Letter from Benjamin Bedell in Pine Level to Colonel James Caller in Washington County of the Mississippi Territory.
In the letter Bedell explains that several armed Indians have been seen in the area, causing "a general state of alarm." He urges Caller to provide military assistance, so the inhabitants will not have to abandon their crops and property: "Would it not be better, to support them, at t...
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Alabama documents Bedell, Benjamin J.; Caller, James, 1758-1819; Creek Indians; Indians of North America--Wars; United States--Militia |
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In the letter Bedell explains that several armed Indians have been seen in the area, causing "a general state of alarm." He urges Caller to provide military assistance, so the inhabitants will not have to abandon their crops and property: "Would it not be better, to support them, at their respective homes to maintain our just rights & prepare against evils that are hovering around us. Your council & company is solicited at this place as soon [as] possible." A transcript of the letter is included. |
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Q0000016896 - Q0000016899Q16896 - Q16899Letter from Benjamin Bedell in Pine Level to Colonel James Caller in Washington County of the Mississippi Territory.In the letter Bedell explains that several armed Indians have been seen in the area, causing "a general state of alarm." He urges Caller to provide military assistance, so the inhabitants will not have to abandon their crops and property: "Would it not be better, to support them, at their respective homes to maintain our just rights & prepare against evils that are hovering around us. Your council & company is solicited at this place as soon [as] possible." A transcript of the letter is included.1812 June 31812-06-031810-1819Bedell, Benjamin J.; Caller, James, 1758-1819; Creek Indians; Indians of North America--Wars; United States--MilitiaTextCorrespondenceCaller, JamesJames Caller papersSPR554v23326Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/2723 |
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