
John Adair
enemy
warriors
Lieutenant Madison
Lieutenant Hall
Ensigns Buchanan and Florin
Indians
Notable locations
Fort St. Clair
Notable items
degree of courage
stockade
stables
right flank
manly push
rereat
ammunition
scalp
Madison's bravery
pack horses
two dead on the ground