War Department dispatch from Maj. Gen. Scott on Florida frontier
The Globe prints Major General Winfield Scott’s full letter from May 11 1856 from St Augustine. He relates delays in delivering reports from Brig. Gen Clinch and updates on Indian depredations near Fort Drane and along the Alachua frontier. He details troop reinforcements at Fort King, mounting regular and volunteer forces, and attempts to secure the western flank with mounted companies and a patrol ascent of the St Johns to deter raids. He criticizes Maj Read for not reporting and argues for a substantial regular force to finish the Seminole war, expressing personal illness but intent to return to balance the campaign.
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Maj. McLemore
Maj. Reed
Reed
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Florida
Winfield Scott
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U.S. Army
Report of Wing Operations from Papa Bay to Fort Cooper
General Clincivs reports the Rivht Wing Florida Army marching from Papa Bay on order to Port Cooper. The force totaled eight hundred two, with 80 sick left at Fort Brooke. On April 18th a patrol was fired upon near a farmstead. Lieut Dawson and private Howard were wounded. Col Bankhead reinforced but the enemy had already withdrawn. Major Cooper was besieged from April 5 to 17, suffering one killed and five wounded. Cooper and officers deserve gratitude for their conduct.
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Marching Defense and Fort King Campaign Notes
Brigadier General D. L. Clinch reports on a strenuous march through swamps and hammocks from Fort King to Fort Deane, detailing 250stout enemy force estimates, river crossings, cattle cattle drives, and the endurance of officers and men under extreme heat and fatigue. He praises unit cohesion and discipline and notes losses of horses and mules, with a closing praise for Glascock’s Southern loyalty amid Texas debate.
Glascock defends Southern rights in heated debate
In a published exchange General Glascock defended the South against Northern malice, asserting Texas' fight for liberty and offering personal aid. The letter praises his active, ardent stance in defending Southern institutions during the session and cautions readers not to misjudge his merits.
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Glascock
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W. Z. Grayson
Grayson
Texas
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Massachusetts
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Northward Echoes and Local News From Cuannzsroy
The South Carolina steamer from Norfolk via Smithville arrived, bringing Norfolk papers to the 9th and various U.S. and regional notes. Pennsylvania Abolition debate failed. Charleston Harbor funding rose to 200000. A guard member Jesse Dickinson died near Talbotton Columbus road. New regimental officers elected in Georgia. Capt Dawson’s seniority noted. Rail Road survey planned through Rabun County with the Georgia Brigade of Engineers.
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