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INDIAN MASSACRE.Extract a letter from Dr. \V. B. Ector, now on a tour in the Albania territory, to the editor of the Reflector, dated Fort Claiborne, March 16—M A most horrid massacre was committed on the federal road, 70 miles above here, on Friday night last, the 14th inst. I witnessed the scene myself, and hasten to inform you of the particulars. Mr. Wm. Ogly, and three children killed, and two wounded; Mrs. Eli Streud wounded, and child killed hv Indians. I encamped within 2 miles of the place, and dressed the wounded myself. 1 considered them all mortal, at least very dangerous. Mr Ggly was the only one shot and scalped ; (ho others were tomahawked Two person* only, Mrs. Ogly and Mr. Stroud, escaped unhurt. Several parties of lndiuns hod beeii seen io the neighborhood, but were suffered to pass, as they professed friendship, though clit*ring some personal insults. Trails liars been discovered near the road, Griug he.-rd, and Indians occasionall y seen Danger and alarm prevail throughout the rout and frontier of the territory. Governor Bibb it here, and is taking measures to pursue them, and intercept any Imstties who may be reiurnine; from belew the Spanish line, and protect ihe road and inhabitants. Two settlers have lately been killed at the mouth of Murder creek. 20 miles above Fort Crawford. Maenark's wife, who has been with the hostiles several years, has lately returned, and says that flit* Indians do not intend to make a stand against Geo. Jackson, but will separate in parties, lay waste the frontier country, and murder the inhabitants.”Reflector.
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Augusta Herald
Augusta, Georgia, US
Tue, Apr 07, 1818
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