Letter from Colonel Charles McLemore of the 76th Regiment in Lafayette, Alabama, to Governor Clement C. Clay.
In the letter McLemore explains that a number of Indians in the area have been "manafesting warlike symptoms"; in response, he has called out the militia and constructed two forts to protect the county. He describes recent events but reports that most of the Indians in the area are friendl...
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| Summary: | In the letter McLemore explains that a number of Indians in the area have been "manafesting warlike symptoms"; in response, he has called out the militia and constructed two forts to protect the county. He describes recent events but reports that most of the Indians in the area are friendly and willing to fight against the hostile forces: "...all the Indians in our county have not only reported themselfs friendly but have taken arms and ammunition and are now ready to fight...there is so much prejudice against them they were in emminent danger as the whites did at the first expect them all hostiles but I am proud to state that they are true to our interest so far." McLemore requests money to pay for provisions (though the men fighting "expect no pay for services"), and he asks the governor to send reinforcements to the area: "...if you will send one hundred men to each of our forts I think our people will be secure but if they are not defended the Indians we have run off and burnt out will come back in small parties and annoy us during the year we therefore shall reasonably expect your aid and have no doubt but you will be anxious to render us all the assistance you can." A transcription is included. [Original spelling retained.] |
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