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Thomas Sidney Jesup Diary, 1836-1837
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State Archives of Florida, Collection M86-12
Description
Diary of General Thomas Sidney Jesup while commanding his first campaign of the Second Seminole War from October 1, 1836 to May 30, 1837. The diary describes his perspective on the war including the movement of troops, the nature of the conflict, and his meetings with Seminole leaders.
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1836
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Tracks and Indian tracks supposed to be from one to two weeks old. Moved forward to Palalikaha on the Volusia road- found the way strewed with dead horses. Passed a large encampment of the Tennesseans & friendly Indians- here numerous beaver had been killed. Passed through two hammocks, and after dark encamped a short distance from the latter near a pond.
3. Went forward, crossed the Ocklawaha at the lower end of a lake on a temporary bridge constructed by General
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Eustis- Soon after captured an Indian from whom information was obtained of the situation of a negro village at the head of the lake. Detached Lt. Col. Caulfield with two companies of his battalion, accompanied by Capt. Crossman and Lieut. Chambers, also by an interpreter and the Indian prisoner- Genl. J. moved forward with the remainder of the command about five miles encamped on a beautiful lake – Lieut. Col. Caulfield returned about 9 p.m. with forty one negro
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Tracks and Indian tracks supposed to be from one to two weeks old. Moved forward to Palalikaha on the Volusia road- found the way strewed with dead horses. Passed a large encampment of the Tennesseans & friendly Indians- here numerous beaver had been killed. Passed through two hammocks, and after dark encamped a short distance from the latter near a pond.
3. Went forward, crossed the Ocklawaha at the lower end of a lake on a temporary bridge constructed by General
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Eustis- Soon after captured an Indian from whom information was obtained of the situation of a negro village at the head of the lake. Detached Lt. Col. Caulfield with two companies of his battalion, accompanied by Capt. Crossman and Lieut. Chambers, also by an interpreter and the Indian prisoner- Genl. J. moved forward with the remainder of the command about five miles encamped on a beautiful lake – Lieut. Col. Caulfield returned about 9 p.m. with forty one negro
Title
Thomas Sidney Jesup Diary, 1836-1837
Subject
Seminole Wars
Seminole Indians
Miccosukee Indians
Creek Indians
Black Seminoles
Guerilla warfare
Military administration
Description
Diary of General Thomas Sidney Jesup while commanding his first campaign of the Second Seminole War from October 1, 1836 to May 30, 1837. The diary describes his perspective on the war including the movement of troops, the nature of the conflict, and his meetings with Seminole leaders.
Creator
Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860
Source
State Archives of Florida, Collection M86-12
Date
1836
Format
diaries
Language
eng-US
Type
Text
Identifier
m86-12_v01
Coverage
Territorial Florida (1821-1845)
Event Name
Seminole War (2nd) (Florida : 1835-1842)
Battle of Withlacoochee (Florida : 1835)
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Date Note
Between October 1, 1836 and May 30, 1837
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DIARY.
Seminole Campaign
DIARY.
Seminole Campaign
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1836 Notes
Oct. 1. In consequence of a letter from the acting Secretary of War dated the 17th of of September, and received by Gl J. on the night of the 26th of that month; and of a letter of the 19th of September from Major Cross informing him that the members of the Government desired that he should proceed to Florida, he determined [?] night to go thither. Immediate arrangements were made to close the business with which he had been charged in the Creek Country, and to provide for the protection of the country in his absence.
Oct. 2. Employed in arrangements for the movement to Florida. The water having fallen in the Chattahoochee, the marines and other troops ordered to Florida were directed on the 30th to move by land, and in barges to Irwinton- they were direc-
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1836 Notes
Oct. 1. In consequence of a letter from the acting Secretary of War dated the 17th of of September, and received by Gl J. on the night of the 26th of that month; and of a letter of the 19th of September from Major Cross informing him that the members of the Government desired that he should proceed to Florida, he determined [?] night to go thither. Immediate arrangements were made to close the business with which he had been charged in the Creek Country, and to provide for the protection of the country in his absence.
Oct. 2. Employed in arrangements for the movement to Florida. The water having fallen in the Chattahoochee, the marines and other troops ordered to Florida were directed on the 30th to move by land, and in barges to Irwinton- they were direc-
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ted to proceed yesterday. The Artillery moved under Major Churchill; but the marines were detained for transportation. Lieut. Colonel Brooks having expressed a wish to return to New York to close some public business was ordered thither, and Major Irving was directed to remain in command in the Creek Country. Captain Washington was left in command near Tuskegee at the Camp of Echo Harjo one of the chiefs who accompanied Colonel Lowe to Florida.
Oct. 3rd. Was employed in preparation, and in completing arrangements for the movement of the troops. Steam boats having been provided to secure the commands at Irwinton, and the Henry Crowell having been employed to tow barges to the
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Snake Shoals, fourteen miles below Fort Mitchell, General J. determined to move by that route, and made his arrangements accordingly.
Oct. 4 General J. with two officers of his staff, Lt. Col. Stanton, and Lt. Chambers, set out in company with the Marine Corps under Colonel Henderson, and arrived in the afternoon at the Snake Shoals. The Steam Boat and barges were not found there as expected.
Oct. 5. Information was received that the Steam Boat expected was [?] on a bar below the shoals, and near Roanoke, in consequence of which General J. determined to proceed through the Hatchee Chubbee and Cowaggee Swamps to Irwinton; and ac-
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ted to proceed yesterday. The Artillery moved under Major Churchill; but the marines were detained for transportation. Lieut. Colonel Brooks having expressed a wish to return to New York to close some public business was ordered thither, and Major Irving was directed to remain in command in the Creek Country. Captain Washington was left in command near Tuskegee at the Camp of Echo Harjo one of the chiefs who accompanied Colonel Lowe to Florida.
Oct. 3rd. Was employed in preparation, and in completing arrangements for the movement of the troops. Steam boats having been provided to secure the commands at Irwinton, and the Henry Crowell having been employed to tow barges to the
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Snake Shoals, fourteen miles below Fort Mitchell, General J. determined to move by that route, and made his arrangements accordingly.
Oct. 4 General J. with two officers of his staff, Lt. Col. Stanton, and Lt. Chambers, set out in company with the Marine Corps under Colonel Henderson, and arrived in the afternoon at the Snake Shoals. The Steam Boat and barges were not found there as expected.
Oct. 5. Information was received that the Steam Boat expected was [?] on a bar below the shoals, and near Roanoke, in consequence of which General J. determined to proceed through the Hatchee Chubbee and Cowaggee Swamps to Irwinton; and ac-
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companied by Dr. Lawson, [?] Chambers, Lieut. McCrab, and an Indian guide, a servant, and Interpreter, he traversed those swamps, and arrived at Irwinton late in the afternoon. Several miles from the town he met Captain with a company of mounted volunteers, going out on a scout into the swamp. Major Lomax with two companies of artillery was at Irwinton- he was ordered to march by land to Fort Gaines. Captain Lyon with a detachment of sick soldiers was left to go down by water. General J. was detained by business at Irwinton the whole of the 6th and on the morning of the 7th October. He sent out by land for
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Fort Gaines, accompanied by Dr. Lawson and Lieut. Chambers- the Doctor, on getting out of the boat at the ferry, was thrown from his horse and severely injured- he was able to go on however but in great pain. The party crossed Major Lomax on the road about 10 o/'clock. Arrived at Fort Gaines at 3 where Dr. Lawson was obliged to remain in consequence of the injury he had sustained. Genl. J. not finding Steam Boats at Fort Gaines, crossed the river and proceeded down on the Mount Vernon road fifteen miles to Genl. Smith/'s- where he spent the whole of the eighth and part of the 9th waiting for Steam Boats
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companied by Dr. Lawson, [?] Chambers, Lieut. McCrab, and an Indian guide, a servant, and Interpreter, he traversed those swamps, and arrived at Irwinton late in the afternoon. Several miles from the town he met Captain with a company of mounted volunteers, going out on a scout into the swamp. Major Lomax with two companies of artillery was at Irwinton- he was ordered to march by land to Fort Gaines. Captain Lyon with a detachment of sick soldiers was left to go down by water. General J. was detained by business at Irwinton the whole of the 6th and on the morning of the 7th October. He sent out by land for
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Fort Gaines, accompanied by Dr. Lawson and Lieut. Chambers- the Doctor, on getting out of the boat at the ferry, was thrown from his horse and severely injured- he was able to go on however but in great pain. The party crossed Major Lomax on the road about 10 o/'clock. Arrived at Fort Gaines at 3 where Dr. Lawson was obliged to remain in consequence of the injury he had sustained. Genl. J. not finding Steam Boats at Fort Gaines, crossed the river and proceeded down on the Mount Vernon road fifteen miles to Genl. Smith/'s- where he spent the whole of the eighth and part of the 9th waiting for Steam Boats
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which were expected to pass and which it was believed would land at the Generals Wood Yard. Major Lomax joined to day.
9. General J. Set out in the afternoon for Henry Court House- passed the village three or four miles, to Wilsons, at the [?] Shoal where several Steam Boats were lying not able to pass the bar. Major Lomax was ordered to follow with his battalion by land.
10. Major Lomax came up- visited the Steam Boats- the Leflore has passed the bar- went on board having made conditional arrangements for the movement of the several detachments of troops, and ordered the discharge of one of the Steam boats lying above the bar.
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11th. Arrived at Mount Vernon- sent to the post office to ascertain whether dispatches had been sent to me by Governor Call- found none- sent dispatches to Governor from this place. Proceeded forward to Apalachicola.
12. Arrived at Apalachicola. Directed Major Clark at New Orleans to forward to Tampa Bay ten thousand bushels of corn and to employ and send to the same place, a master carpenter, and five or six good carpenters. Directed Major Crowe, q master at Palatka, to procure two hundred cords of wood for Steam Boats. Required a large supply of ordnance stores.
13. Steam Boat Merchant arrived from Tampa Bay- brought dispatches from
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which were expected to pass and which it was believed would land at the Generals Wood Yard. Major Lomax joined to day.
9. General J. Set out in the afternoon for Henry Court House- passed the village three or four miles, to Wilsons, at the [?] Shoal where several Steam Boats were lying not able to pass the bar. Major Lomax was ordered to follow with his battalion by land.
10. Major Lomax came up- visited the Steam Boats- the Leflore has passed the bar- went on board having made conditional arrangements for the movement of the several detachments of troops, and ordered the discharge of one of the Steam boats lying above the bar.
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11th. Arrived at Mount Vernon- sent to the post office to ascertain whether dispatches had been sent to me by Governor Call- found none- sent dispatches to Governor from this place. Proceeded forward to Apalachicola.
12. Arrived at Apalachicola. Directed Major Clark at New Orleans to forward to Tampa Bay ten thousand bushels of corn and to employ and send to the same place, a master carpenter, and five or six good carpenters. Directed Major Crowe, q master at Palatka, to procure two hundred cords of wood for Steam Boats. Required a large supply of ordnance stores.
13. Steam Boat Merchant arrived from Tampa Bay- brought dispatches from
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Col. Lowe informing me of the active want of supplies [?] description at that Port. Required 100,000 rations of hard bread- 100,000 of bacon, two hundred ninety Pack Saddles. One hundred cords of wood for Steam boats- and fifty axemen. Captain of the Merchant directed to take the troops and luggage on board for Tampa. Colonel Stanton ordered to remain to superintend the forwarding of supplies and to direct the means of transportation. Lt. Col. Caulfield ordered to place two his companies in camp near St. Mark's. Lt. [?] directed to remain in the vicinity of that place with the horses and mules which he took from Fort Mitchell and Columbus.
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14. Corresponded with Colonel Walker in relation to an error in General Scott's report of the 2nd of July, and of false statements in the public prints as to captures made by General Morris' command of Alabama Volunteers. Set out to day on board the Merchant for Tampa Bay.
15. At sea- nothing of importance occurred. Arrived at Tampa during the night.
16. Assumed the command of the troops South of the Ouithlacoochee. Called on Major Clark for the two hundred mules and Pack saddles heretofore ordered- fifty thousand bushels of corn- Blacksmith tools, carts [?] rope, oil cloth covers for pack saddles, India rubber haversacks- 100,000 feet of plank with nails- a corps of pack horsemen- a corp of laborers- lighters, He gave detailed instructions to
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Col. Lowe informing me of the active want of supplies [?] description at that Port. Required 100,000 rations of hard bread- 100,000 of bacon, two hundred ninety Pack Saddles. One hundred cords of wood for Steam boats- and fifty axemen. Captain of the Merchant directed to take the troops and luggage on board for Tampa. Colonel Stanton ordered to remain to superintend the forwarding of supplies and to direct the means of transportation. Lt. Col. Caulfield ordered to place two his companies in camp near St. Mark's. Lt. [?] directed to remain in the vicinity of that place with the horses and mules which he took from Fort Mitchell and Columbus.
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14. Corresponded with Colonel Walker in relation to an error in General Scott's report of the 2nd of July, and of false statements in the public prints as to captures made by General Morris' command of Alabama Volunteers. Set out to day on board the Merchant for Tampa Bay.
15. At sea- nothing of importance occurred. Arrived at Tampa during the night.
16. Assumed the command of the troops South of the Ouithlacoochee. Called on Major Clark for the two hundred mules and Pack saddles heretofore ordered- fifty thousand bushels of corn- Blacksmith tools, carts [?] rope, oil cloth covers for pack saddles, India rubber haversacks- 100,000 feet of plank with nails- a corps of pack horsemen- a corp of laborers- lighters, He gave detailed instructions to
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Major Churchill the commander at Fort Brook.
17 October. Reported to the Adjutant general [?] from Major Clark twenty five Marine boats; and wrote to him on the subject of portable soup for the troops.
18. Wrote to Capt. Chase at Pensacola on the subject of Marine boats- the Captain of the Steam boat merchant ordered to the mouth of the Withlacoochee with a part of the troops and cargo. Wrote to Major Cross – asked for Capt. Waite and Lt. Crossman to join me.
19. Wrote to Governor Schley requesting a regiment of mounted volunteers – looked for the Withlacoochee.
20. Required from the Governor of Alabama an additional battalion of Volunteers for twelve months. Arrived to night at the mouth of the Withlacoochee.
21nd. Finding no hostiles at the mouth of the Withlacoochee, and [?] finding
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Colonel Lowe, as expected, left 130,000 ball buckshot cartridges for Governor Call. Put Major Whitings command on board a transport and ordered him to Tampa Bay. Communicated with General Read- and other officers. The United States steamer [?] having been lost on the bar at the mouth of the Withlacoochee, called on Major Clark for a boat to supply her place- in addition to 200,000 tons of hay ordered some time ago 150,000 tons additional ordered. Addressed a letter to Colonel Lowe, and directed the Captain of the Merchant to Apalachicola via St. Marks.
22. Proceeded in the Merchant to St. Marks where we arrived on the morning of the 23rd.
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Major Churchill the commander at Fort Brook.
17 October. Reported to the Adjutant general [?] from Major Clark twenty five Marine boats; and wrote to him on the subject of portable soup for the troops.
18. Wrote to Capt. Chase at Pensacola on the subject of Marine boats- the Captain of the Steam boat merchant ordered to the mouth of the Withlacoochee with a part of the troops and cargo. Wrote to Major Cross – asked for Capt. Waite and Lt. Crossman to join me.
19. Wrote to Governor Schley requesting a regiment of mounted volunteers – looked for the Withlacoochee.
20. Required from the Governor of Alabama an additional battalion of Volunteers for twelve months. Arrived to night at the mouth of the Withlacoochee.
21nd. Finding no hostiles at the mouth of the Withlacoochee, and [?] finding
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Colonel Lowe, as expected, left 130,000 ball buckshot cartridges for Governor Call. Put Major Whitings command on board a transport and ordered him to Tampa Bay. Communicated with General Read- and other officers. The United States steamer [?] having been lost on the bar at the mouth of the Withlacoochee, called on Major Clark for a boat to supply her place- in addition to 200,000 tons of hay ordered some time ago 150,000 tons additional ordered. Addressed a letter to Colonel Lowe, and directed the Captain of the Merchant to Apalachicola via St. Marks.
22. Proceeded in the Merchant to St. Marks where we arrived on the morning of the 23rd.
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23rd Arrived at St. Marks- Learnt the death of Col. Lowe, and that the Tennesseans had fallen back to black creek with the loss of several hundred of their horses, and that Powell with a large force of Indians was on the Withlacoochee - Reported to Secy of War – ordered Lt. Col. Caulfield to proceed by water to Tampa Bay- wrote to Gov. Call by express- sent him memoranda of a plan of campaigne – Accidentally learnt that a detachment of the 4th infantry was at Suwannee Old Town without either force or resistance.
24 Not able to obtain [?] here, left in the Merchant for Appalachicola – arrived at night of the same day.
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25. Found the Marines and other troops here. Ordered Colonel Stanton to proceed to Pensacola, Mobile, and New Orleans, to purchase small Steam Boats and barges as [?]– a quantity of lumber ordered. Wrote to Major Nelson and Gov. Schley on the subject of a regiment of volunteers- sent Lt. McCrabb to muster them. Wrote to Commodore Dallas on the subject of the repair of the river boats Dade and American; and of supplying Crews for them.
26. Ordered Lieut. Watkins to close the business of the q master and commissary's department at Apalachicola, and proceed in a vessel chartered for this purpose to the mouth of Suwannee and [?] thence to Ouithlacoochee and
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23rd Arrived at St. Marks- Learnt the death of Col. Lowe, and that the Tennesseans had fallen back to black creek with the loss of several hundred of their horses, and that Powell with a large force of Indians was on the Withlacoochee - Reported to Secy of War – ordered Lt. Col. Caulfield to proceed by water to Tampa Bay- wrote to Gov. Call by express- sent him memoranda of a plan of campaigne – Accidentally learnt that a detachment of the 4th infantry was at Suwannee Old Town without either force or resistance.
24 Not able to obtain [?] here, left in the Merchant for Appalachicola – arrived at night of the same day.
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25. Found the Marines and other troops here. Ordered Colonel Stanton to proceed to Pensacola, Mobile, and New Orleans, to purchase small Steam Boats and barges as [?]– a quantity of lumber ordered. Wrote to Major Nelson and Gov. Schley on the subject of a regiment of volunteers- sent Lt. McCrabb to muster them. Wrote to Commodore Dallas on the subject of the repair of the river boats Dade and American; and of supplying Crews for them.
26. Ordered Lieut. Watkins to close the business of the q master and commissary's department at Apalachicola, and proceed in a vessel chartered for this purpose to the mouth of Suwannee and [?] thence to Ouithlacoochee and
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Tampa bay all vessels loaded with supplies.
27 Departed in The Merchant for Tampa Bay with the Marines and other troops- Major Lomax/'s Command having been sent on a sail vessel.
28 Arrived at Tampa Bay-
29 Wrote to Governor Clay, in reply to his letter of the 3rd, in relation to the troops that had been called into service under General [?] – and the claims for supplies in that section of Country. Replied to W. Geo. Whitman on the subject of his claims – Directed Major Clark to pay their claims; and directed D. Vinton to remain on duty at Tallahassee.
30 Colonel Henderson directed to take the immediate command of the port- Major Churchhill
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placed in charge of the parties constructing boats.
31. Captain of the Steam Boat Merchant ordered to proceed to the mouth of the Withlacoochee to retrieve any communication from General Read- then proceed to St. Marks, take change of the Mail for Tampa, take on board in Tampa a portion of Col. Caulfield's command if possible and return without delay to Tampa. Col. Caulfield written to on the subject of the movement of his command.
Wrote to the Secretary of War in relation to the inadequate pay of the officers and soldiers of the Army- and of the inconvenience to which those with families are subjected by order No. 58
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Tampa bay all vessels loaded with supplies.
27 Departed in The Merchant for Tampa Bay with the Marines and other troops- Major Lomax/'s Command having been sent on a sail vessel.
28 Arrived at Tampa Bay-
29 Wrote to Governor Clay, in reply to his letter of the 3rd, in relation to the troops that had been called into service under General [?] – and the claims for supplies in that section of Country. Replied to W. Geo. Whitman on the subject of his claims – Directed Major Clark to pay their claims; and directed D. Vinton to remain on duty at Tallahassee.
30 Colonel Henderson directed to take the immediate command of the port- Major Churchhill
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placed in charge of the parties constructing boats.
31. Captain of the Steam Boat Merchant ordered to proceed to the mouth of the Withlacoochee to retrieve any communication from General Read- then proceed to St. Marks, take change of the Mail for Tampa, take on board in Tampa a portion of Col. Caulfield's command if possible and return without delay to Tampa. Col. Caulfield written to on the subject of the movement of his command.
Wrote to the Secretary of War in relation to the inadequate pay of the officers and soldiers of the Army- and of the inconvenience to which those with families are subjected by order No. 58
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Recommended a grant of land to all below the rank of Major General who serve in Florida. Wrote to Governor Clay on the subject of a draft turned over to Colonel Stanton.
Nov. 1 Captain Page informed that the arrangements made by Governor Clay for calling an Indian force into service had been sanctioned by General Jessup and that the arrangements to feed their families had had also been sanctioned. The Captain was directed to settle all claims for these purposes or refer them to Washington for instructions.
Heads of corps were directed to furnish articles of the clothing required for their respective commands, and the quarter master was required to send to New Or-
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leans for whatsoever might be required.
2. Genl. J. had a night attack of Hemorrhage of the lungs brought on by a slight cold and a peroscism of coughing- he continued however on his feet and engaged in his ordinary duties.
3. Major Cross written to on the subject of the General arrangements for the campaign. A Corps of laborers and mechanics with axe men and drivers required.
The charge of powder being considered by General J too heavy, Colonel Henderson was directed to constitute a board for the purpose of making experiments to determine the reduction process to be made.
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Recommended a grant of land to all below the rank of Major General who serve in Florida. Wrote to Governor Clay on the subject of a draft turned over to Colonel Stanton.
Nov. 1 Captain Page informed that the arrangements made by Governor Clay for calling an Indian force into service had been sanctioned by General Jessup and that the arrangements to feed their families had had also been sanctioned. The Captain was directed to settle all claims for these purposes or refer them to Washington for instructions.
Heads of corps were directed to furnish articles of the clothing required for their respective commands, and the quarter master was required to send to New Or-
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leans for whatsoever might be required.
2. Genl. J. had a night attack of Hemorrhage of the lungs brought on by a slight cold and a peroscism of coughing- he continued however on his feet and engaged in his ordinary duties.
3. Major Cross written to on the subject of the General arrangements for the campaign. A Corps of laborers and mechanics with axe men and drivers required.
The charge of powder being considered by General J too heavy, Colonel Henderson was directed to constitute a board for the purpose of making experiments to determine the reduction process to be made.
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Reported to the Adjutant General and included a roster of the troops. Also included copies of requisitions on the Governor of Georgia and Alabama for twelve months volunteers.
November 4. General J. required of Governor Clay five hundred militia drafts, and directed that Captain Harding or Lt. Kibby should muster them into service.
5. General J. though extremely feeble, still discharging blood from his lungs, acted on the proceedings of a General Court martial.
6 Confined to his room but wrote to the Secretary of War and to the Adjutant General.
7. Still confined, much distracted by excessive pain about the chest. Expectoration slightly tinged with blood- walked out
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to the mess house. Received [?] papers announcing the decease of Dr. Lovell, Surgeon General- wrote to the Secretary of War and urged the appointment of Dr. Lawson.
8. Genl. J. confined all day to his room considerable discharge of blood from the lungs, excessive pain and great debility- confined all day to bed.
9. Better- confined to room but not to bed. Major Lomax ordered to Frederick as a witness before a Court of Inquiry. The quarter master directed to exchange horses unfit for draft for those fit for draft, if possible; and directed to dispose of unbroken mules in the same way.
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Reported to the Adjutant General and included a roster of the troops. Also included copies of requisitions on the Governor of Georgia and Alabama for twelve months volunteers.
November 4. General J. required of Governor Clay five hundred militia drafts, and directed that Captain Harding or Lt. Kibby should muster them into service.
5. General J. though extremely feeble, still discharging blood from his lungs, acted on the proceedings of a General Court martial.
6 Confined to his room but wrote to the Secretary of War and to the Adjutant General.
7. Still confined, much distracted by excessive pain about the chest. Expectoration slightly tinged with blood- walked out
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to the mess house. Received [?] papers announcing the decease of Dr. Lovell, Surgeon General- wrote to the Secretary of War and urged the appointment of Dr. Lawson.
8. Genl. J. confined all day to his room considerable discharge of blood from the lungs, excessive pain and great debility- confined all day to bed.
9. Better- confined to room but not to bed. Major Lomax ordered to Frederick as a witness before a Court of Inquiry. The quarter master directed to exchange horses unfit for draft for those fit for draft, if possible; and directed to dispose of unbroken mules in the same way.
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10. November. Still confined to room- bleeding slight- Dr. L. directed cooling medicine. Colonel Henderson directed to have a Schooner searching for ardent spirits, many of the soldiers as well as the workmen bring found drunk.
11. Horses and Mules ordered to Tampa not being received, Captain Morrow, q. master, was ordered to Mobile to purchase from eighty to a hundred horses, with halters and was instructed to employ a competent wagon worker & from fifteen to twenty good wagon drivers- Genl. Hogan written to on the same subject.
Major Cross written to by Lt. Chambers on this subject of the deficient improvements for
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the service. Lt. Hall of the Marine Corps in consequence of ill health authorized to proceed to the North.
12. Sent a vessel to the mouth of the Ouithlacoochee with rifle powder, rifle flints, and subsistence stores for the force under Gov. Call. Wrote to him and sent a copy of a communication from Captain Payne of the Navy detailing the incidents of an expedition to Charlotte harbor. Sent the mounted men out to scan the country- fires having been seen supposed to be about twenty miles from Tampa. Wrote to General Read- the vessel sent to the mouth of the Withlacoochee directed
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10. November. Still confined to room- bleeding slight- Dr. L. directed cooling medicine. Colonel Henderson directed to have a Schooner searching for ardent spirits, many of the soldiers as well as the workmen bring found drunk.
11. Horses and Mules ordered to Tampa not being received, Captain Morrow, q. master, was ordered to Mobile to purchase from eighty to a hundred horses, with halters and was instructed to employ a competent wagon worker & from fifteen to twenty good wagon drivers- Genl. Hogan written to on the same subject.
Major Cross written to by Lt. Chambers on this subject of the deficient improvements for
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the service. Lt. Hall of the Marine Corps in consequence of ill health authorized to proceed to the North.
12. Sent a vessel to the mouth of the Ouithlacoochee with rifle powder, rifle flints, and subsistence stores for the force under Gov. Call. Wrote to him and sent a copy of a communication from Captain Payne of the Navy detailing the incidents of an expedition to Charlotte harbor. Sent the mounted men out to scan the country- fires having been seen supposed to be about twenty miles from Tampa. Wrote to General Read- the vessel sent to the mouth of the Withlacoochee directed
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to proceed to St. Marks, with a mail and to return with letters for this port.
Nov. 13. Wrote to Captain Payne- requested him to send an expedition to the [?] also to co-operate with the commanding officer of the port during the absence of the army in the field. Lieut. Watkins ordered to proceed in the vessel to the Withlacoochee in charge of the lines. Genl. J. still confined to his room.
14. Still confined to room- but much better. Able to attend to business.
15. Received the report of the board appointments to make experiments in relation to the cartridges. A deduction of the quantity of powder recommended. A General Court Martial ordered -
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16th. Employed in ordinary duties still feeble with occasional slight discharges of blood.
17 Captain King of the Alabama Volunteers ordered to Tuscaloosa to hasten on the troops required from Alabama, and authorized to take his seat as a member of the legislature. The last detachment of Lt. Col. Caulfield's battalion arrived to day.
Wrote to Governor Clay on the subject of five companies of twelve months volunteers, and five companies of militia drafts.
18. Reported to the Adjutant Gel. the arrival of the Alabama volunteers. The mules expected
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to proceed to St. Marks, with a mail and to return with letters for this port.
Nov. 13. Wrote to Captain Payne- requested him to send an expedition to the [?] also to co-operate with the commanding officer of the port during the absence of the army in the field. Lieut. Watkins ordered to proceed in the vessel to the Withlacoochee in charge of the lines. Genl. J. still confined to his room.
14. Still confined to room- but much better. Able to attend to business.
15. Received the report of the board appointments to make experiments in relation to the cartridges. A deduction of the quantity of powder recommended. A General Court Martial ordered -
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16th. Employed in ordinary duties still feeble with occasional slight discharges of blood.
17 Captain King of the Alabama Volunteers ordered to Tuscaloosa to hasten on the troops required from Alabama, and authorized to take his seat as a member of the legislature. The last detachment of Lt. Col. Caulfield's battalion arrived to day.
Wrote to Governor Clay on the subject of five companies of twelve months volunteers, and five companies of militia drafts.
18. Reported to the Adjutant Gel. the arrival of the Alabama volunteers. The mules expected
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from New Orleans arrived this evening-
Nov. 19. Employed in getting mules on shore and in breaking them to packs and harness. Prepared a preparatory order assigning the troops to garrison Fort Brook, and arranging the troops for service in the field. Lt. Col. [?] directed to command Fort Brook.
20. Reported to the Adjt. Genl. – troops employed in breaking mules. A cargo of corn condemned- An election ordered to supply its vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Captain Robinson of the Washington City Volunteers.
21. Genl. J. appointed Lt. T.B. Linnard Aid de camp.
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sent to the Adj. General a copy of a letter to the late Colonel Walker, with a copy of his reply in relation to a misrepresentation of General Scott. Proceedings of General Court Martial acted on –
22. Troops employed in breaking mules, and other preparations for the field.
23rd. Genl. J. addressed a letter to General Gaines requesting the aid of the 6th Regt. Infantry, and informing him of the difficulties of his situation, & the near approach of the time when the Tennesseans would claim their discharge.
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from New Orleans arrived this evening-
Nov. 19. Employed in getting mules on shore and in breaking them to packs and harness. Prepared a preparatory order assigning the troops to garrison Fort Brook, and arranging the troops for service in the field. Lt. Col. [?] directed to command Fort Brook.
20. Reported to the Adjt. Genl. – troops employed in breaking mules. A cargo of corn condemned- An election ordered to supply its vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Captain Robinson of the Washington City Volunteers.
21. Genl. J. appointed Lt. T.B. Linnard Aid de camp.
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sent to the Adj. General a copy of a letter to the late Colonel Walker, with a copy of his reply in relation to a misrepresentation of General Scott. Proceedings of General Court Martial acted on –
22. Troops employed in breaking mules, and other preparations for the field.
23rd. Genl. J. addressed a letter to General Gaines requesting the aid of the 6th Regt. Infantry, and informing him of the difficulties of his situation, & the near approach of the time when the Tennesseans would claim their discharge.
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Arrangements for the field continued- troops breaking mules to harness, saddle and packs.
November 24th. Preparations for the field continued.
25. Means of transportation being ready, and every necessary arrangement made, Genl. J. issued orders to day for the march of the Army on the morning of the 27th. The most active and continued exercises were made to have the baggage wagons loaded, the surplus baggage dispersed of, provisions cooked, and all things in supply.
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reported at Head quarters. An order was issued remitting all sentences of Court Martial, except in the cases of deserters that they should pay the expenses incurred in their apprehension and make good the time lost by their desertion. And all prisoners confined were released. Preparations for the field were completed to day.
27. Captain Crossman was directed to assume the duties of his Department and to act as principal quarter master in the field. The troops were put in motion today. The Wagons were crossed over
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Arrangements for the field continued- troops breaking mules to harness, saddle and packs.
November 24th. Preparations for the field continued.
25. Means of transportation being ready, and every necessary arrangement made, Genl. J. issued orders to day for the march of the Army on the morning of the 27th. The most active and continued exercises were made to have the baggage wagons loaded, the surplus baggage dispersed of, provisions cooked, and all things in supply.
26 Lt. Colonel Foster arrived &
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reported at Head quarters. An order was issued remitting all sentences of Court Martial, except in the cases of deserters that they should pay the expenses incurred in their apprehension and make good the time lost by their desertion. And all prisoners confined were released. Preparations for the field were completed to day.
27. Captain Crossman was directed to assume the duties of his Department and to act as principal quarter master in the field. The troops were put in motion today. The Wagons were crossed over
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The Hillsborough. When his quarter part of the wagons had crossed over, with the main body of the troops a steam boat arrived with several officers who reported that Governor Call has been on the Ouithlacoochee, and not finding the Indians had fallen back to Volusia. They brought Newspapers which announced that Genl. J. had been ordered to take command of the Army and that an officer had been sent from Washington on the 4th instant with orders to that effect. In this state of things Genl. J. considered it to be his duty to countermand the march of
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the army and direct it to resume its position at Tampa.
28th The Army fell back- Colonel Henderson was ordered to take command of the post and its dependencies. Lt. Col. Foster was directed to reestablish Fort Alabama – or rather to construct a new work at the site of that work. M. Manuel Olavilla was deported to visit [?] band of Indians and to enter into certain arrangements with him. Lt. Col. Caulfield's battalion was directed to be ready to move tomorrow with a company of mounted marines and a company of mounted
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The Hillsborough. When his quarter part of the wagons had crossed over, with the main body of the troops a steam boat arrived with several officers who reported that Governor Call has been on the Ouithlacoochee, and not finding the Indians had fallen back to Volusia. They brought Newspapers which announced that Genl. J. had been ordered to take command of the Army and that an officer had been sent from Washington on the 4th instant with orders to that effect. In this state of things Genl. J. considered it to be his duty to countermand the march of
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the army and direct it to resume its position at Tampa.
28th The Army fell back- Colonel Henderson was ordered to take command of the post and its dependencies. Lt. Col. Foster was directed to reestablish Fort Alabama – or rather to construct a new work at the site of that work. M. Manuel Olavilla was deported to visit [?] band of Indians and to enter into certain arrangements with him. Lt. Col. Caulfield's battalion was directed to be ready to move tomorrow with a company of mounted marines and a company of mounted
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regular troops to accompany the General.
29 November. Let out for Volusia to join General Call- proceeded about fifteen miles to Thonotosassa Lake- encamped for the night. Saw a fresh negro track in the sand near the lake.
30. Proceeded to the Hillsborough found Fort Alabama in ruins- crossed the river and moved forward to an old encampment of Genl. Gaines within several miles of the Withlacoochee – found the woods on fire and evident indications of Indians having been recently in the neighborhood.
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cahoochee- after crossing the Little Withlacoochee discovered shacks, cattle trails, and [?] a few cattle and ponies. Encamped on Dades battle ground. It rained heavily during the night- sent out scouting parties- obtained fresh beef here.
2.Proceeded to the Volusia road- passed Governor Calls camp- found a body disinterred by the Indians, burned it. Halted the command in consequence of firing in a south westerly direction sent out reconnoitering parties – was detained about two hours. Scouts saw fresh cattle and pony
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regular troops to accompany the General.
29 November. Let out for Volusia to join General Call- proceeded about fifteen miles to Thonotosassa Lake- encamped for the night. Saw a fresh negro track in the sand near the lake.
30. Proceeded to the Hillsborough found Fort Alabama in ruins- crossed the river and moved forward to an old encampment of Genl. Gaines within several miles of the Withlacoochee – found the woods on fire and evident indications of Indians having been recently in the neighborhood.
December 1. Moved forces beyond both branches of the Withla-
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cahoochee- after crossing the Little Withlacoochee discovered shacks, cattle trails, and [?] a few cattle and ponies. Encamped on Dades battle ground. It rained heavily during the night- sent out scouting parties- obtained fresh beef here.
2.Proceeded to the Volusia road- passed Governor Calls camp- found a body disinterred by the Indians, burned it. Halted the command in consequence of firing in a south westerly direction sent out reconnoitering parties – was detained about two hours. Scouts saw fresh cattle and pony
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Tracks and Indian tracks supposed to be from one to two weeks old. Moved forward to Palalikaha on the Volusia road- found the way strewed with dead horses. Passed a large encampment of the Tennesseans & friendly Indians- here numerous beaver had been killed. Passed through two hammocks, and after dark encamped a short distance from the latter near a pond.
3. Went forward, crossed the Ocklawaha at the lower end of a lake on a temporary bridge constructed by General
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Eustis- Soon after captured an Indian from whom information was obtained of the situation of a negro village at the head of the lake. Detached Lt. Col. Caulfield with two companies of his battalion, accompanied by Capt. Crossman and Lieut. Chambers, also by an interpreter and the Indian prisoner- Genl. J. moved forward with the remainder of the command about five miles encamped on a beautiful lake – Lieut. Col. Caulfield returned about 9 p.m. with forty one negro
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Tracks and Indian tracks supposed to be from one to two weeks old. Moved forward to Palalikaha on the Volusia road- found the way strewed with dead horses. Passed a large encampment of the Tennesseans & friendly Indians- here numerous beaver had been killed. Passed through two hammocks, and after dark encamped a short distance from the latter near a pond.
3. Went forward, crossed the Ocklawaha at the lower end of a lake on a temporary bridge constructed by General
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Eustis- Soon after captured an Indian from whom information was obtained of the situation of a negro village at the head of the lake. Detached Lt. Col. Caulfield with two companies of his battalion, accompanied by Capt. Crossman and Lieut. Chambers, also by an interpreter and the Indian prisoner- Genl. J. moved forward with the remainder of the command about five miles encamped on a beautiful lake – Lieut. Col. Caulfield returned about 9 p.m. with forty one negro
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prisoners, having surprised the village, captured the greater part of its inhabitants, and burnt the houses and property which they could not bring in.
Dec. 4. Proceeded toward Volusia with the Prisoners- Passed over a desert and sandy country covered with scrub oak – until within eight or ten miles of the St. John's when the land became in many places boggy, and the road, consequently, extremely bad- Arrived at Governor Call's camp near the St. Johns about 4 p.m. Found here
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the Tennesseans, Indian Warriors from the Creek Country and a few regular troops. The camp was dirty and the position evidently unhealthy. Governor Call has commanded a work to protect the stores at Volusia.
5. Spent to day in looking into the state of the service. Reported to Adjutant General- wrote to the Secry. of War, and urged the necessity of additional forces.
6. Lieut. Chambers employed in examining the prisoners- important information
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prisoners, having surprised the village, captured the greater part of its inhabitants, and burnt the houses and property which they could not bring in.
Dec. 4. Proceeded toward Volusia with the Prisoners- Passed over a desert and sandy country covered with scrub oak – until within eight or ten miles of the St. John's when the land became in many places boggy, and the road, consequently, extremely bad- Arrived at Governor Call's camp near the St. Johns about 4 p.m. Found here
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the Tennesseans, Indian Warriors from the Creek Country and a few regular troops. The camp was dirty and the position evidently unhealthy. Governor Call has commanded a work to protect the stores at Volusia.
5. Spent to day in looking into the state of the service. Reported to Adjutant General- wrote to the Secry. of War, and urged the necessity of additional forces.
6. Lieut. Chambers employed in examining the prisoners- important information
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Obtained- on this information Genl. J. prepared an expedition of the mounted men against Cooper, Micanopy, and Philip, who could have been attacked in succession - also an expedition of a small regular force, and a battalion of Indian warriors, against Aligators band – The troops intended for these expeditions were directed to hold themselves in readiness to move at a moments warning. On suggesting his views to Gov. Call, Genl. J. found that the governor was strongly opposed to them, and in favor of the
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return of the army to the Withlacoochee, where he expected Powell with his warriors would be found. Genl. J. believed that his own plan was preferable; but the time of service of the Tennesseans had nearby expired, and he believed it to be his duty to employ them during the few days which still remained, and he was reluctantly compelled to postpone his own plan in order to provide for their movement to the interior. To obtain horses for the wagons he was compelled to dismount
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Obtained- on this information Genl. J. prepared an expedition of the mounted men against Cooper, Micanopy, and Philip, who could have been attacked in succession - also an expedition of a small regular force, and a battalion of Indian warriors, against Aligators band – The troops intended for these expeditions were directed to hold themselves in readiness to move at a moments warning. On suggesting his views to Gov. Call, Genl. J. found that the governor was strongly opposed to them, and in favor of the
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return of the army to the Withlacoochee, where he expected Powell with his warriors would be found. Genl. J. believed that his own plan was preferable; but the time of service of the Tennesseans had nearby expired, and he believed it to be his duty to employ them during the few days which still remained, and he was reluctantly compelled to postpone his own plan in order to provide for their movement to the interior. To obtain horses for the wagons he was compelled to dismount
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about fifty of his mounted men and to obtain from black creek a number of horses.
Dec. 7 Arrangements were actively going on for the renewal of hostilities.
8. Governor Call transferred to General J. the command of the Army today. Supplies continue to come in. The work at Volusia progresses rapidly. The Army directed to be in readiness for the field.
9. Reported to the Secretary of War and the Adjutant General. Active preparations continued. Wrote to Governor Schley urging
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that a regiment previously required be sent to Florida to take the place of the Tennesseans. Wrote to Governor McDuffey of South Carolina- Required a battalion of five companies of Drafted militia. Made arrangements for the transportation of the sick of the Tennessee brigade from Volusia, via Savannah, to New Orleans.
10 Governor Call left us today- the Fort at Volusia named Fort Call – Major Gardner designated to command – arrangements made for its defense. [?] The Army ordered to march at as early an hour as possible tomorrow. Arrangements made for the movement of the Army.
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about fifty of his mounted men and to obtain from black creek a number of horses.
Dec. 7 Arrangements were actively going on for the renewal of hostilities.
8. Governor Call transferred to General J. the command of the Army today. Supplies continue to come in. The work at Volusia progresses rapidly. The Army directed to be in readiness for the field.
9. Reported to the Secretary of War and the Adjutant General. Active preparations continued. Wrote to Governor Schley urging
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that a regiment previously required be sent to Florida to take the place of the Tennesseans. Wrote to Governor McDuffey of South Carolina- Required a battalion of five companies of Drafted militia. Made arrangements for the transportation of the sick of the Tennessee brigade from Volusia, via Savannah, to New Orleans.
10 Governor Call left us today- the Fort at Volusia named Fort Call – Major Gardner designated to command – arrangements made for its defense. [?] The Army ordered to march at as early an hour as possible tomorrow. Arrangements made for the movement of the Army.
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December 11. Supplies which were expected last night not having arrived, the march of the Army was necessarily put off until tomorrow. Captain Washington commanding in the Creek Country directed to join the Army in Florida with two companies of the 4th Artillery. Major Dearborn, commanding in the lower part of Georgia, also directed to join. Captain Page ordered to take command in the Creek Country. Lieut. Clark directed to organize an efficient wagon train to operate between [?] ferry and Fort Drane – Colonel Warren and Captain Smith to furnish escorts for the train. Lt. Bainbridge turned over
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to the quarter master the horses on which his command was mounted.
12. Reported to the Secretary of War and to the Adjutant General. Major Forsyth Paymaster [?] ordered to Tampa Bay- Captain [?] of the Ordnance Department reported and ordered to furnish double barreled guns and other ordnance supplies. The advance of the Army moved to day under General Armstrong- General Armistead with the regular troops and the Indian warriors left to secure the stores. The advance encamped about eight miles from the St. Johns. Genl. J. [?]
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December 11. Supplies which were expected last night not having arrived, the march of the Army was necessarily put off until tomorrow. Captain Washington commanding in the Creek Country directed to join the Army in Florida with two companies of the 4th Artillery. Major Dearborn, commanding in the lower part of Georgia, also directed to join. Captain Page ordered to take command in the Creek Country. Lieut. Clark directed to organize an efficient wagon train to operate between [?] ferry and Fort Drane – Colonel Warren and Captain Smith to furnish escorts for the train. Lt. Bainbridge turned over
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to the quarter master the horses on which his command was mounted.
12. Reported to the Secretary of War and to the Adjutant General. Major Forsyth Paymaster [?] ordered to Tampa Bay- Captain [?] of the Ordnance Department reported and ordered to furnish double barreled guns and other ordnance supplies. The advance of the Army moved to day under General Armstrong- General Armistead with the regular troops and the Indian warriors left to secure the stores. The advance encamped about eight miles from the St. Johns. Genl. J. [?]
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the advance after dark with Alabama mounted volunteers, Tompkins' artillery, and Harris' marines- slept in Genl. Armstrong's tent- axes sent forward by Genl. Armistead for the Tennesseans, to enable them to repair the road-
December 13. The advance moved slowly forward- repaired the road and bridges- the axes sent forward reported to the fort- marched about 12 miles and encamped. The troops in the rear came up while we were taking up our ground.
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river with the advance and part of the baggage wagons and encamped about a mile from the river- part of the train with a part of the force and the rear guard remained east of the Ocklawaha- The Floridians and Alabama volunteers drove in near a hundred head of cattle.
15. Detached Lt. Col. Caulfield to attack the Indian Chief Osuchee, or Cooper; and after crossing the remainder of the baggage wagons & troops over the Ocklawaha, marched forward, about ten miles
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the advance after dark with Alabama mounted volunteers, Tompkins' artillery, and Harris' marines- slept in Genl. Armstrong's tent- axes sent forward by Genl. Armistead for the Tennesseans, to enable them to repair the road-
December 13. The advance moved slowly forward- repaired the road and bridges- the axes sent forward reported to the fort- marched about 12 miles and encamped. The troops in the rear came up while we were taking up our ground.
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river with the advance and part of the baggage wagons and encamped about a mile from the river- part of the train with a part of the force and the rear guard remained east of the Ocklawaha- The Floridians and Alabama volunteers drove in near a hundred head of cattle.
15. Detached Lt. Col. Caulfield to attack the Indian Chief Osuchee, or Cooper; and after crossing the remainder of the baggage wagons & troops over the Ocklawaha, marched forward, about ten miles
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and encamped for the night. To day an incident occurred which it was apprehended might lead to difficulty. An order had been given to the principal quarter masters not to permit pack horses to move in the road with the wagon train. A young Tennessean determined to disregard the order- he was admonished by the quarter master but disregarded the admonition. The q master reported the fact to Genl. J. in the presence of Genl. Armstrong- Genl. J. informed Genl. A. that the individual must be punished- Genl A. immediately took the matter in hand, the young gentleman apologized and Genl J. expressed himself
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satisfied as he considered the discipline of the service had been maintained. Lt. Colonel Caulfield joined having burned Coopers village, and taken one negro prisoner, who was so aged that he was obliged to leave him.
Dec. 16. Marched forward about fifteen miles- found a few cattle, but discovered no sign of Indians- encamped within two miles of the Fort King road.
17. Sent the Indians forward to reconnoitre- Marched to Dades battle ground & encamped. The Indians examined the Wahoo swamp.
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and encamped for the night. To day an incident occurred which it was apprehended might lead to difficulty. An order had been given to the principal quarter masters not to permit pack horses to move in the road with the wagon train. A young Tennessean determined to disregard the order- he was admonished by the quarter master but disregarded the admonition. The q master reported the fact to Genl. J. in the presence of Genl. Armstrong- Genl. J. informed Genl. A. that the individual must be punished- Genl A. immediately took the matter in hand, the young gentleman apologized and Genl J. expressed himself
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satisfied as he considered the discipline of the service had been maintained. Lt. Colonel Caulfield joined having burned Coopers village, and taken one negro prisoner, who was so aged that he was obliged to leave him.
Dec. 16. Marched forward about fifteen miles- found a few cattle, but discovered no sign of Indians- encamped within two miles of the Fort King road.
17. Sent the Indians forward to reconnoitre- Marched to Dades battle ground & encamped. The Indians examined the Wahoo swamp.
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not an Indian was found nor any recent signs discovered – all the trails led in a South Easterly direction. Reported to the Secretary of War and submitted several suggestions for his consideration.
Dec. 18. Communicated with the Secretary of War. Sent in instructions to Colonel Henderson- Commenced stockade yesterday- it was completed to day, or rather to night. The report of the scouts who had scanned the cove, as well as other strongholds of the enemy on the Withlacoochee, left no doubt
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on the mind of Genl J. of the enemy having left that river and gone south – long trails were discovered in that direction, in consequence of which it was determined to send the Tennesseans, whose terms of service had nearly expired, to Tampa Bay with the wagon train.
Dec. 19. Communicated by express with General Read at the mouth of Ouithlacoochee. Directed that the Tennesseans at that post should be sent to Tampa Bay, and required reports
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not an Indian was found nor any recent signs discovered – all the trails led in a South Easterly direction. Reported to the Secretary of War and submitted several suggestions for his consideration.
Dec. 18. Communicated with the Secretary of War. Sent in instructions to Colonel Henderson- Commenced stockade yesterday- it was completed to day, or rather to night. The report of the scouts who had scanned the cove, as well as other strongholds of the enemy on the Withlacoochee, left no doubt
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on the mind of Genl J. of the enemy having left that river and gone south – long trails were discovered in that direction, in consequence of which it was determined to send the Tennesseans, whose terms of service had nearly expired, to Tampa Bay with the wagon train.
Dec. 19. Communicated by express with General Read at the mouth of Ouithlacoochee. Directed that the Tennesseans at that post should be sent to Tampa Bay, and required reports
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in relation to the quantity and condition of the supplies, and whether the enemy has been seen recently in the vicinity- The Tennesseans marched this afternoon under Genl. Armstrong. The scouts returned to night- having examined the country east as well as west of the road to Tampa and reported the enemy in force about eight miles east of the road in a large Hammock near the little Withlacoochee. Addressed a letter to Genl. Armstrong directing him to send a part of his army
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to cooperate. The troops ordered to be in readiness to move tomorrow morning at day light.
Dec. 20. Put the troops in motion this morning and proceeded to the Hammock in which the [?] hostile Indians were represented to be last night. Searched the hammock for several miles- found recent signs, and a large Indian encampment, but no Indians- Heard nothing of the Tennesseans. Returned to camp.
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in relation to the quantity and condition of the supplies, and whether the enemy has been seen recently in the vicinity- The Tennesseans marched this afternoon under Genl. Armstrong. The scouts returned to night- having examined the country east as well as west of the road to Tampa and reported the enemy in force about eight miles east of the road in a large Hammock near the little Withlacoochee. Addressed a letter to Genl. Armstrong directing him to send a part of his army
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to cooperate. The troops ordered to be in readiness to move tomorrow morning at day light.
Dec. 20. Put the troops in motion this morning and proceeded to the Hammock in which the [?] hostile Indians were represented to be last night. Searched the hammock for several miles- found recent signs, and a large Indian encampment, but no Indians- Heard nothing of the Tennesseans. Returned to camp.
21. Placed General Armis
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in command of Fort Armstrong the recently erected Fort, and of the whole Army North of the Withlacoochee. Set out for Fort Foster to examine that work, and to designate the site for a depot between it and Fort Armstrong. Encamped at night, about seven miles south of Big Withlacoochee. Received an express from Col. Henderson at this camp, informing of the arrival of Commodore Dallas, and his wish to cooperate with the Army- Also Genl. Gaines having ordered the 6th Regiment
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to Florida.
Dec. 22. Proceeded to Fort Foster, examined the work and then continued to Tampa to confer with Commodore Dallas. Arrived at Tampa after dark. Found General Armstrong here with his brigade.
23. In consequence of information from the lower counties of Georgia countermanded the order to Major Dearborn to join the Army with his command. Communicated with the Secretary of War. Commodore Dallas visited Genl J.
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in command of Fort Armstrong the recently erected Fort, and of the whole Army North of the Withlacoochee. Set out for Fort Foster to examine that work, and to designate the site for a depot between it and Fort Armstrong. Encamped at night, about seven miles south of Big Withlacoochee. Received an express from Col. Henderson at this camp, informing of the arrival of Commodore Dallas, and his wish to cooperate with the Army- Also Genl. Gaines having ordered the 6th Regiment
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Dec. 22. Proceeded to Fort Foster, examined the work and then continued to Tampa to confer with Commodore Dallas. Arrived at Tampa after dark. Found General Armstrong here with his brigade.
23. In consequence of information from the lower counties of Georgia countermanded the order to Major Dearborn to join the Army with his command. Communicated with the Secretary of War. Commodore Dallas visited Genl J.
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and in the most liberal and patriotic manner offered the cooperation of the naval force under his command in any manner in which Genl J might think proper to use it.
Dec. 24. Wrote to Major Cross- answered a letter of the President dated the 5th of November- wrote to Commodore Dallas- wrote to Echo Harjo requiring him with one hundred of his warriors to come to Tampa Bay. Wrote to Genl Gibson on the subject of an increase in the allowance of sugar and coffee to the troops.
25. Wrote to General Armistead and directed that the
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bridge over big Withlacoochee be completed immediately as well as the work to defend it. Wrote to Lt. Col. Foster on the subject of the bridge & fort at Ouithlacoochee.
26. Visited Commodore Dallas, and conferred with him amount and disposition of the force to be furnished by the Navy.
27. Wrote to the Adjutant Genl on the subject of the term of service of the Washington City Volunteers- Also in relation to alleged depredations on the plantation of the Hon. [?] Forsyth, made arrangements for
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and in the most liberal and patriotic manner offered the cooperation of the naval force under his command in any manner in which Genl J might think proper to use it.
Dec. 24. Wrote to Major Cross- answered a letter of the President dated the 5th of November- wrote to Commodore Dallas- wrote to Echo Harjo requiring him with one hundred of his warriors to come to Tampa Bay. Wrote to Genl Gibson on the subject of an increase in the allowance of sugar and coffee to the troops.
25. Wrote to General Armistead and directed that the
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bridge over big Withlacoochee be completed immediately as well as the work to defend it. Wrote to Lt. Col. Foster on the subject of the bridge & fort at Ouithlacoochee.
26. Visited Commodore Dallas, and conferred with him amount and disposition of the force to be furnished by the Navy.
27. Wrote to the Adjutant Genl on the subject of the term of service of the Washington City Volunteers- Also in relation to alleged depredations on the plantation of the Hon. [?] Forsyth, made arrangements for
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relieving the garrison at Fort Clinch, and removing the [?] to Tampa Bay. Instructed Major Willborn at Fort Clinch as to his duties and to hold his armies in readiness for immediate service in the field.
Dec. 28. Wrote to commodore Dallas on the subject of a garrison for Fort Foster and also for Fort Brook. Ordered a board to examine the broken down horses, and report upon them.
29. Wrote to Captain Mills on the subject of the Steam Boats American & Dade and thanking him for
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his kind offer to have his other boat fortified and manned. Wrote to Commodore Dallas on the subject of exploring the Withlacoochee – a letter to Governor Call on the defenses of the Territory generally, and requiring four companies of regular militia to defend of part of the peninsula. Wrote to Major Cross in relation to means of transportation.
30. Wrote to Genl Read on the defense of the Territory. Wrote to Major
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relieving the garrison at Fort Clinch, and removing the [?] to Tampa Bay. Instructed Major Willborn at Fort Clinch as to his duties and to hold his armies in readiness for immediate service in the field.
Dec. 28. Wrote to commodore Dallas on the subject of a garrison for Fort Foster and also for Fort Brook. Ordered a board to examine the broken down horses, and report upon them.
29. Wrote to Captain Mills on the subject of the Steam Boats American & Dade and thanking him for
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his kind offer to have his other boat fortified and manned. Wrote to Commodore Dallas on the subject of exploring the Withlacoochee – a letter to Governor Call on the defenses of the Territory generally, and requiring four companies of regular militia to defend of part of the peninsula. Wrote to Major Cross in relation to means of transportation.
30. Wrote to Genl Read on the defense of the Territory. Wrote to Major
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Brant requesting him to employ fifty Wagon drivers, and as many pack horseman. Wrote to Lt. Col. Foster informing him of recruits having been ordered on for his regiment, and that Blacksmiths [?] [?] would be sent to him. Sent to the Adjt. Genl an application from Major McIntosh for a furlough [?].
Wrote to Genl. Read-
Recd dispatches from General Armistead reporting that the Wahoo Swamp and the Cove of the Withlacoochee had been thoroughly searched without finding an Indian or a recent sign of one.
Dec. 31st Wrote to Commodore Dallas and requested that a vessel might be ordered to
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cruize off the mouth of the Ouithlacoochee, for the purpose of ordering the 6th Regt to Tampa Bay. –Informed him of a Trail leading to the Gulf towards Crystal River.
Jany 1. Instructions sent to the commanding officer of the 6th Infy. Directed slendered horses to be shot. Instructed Lt. Col. Miller as commandant of Fort Brook, temporarily – Reported to the Adjt Genl.
2. Directed Major McCLintock to turn over the command of Fort Foster to Lt. Leib of the Navy. Directed Lt. Carey directed to Keep on hand abundant supply of subsistence.
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Brant requesting him to employ fifty Wagon drivers, and as many pack horseman. Wrote to Lt. Col. Foster informing him of recruits having been ordered on for his regiment, and that Blacksmiths [?] [?] would be sent to him. Sent to the Adjt. Genl an application from Major McIntosh for a furlough [?].
Wrote to Genl. Read-
Recd dispatches from General Armistead reporting that the Wahoo Swamp and the Cove of the Withlacoochee had been thoroughly searched without finding an Indian or a recent sign of one.
Dec. 31st Wrote to Commodore Dallas and requested that a vessel might be ordered to
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cruize off the mouth of the Ouithlacoochee, for the purpose of ordering the 6th Regt to Tampa Bay. –Informed him of a Trail leading to the Gulf towards Crystal River.
Jany 1. Instructions sent to the commanding officer of the 6th Infy. Directed slendered horses to be shot. Instructed Lt. Col. Miller as commandant of Fort Brook, temporarily – Reported to the Adjt Genl.
2. Directed Major McCLintock to turn over the command of Fort Foster to Lt. Leib of the Navy. Directed Lt. Carey directed to Keep on hand abundant supply of subsistence.
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Lieut. McKenzie directed to keep constantly on hand an abundant supply of arms and ordnance stores. Wrote to Capt. Chase, President of the Pensacola Rail Road, on the subject of Major Graham. Directed Captain [?] to keep on hand a large supply of forage; and to transport to the interior depots the supplies ordered. Also, to take proper care of the horses in order that they may be recruited as soon as possible. Also, to issue materials to the naval officers to build boats. Directed Colonel Henderson to release all prisoners except one
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who had attempted the life of another. Ordered that rations should not be offered to able bodied men who should refuse to work. Every arrangement being made for the troops to take the field, orders were issued that they move tomorrow. Order of march in three columns in extended order- of encampment as nearly in a square as possible- of battle in single rank, and extended order- and in two lines when practicable.
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Lieut. McKenzie directed to keep constantly on hand an abundant supply of arms and ordnance stores. Wrote to Capt. Chase, President of the Pensacola Rail Road, on the subject of Major Graham. Directed Captain [?] to keep on hand a large supply of forage; and to transport to the interior depots the supplies ordered. Also, to take proper care of the horses in order that they may be recruited as soon as possible. Also, to issue materials to the naval officers to build boats. Directed Colonel Henderson to release all prisoners except one
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who had attempted the life of another. Ordered that rations should not be offered to able bodied men who should refuse to work. Every arrangement being made for the troops to take the field, orders were issued that they move tomorrow. Order of march in three columns in extended order- of encampment as nearly in a square as possible- of battle in single rank, and extended order- and in two lines when practicable.
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January 3. Marched from Fort Brooke. Genl. J. with Lt. Col. Caulfield's battalion of mounted Alabamians & Major Nelsons battalion of mounted Georgians, proceeded by the way of [?], intending to come into the Fort King road near the Withlacoochee marched about twenty five miles and encamped near a fine pond.
4. Moved forward- the guide, not acquainted with the country, mistook his way, and brought the command into Fort Foster.
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here Colonel Henderson joined with the main body and the train.
5. Moved forward and encamped about four miles south of Fort Dade on the Withlacoochee.
6. Arrived at Fort Dade and encamped. Transportation ordered to be selected by the q master for the Army in the field, and the remaining of wagons to be sent to Tampa Bay, Escorted by one company of regular troops, and the Florida volunteers. Wagoners directed to be armed. Florida volunteers to be [?]
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January 3. Marched from Fort Brooke. Genl. J. with Lt. Col. Caulfield's battalion of mounted Alabamians & Major Nelsons battalion of mounted Georgians, proceeded by the way of [?], intending to come into the Fort King road near the Withlacoochee marched about twenty five miles and encamped near a fine pond.
4. Moved forward- the guide, not acquainted with the country, mistook his way, and brought the command into Fort Foster.
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here Colonel Henderson joined with the main body and the train.
5. Moved forward and encamped about four miles south of Fort Dade on the Withlacoochee.
6. Arrived at Fort Dade and encamped. Transportation ordered to be selected by the q master for the Army in the field, and the remaining of wagons to be sent to Tampa Bay, Escorted by one company of regular troops, and the Florida volunteers. Wagoners directed to be armed. Florida volunteers to be [?]
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Jany. 7. Communicated with Lt. Col. Miller and Major Thompson on the subject of the question between them on the subject of brevet rank. Recd a report that Major Childs was on his way with recruits ordinance stores [?].
8. Directed Genl. Armistead to detach fifty regular troops & a hundred Indian warriors, to meet Major Childs- also ordered Major Nelson to proceed and join him. Organized the Army of the South into two Brigades the 1st under Genl Armistead and the 2nd under Colonel Henderson. Directed that
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Major Morris should examine the Hammock where our Indian scouts had discovered Indian signs.
9. Directed the quarter master at Black Creek to double the supplies at Volusia. Troops arriving from the North directed to Volusia. Lt. Col. Crane ordered to take port at Black Creek, or at one of the posts on the St. Johns. Genl. J. moved to Fort Armstrong. Colonel Henderson ordered to Fort Armstrong. Lt. Col. Foster directed to remain at Fort Dade and to complete the work. Ration of corn in the field reduced and horses ordered to be grazed.
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Jany. 7. Communicated with Lt. Col. Miller and Major Thompson on the subject of the question between them on the subject of brevet rank. Recd a report that Major Childs was on his way with recruits ordinance stores [?].
8. Directed Genl. Armistead to detach fifty regular troops & a hundred Indian warriors, to meet Major Childs- also ordered Major Nelson to proceed and join him. Organized the Army of the South into two Brigades the 1st under Genl Armistead and the 2nd under Colonel Henderson. Directed that
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Major Morris should examine the Hammock where our Indian scouts had discovered Indian signs.
9. Directed the quarter master at Black Creek to double the supplies at Volusia. Troops arriving from the North directed to Volusia. Lt. Col. Crane ordered to take port at Black Creek, or at one of the posts on the St. Johns. Genl. J. moved to Fort Armstrong. Colonel Henderson ordered to Fort Armstrong. Lt. Col. Foster directed to remain at Fort Dade and to complete the work. Ration of corn in the field reduced and horses ordered to be grazed.
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Jan. 10. Received advice of Lt. Col. Fanning being expected with two companies of Artillery – ordered to take them to Volusia. The South Carolina Battalion to be mustered into the service of the United States, and one company sent to Volusia. The surveyors to be employed on the line from black creek to Fort Drane. Q master at Black creek directed to push on supplies to Fort Drane. Four companies of South Carolina militia [?] subject to the order of Lt. Col. Crane. Sixteen negro prisoners were at the Panasofka Swamp- Reported to the Adjt. Genl.
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Ordered Major Nelson to join Lt. Col. Foster at Fort Dade, & directed the Lt. Col. to proceed with his whole force down the south side of the Ouithlacoochee- thirty six additional prisoners taken in the swamp – one Indian wounded – Powel barely escaped.
10. Marched with five hundred troops under Colonel Henderson- encamped near Panasofkee swamp – saw no fresh signs of hostile Indians came up with the Alabama volunteers and Indians [?] moved down to a point near the cove encamped and reported to the Adjt General
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Jan. 10. Received advice of Lt. Col. Fanning being expected with two companies of Artillery – ordered to take them to Volusia. The South Carolina Battalion to be mustered into the service of the United States, and one company sent to Volusia. The surveyors to be employed on the line from black creek to Fort Drane. Q master at Black creek directed to push on supplies to Fort Drane. Four companies of South Carolina militia [?] subject to the order of Lt. Col. Crane. Sixteen negro prisoners were at the Panasofka Swamp- Reported to the Adjt. Genl.
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Ordered Major Nelson to join Lt. Col. Foster at Fort Dade, & directed the Lt. Col. to proceed with his whole force down the south side of the Ouithlacoochee- thirty six additional prisoners taken in the swamp – one Indian wounded – Powel barely escaped.
10. Marched with five hundred troops under Colonel Henderson- encamped near Panasofkee swamp – saw no fresh signs of hostile Indians came up with the Alabama volunteers and Indians [?] moved down to a point near the cove encamped and reported to the Adjt General
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12. Genl J. employed in examining the swamps and hammocks- returned to camp.
13. Moved forward to a position near Camp Izzard. Obtained a number of cattle. The Indians and part of the mounted men sent down through the swamp & hammocks on the Ouithlacoochee- met them at the encampment.
Spent the 14th and the 15th in scouring the Swamps & on the 15th Genl J. with the mounted men went to Fort Clinch- crossed the river supplied by the blue spring – at the Indian encampment- took sixty or
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seventy head of cattle. Came across a fresh Indian trail- followed it to the road to Fort Drane, where it disappeared. Met Lt. Col Foster at Fort Clinch- was informed of the capture of a Seminole Indian, who gave information of the position of a number of Indians near Homosassa
16. Ordered Lt. Colonel Foster to proceed and attack the Tallahassees and to take the Seminole prisoner with him. Jim Boy with his warriors ordered to join- Major Nelson ordered to accompany Lt. Col. Foster.
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12. Genl J. employed in examining the swamps and hammocks- returned to camp.
13. Moved forward to a position near Camp Izzard. Obtained a number of cattle. The Indians and part of the mounted men sent down through the swamp & hammocks on the Ouithlacoochee- met them at the encampment.
Spent the 14th and the 15th in scouring the Swamps & on the 15th Genl J. with the mounted men went to Fort Clinch- crossed the river supplied by the blue spring – at the Indian encampment- took sixty or
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seventy head of cattle. Came across a fresh Indian trail- followed it to the road to Fort Drane, where it disappeared. Met Lt. Col Foster at Fort Clinch- was informed of the capture of a Seminole Indian, who gave information of the position of a number of Indians near Homosassa
16. Ordered Lt. Colonel Foster to proceed and attack the Tallahassees and to take the Seminole prisoner with him. Jim Boy with his warriors ordered to join- Major Nelson ordered to accompany Lt. Col. Foster.
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Returned to Camp Izzard by the way of the blue spring- examined the trail which had been discovered yesterday. Found where the Indians, who had disappeared on approaching the road, had came together north west of the road, the trail went off in a north west direction towards the Waccasassa Swamp. Came to camp late in the evening. Ordered Captain Wright to Camp Izzard – and the mounted men to bring up as much forage as they could carry.
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Jan 17. Reported to the Adjt General- marched towards Fort Armstrong – marched about ten miles and halted in the hope that Captain Washington would join –he did not come up.
18. Marched forward and encamped near the Cove of the Withlacoochee. Capt Washington joined here at 3 o'clock A.M.
19. Left Colonel Henderson to take on the Infantry and other regular troops, with the baggage train, and proceed through the swamps with the
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Returned to Camp Izzard by the way of the blue spring- examined the trail which had been discovered yesterday. Found where the Indians, who had disappeared on approaching the road, had came together north west of the road, the trail went off in a north west direction towards the Waccasassa Swamp. Came to camp late in the evening. Ordered Captain Wright to Camp Izzard – and the mounted men to bring up as much forage as they could carry.
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Jan 17. Reported to the Adjt General- marched towards Fort Armstrong – marched about ten miles and halted in the hope that Captain Washington would join –he did not come up.
18. Marched forward and encamped near the Cove of the Withlacoochee. Capt Washington joined here at 3 o'clock A.M.
19. Left Colonel Henderson to take on the Infantry and other regular troops, with the baggage train, and proceed through the swamps with the
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Indian warriors and mounted volunteers. Reported to the Secy of War the results of the expedition- also that the 6th Regt, which had been ordered to the Western perimeter, would be retained, until the termination of an expedition to the head of the Ocklawaha.
Jany 20. Reported to the Adjt. General – made arrangements for the supply of subsistence to the indigent and distressed inhabitants of Florida resident in the Southern part of the territory. Instructed Lt. Col. Miller in relation to the security of the [?]
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Wrote to Governor Call- Directed the Army to prepare to march on the 22nd and are employed in the most active preparations.
21. Continued in the preparations for the march of the Army. Reported to the Adjutant Genl the result of Lt. Col Fosters operations. Placed General Hernandez in command of the country East of St. Johns/' and Lt. Colonel [?] west of that river to the Suwannee. Wrote letters of instructions to both- also to Lt. Col. Fanning.
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Indian warriors and mounted volunteers. Reported to the Secy of War the results of the expedition- also that the 6th Regt, which had been ordered to the Western perimeter, would be retained, until the termination of an expedition to the head of the Ocklawaha.
Jany 20. Reported to the Adjt. General – made arrangements for the supply of subsistence to the indigent and distressed inhabitants of Florida resident in the Southern part of the territory. Instructed Lt. Col. Miller in relation to the security of the [?]
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Wrote to Governor Call- Directed the Army to prepare to march on the 22nd and are employed in the most active preparations.
21. Continued in the preparations for the march of the Army. Reported to the Adjutant Genl the result of Lt. Col Fosters operations. Placed General Hernandez in command of the country East of St. Johns/' and Lt. Colonel [?] west of that river to the Suwannee. Wrote letters of instructions to both- also to Lt. Col. Fanning.
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Jany 22nd, Genl J. put the army in march towards the head of the Ocklawaha. Marched about twelve miles, part of the route over extremely bad road and encamped for the night. Compelled to open the road on the whole route.
23. Detached Lt. Colonel Caulfield to attack Philip and his negro force on the Ahpopka Lake, with his battalion and Harris' Marines- Lt. Chambers sent with him. Moved the Army forward- marched sixteen miles, found a note from Lt. Chambers- encamped for the night.
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24th. Moved forward- passed a part of the Thlauhatkee river of mountains had an extensive and beautiful view of the country including the lake. Met Lt. Colonel Caulfield who had succeeded in surprising Cooper and killed him and three of the warriors, and took nine Indian & eight negro prisoners. Moved forward and encamped near a small hammock with a fine stream of clear water running through it. Major Graham made a bridge over the stream
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Jany 22nd, Genl J. put the army in march towards the head of the Ocklawaha. Marched about twelve miles, part of the route over extremely bad road and encamped for the night. Compelled to open the road on the whole route.
23. Detached Lt. Colonel Caulfield to attack Philip and his negro force on the Ahpopka Lake, with his battalion and Harris' Marines- Lt. Chambers sent with him. Moved the Army forward- marched sixteen miles, found a note from Lt. Chambers- encamped for the night.
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24th. Moved forward- passed a part of the Thlauhatkee river of mountains had an extensive and beautiful view of the country including the lake. Met Lt. Colonel Caulfield who had succeeded in surprising Cooper and killed him and three of the warriors, and took nine Indian & eight negro prisoners. Moved forward and encamped near a small hammock with a fine stream of clear water running through it. Major Graham made a bridge over the stream
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Here three hostile Indians were discovered, and they were tracked on a trail for some distance.
Janry 25. Moved forward- took the [?] trail and proceeded seven or eight miles to an old Indian village- countermarched & sent out to examine the several trails.
26th. Marched across the country on a trail on which cattle had been driven- the woods had been burnt and the Indians had evidently crossed in considerable numbers – Marched
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about sixteen miles and encamped on a beautiful lake- it rained during the night- ration of bread and bacon reduced
27. Marched forward- the cattle tracks increased & several droves were driven in- Marched about six miles- greater part of the way through prairies the Indians brought in several droves of cattle. Passed a trail where there were recent poney tracks and numerous Indian tracks. Came to the Thlassae Hatchee- examined the ford- crossed over- found it practicable for wagons and artillery.
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Here three hostile Indians were discovered, and they were tracked on a trail for some distance.
Janry 25. Moved forward- took the [?] trail and proceeded seven or eight miles to an old Indian village- countermarched & sent out to examine the several trails.
26th. Marched across the country on a trail on which cattle had been driven- the woods had been burnt and the Indians had evidently crossed in considerable numbers – Marched
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about sixteen miles and encamped on a beautiful lake- it rained during the night- ration of bread and bacon reduced
27. Marched forward- the cattle tracks increased & several droves were driven in- Marched about six miles- greater part of the way through prairies the Indians brought in several droves of cattle. Passed a trail where there were recent poney tracks and numerous Indian tracks. Came to the Thlassae Hatchee- examined the ford- crossed over- found it practicable for wagons and artillery.
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Detached Colonel Henderson with Lt. Col. Caulfield's and Harris' mounted men, and Morris' Indian Warriors to make a reconnaissance of the country in advance. Sent out Captain Delany on a trail to the left, into a Swamp and Hammock. Colonel Henderson reported the capture of a hundred head of cattle & that recent Indian signs had been observed, though they were not numerous. General J. crossed over the Thlassee Hatchee and directed the Colonel to leave a small detachment to secure the cattle and to move forward in the direction of a smoke that was burned in advance. Colonel Henderson not reporting as soon as Genl. J expected
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he directed Captain Learle to take an escort of mounted men, and follow on the trail on which the Colonel had moved and to report without delay. Philip McCoy of Philadelphia, who had enlisted into the Army under the name of Madison, and who acted as mounted orderly to Genl J. accompanied Captain Learle. The enemy was found and promptly attacked by Colonel Henderson- Sergt Madison was dispatched with a message to Genl J. but was unfortunately killed on the way. A second express was sent, and an Indian runner came in about
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Detached Colonel Henderson with Lt. Col. Caulfield's and Harris' mounted men, and Morris' Indian Warriors to make a reconnaissance of the country in advance. Sent out Captain Delany on a trail to the left, into a Swamp and Hammock. Colonel Henderson reported the capture of a hundred head of cattle & that recent Indian signs had been observed, though they were not numerous. General J. crossed over the Thlassee Hatchee and directed the Colonel to leave a small detachment to secure the cattle and to move forward in the direction of a smoke that was burned in advance. Colonel Henderson not reporting as soon as Genl. J expected
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he directed Captain Learle to take an escort of mounted men, and follow on the trail on which the Colonel had moved and to report without delay. Philip McCoy of Philadelphia, who had enlisted into the Army under the name of Madison, and who acted as mounted orderly to Genl J. accompanied Captain Learle. The enemy was found and promptly attacked by Colonel Henderson- Sergt Madison was dispatched with a message to Genl J. but was unfortunately killed on the way. A second express was sent, and an Indian runner came in about
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the same time. A road having been cut through a Cypress grove on the boarder of the Thlassee Hatchee sufficient for wagons to cross, Genl J. inclined to move forward the whole force, but the position being a strong one directed Lt. Colonel Freeman with a small force to remain and defend the camp, and after calling in the detachments on other trails, he moved with the disposable force of Brig Genl Armistead's brigade to support Colonel Henderson. Having crossed the creek, and learning that Colonel H. was four miles in advance, Captain Crossman was detached, with thirty
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mounted men to join the Colonel and Genl Jesup moved rapidly forward with the foot. On arriving at the swamp, Genl J. found that Col. H. was in full pursuit of the enemy, and was evidently in sufficient force to manage them. Leaving Major Whiting with his battalion in reserve he marched with the 6th infy part of the [?] and a few Indian warriors, two miles to the right where the Indian scouts reported the hostile Indians to be in great force.
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the same time. A road having been cut through a Cypress grove on the boarder of the Thlassee Hatchee sufficient for wagons to cross, Genl J. inclined to move forward the whole force, but the position being a strong one directed Lt. Colonel Freeman with a small force to remain and defend the camp, and after calling in the detachments on other trails, he moved with the disposable force of Brig Genl Armistead's brigade to support Colonel Henderson. Having crossed the creek, and learning that Colonel H. was four miles in advance, Captain Crossman was detached, with thirty
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mounted men to join the Colonel and Genl Jesup moved rapidly forward with the foot. On arriving at the swamp, Genl J. found that Col. H. was in full pursuit of the enemy, and was evidently in sufficient force to manage them. Leaving Major Whiting with his battalion in reserve he marched with the 6th infy part of the [?] and a few Indian warriors, two miles to the right where the Indian scouts reported the hostile Indians to be in great force.
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The troops crossed through Hammocks and swamps in the best order- Major Graham who commanded the advance penetrated to the Indian town- the fires were burning, and meat cooking but the inhabitants had fled in to the surrounding swamps, and as night was approaching pursuit was impossible. The detachment was ordered to return, and arrived in camp about nine o'clock. Colonel Henderson came in about ten with twenty eight negro and Indian prisoners.
Jany. 28th. The Army crossed the Thlassee Hatchee and moved
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forward on the Lake Tohopekaliga Genl J. sent one of the prisoners to communicate with Jumper, Aligator, and Abram. The army moved about sixteen miles and occupied a strong position on the lake- several hundred head of cattle and a few ponies were taken to day.
29. Lieut. Col Caulfield was sent forward with two companies of his battalion and Harris' marines, accompanied by Lt. Chambers Aid de camp, to reconnoitre the country, and ascertain whether the route on the
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The troops crossed through Hammocks and swamps in the best order- Major Graham who commanded the advance penetrated to the Indian town- the fires were burning, and meat cooking but the inhabitants had fled in to the surrounding swamps, and as night was approaching pursuit was impossible. The detachment was ordered to return, and arrived in camp about nine o'clock. Colonel Henderson came in about ten with twenty eight negro and Indian prisoners.
Jany. 28th. The Army crossed the Thlassee Hatchee and moved
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forward on the Lake Tohopekaliga Genl J. sent one of the prisoners to communicate with Jumper, Aligator, and Abram. The army moved about sixteen miles and occupied a strong position on the lake- several hundred head of cattle and a few ponies were taken to day.
29. Lieut. Col Caulfield was sent forward with two companies of his battalion and Harris' marines, accompanied by Lt. Chambers Aid de camp, to reconnoitre the country, and ascertain whether the route on the
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margin of the lake was practicable. Major Morris directed to reconnoitre the country to the right, and ascertain the direction of a heavy trail reported by the Indian scouts. Lt. Col Caulfield reported the route practicable for ten miles in advance- his party brought in about a hundred head of cattle and some ponies Major Morris' Indians brought in cattle. Messenger sent to the Indian chiefs returned with a message from Aligator and Abram – he did not meet Jumper.
Jany. 30th- Sent the messenger out to conduct Abram into camp. The Army remained
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in position. Directed that the ration of corn be reduced to four quarts and that the horses be grazed during the day and that grass be cut for them for the night. Also that eight ounces of bread & six ounces of [?] meat should be the daily ration with a pound and a half of fresh beef [?] by as an extra issue. Lt. Col Caulfield with three companies of his command and captain Harris' marines were ordered to go out tomorrow and reconnoitre the trail on which Abram was known to have retreated with his people. Lieut. Chambers directed to accompany the detacht
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margin of the lake was practicable. Major Morris directed to reconnoitre the country to the right, and ascertain the direction of a heavy trail reported by the Indian scouts. Lt. Col Caulfield reported the route practicable for ten miles in advance- his party brought in about a hundred head of cattle and some ponies Major Morris' Indians brought in cattle. Messenger sent to the Indian chiefs returned with a message from Aligator and Abram – he did not meet Jumper.
Jany. 30th- Sent the messenger out to conduct Abram into camp. The Army remained
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in position. Directed that the ration of corn be reduced to four quarts and that the horses be grazed during the day and that grass be cut for them for the night. Also that eight ounces of bread & six ounces of [?] meat should be the daily ration with a pound and a half of fresh beef [?] by as an extra issue. Lt. Col Caulfield with three companies of his command and captain Harris' marines were ordered to go out tomorrow and reconnoitre the trail on which Abram was known to have retreated with his people. Lieut. Chambers directed to accompany the detacht
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Col. Stanton directed to proceed down the lake with one company of Lt. Col. Caulfield's battalion, and Major [?] command to ascertain whether the route down the lake was practicable, and whether the Big Cypress could be turned.
31st. Lt. Colonel Caulfield proceeded to execute the ordered given yesterday ascertained the direction of the trail. Lt. Colonel Stanton proceeded to execute the orders given to him. Moved forward as far as the route was practicable. Neither Wagons nor horses could be taken in that direction more than ten or fifteen miles. The whole
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country a vast glade or prairie, spotted with Hammocks. The prairie a complete bog. The party discovered several Indians, and a number of cattle and ponies. The messenger returned with Abraham, who informed Genl J. that Jumper was near two days journey from him- that his health was not good and though desirous of peace, he apprehended he would not be able to visit him. He said the Indians desired to remain in the country- that the lands assigned to them west of the Mississippi were too far North.
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Col. Stanton directed to proceed down the lake with one company of Lt. Col. Caulfield's battalion, and Major [?] command to ascertain whether the route down the lake was practicable, and whether the Big Cypress could be turned.
31st. Lt. Colonel Caulfield proceeded to execute the ordered given yesterday ascertained the direction of the trail. Lt. Colonel Stanton proceeded to execute the orders given to him. Moved forward as far as the route was practicable. Neither Wagons nor horses could be taken in that direction more than ten or fifteen miles. The whole
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country a vast glade or prairie, spotted with Hammocks. The prairie a complete bog. The party discovered several Indians, and a number of cattle and ponies. The messenger returned with Abraham, who informed Genl J. that Jumper was near two days journey from him- that his health was not good and though desirous of peace, he apprehended he would not be able to visit him. He said the Indians desired to remain in the country- that the lands assigned to them west of the Mississippi were too far North.
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and that the Seminoles accustomed to a warm climate could not live in one so cold- that the Micasukees had caused the war, and had drawn the Seminoles in to it by threats and persuasions. He said that the Indians were greatly distressed, and would gladly make peace, and if Micanopy would consent to remove west they would go, though reluctantly. He set out in the evening, accompanied by Capt. Harris' mounted company to secure him from attack from our Indians.
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purpose of preventing our Indians from going in advance of the encampment and thus interrupting his communication with the hostile chiefs.
2. The Army remained in position- several trails were examined to the right, left, and rear of the camp.
3. Abraham came in today and reported that Jumper and Aligator were on their way to see me; he returned to meet them accompanied by John Hoponnee, Yoholo Harjo, and also by Major Graham and Lt. Chambers. Genl Jesup crossed over the
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and that the Seminoles accustomed to a warm climate could not live in one so cold- that the Micasukees had caused the war, and had drawn the Seminoles in to it by threats and persuasions. He said that the Indians were greatly distressed, and would gladly make peace, and if Micanopy would consent to remove west they would go, though reluctantly. He set out in the evening, accompanied by Capt. Harris' mounted company to secure him from attack from our Indians.
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purpose of preventing our Indians from going in advance of the encampment and thus interrupting his communication with the hostile chiefs.
2. The Army remained in position- several trails were examined to the right, left, and rear of the camp.
3. Abraham came in today and reported that Jumper and Aligator were on their way to see me; he returned to meet them accompanied by John Hoponnee, Yoholo Harjo, and also by Major Graham and Lt. Chambers. Genl Jesup crossed over the
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Thlassee Hatchee, accompanied by Captain Harris' company of mounted marines, as and escort, and by Colonel Horton, Captain's Crossman & Learle, and Lt. Linnard. He and the officers of his staff departed their swords and other arms and, leaving the escort, proceeded forward perhaps a half a mile to meet the party- Genl J. left Capts Crossman and Learle and Lt. Linnard and, with Colonel Horton, went forward-after riding about a mile they met the hostile chiefs attended by the officers, and the friendly Indian chiefs, and by several Indians and negroes. The hostile party
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seemed to be so much alarmed that Genl. Jesup sent an aid de camp to order his escort to camp- he also sent his arms to camp and entered into conversation with Jumper on the subject of the War, and the terms on which peace would be extended to the Indians. Jumper said the Micasukees had caused the war- that they were "bad people" & Micanopy had not been able to restrain them- that the Indians, particularly the Seminoles, were desirous of peace and wished to live on terms of friendship with the white people.
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Thlassee Hatchee, accompanied by Captain Harris' company of mounted marines, as and escort, and by Colonel Horton, Captain's Crossman & Learle, and Lt. Linnard. He and the officers of his staff departed their swords and other arms and, leaving the escort, proceeded forward perhaps a half a mile to meet the party- Genl J. left Capts Crossman and Learle and Lt. Linnard and, with Colonel Horton, went forward-after riding about a mile they met the hostile chiefs attended by the officers, and the friendly Indian chiefs, and by several Indians and negroes. The hostile party
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seemed to be so much alarmed that Genl. Jesup sent an aid de camp to order his escort to camp- he also sent his arms to camp and entered into conversation with Jumper on the subject of the War, and the terms on which peace would be extended to the Indians. Jumper said the Micasukees had caused the war- that they were "bad people" & Micanopy had not been able to restrain them- that the Indians, particularly the Seminoles, were desirous of peace and wished to live on terms of friendship with the white people.
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He was told that the Indians had commenced the war- that the President required that the white people should be [?] and that the only terms on which peace could be granted would be the execution of the treaty- that the United States had purchased the whole country from Spain, without any reservation having been made in favor of the Indians- that they had no right to lands except that which the United States had given them- that they had exchanged the rights which had been extended to them here for lands in the west- that in accordance with the stipulations of the treaty they had sent their chiefs to examine the country assigned to them - there
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Chiefs of which he was one had expressed themselves satisfied with the country; and therefore the President expected them to emigrate. He replied that when he was west of the Mississippi he found the Indians all quarreling about their lands- a great deal of confusion prevailed and war among them was apprehended. He observed that the country was too cold for people accustomed to live in Florida. That the Seminoles would all die if taken there- he said they considered this their own country- that the Spaniards had assured them that in transferring their rights.
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He was told that the Indians had commenced the war- that the President required that the white people should be [?] and that the only terms on which peace could be granted would be the execution of the treaty- that the United States had purchased the whole country from Spain, without any reservation having been made in favor of the Indians- that they had no right to lands except that which the United States had given them- that they had exchanged the rights which had been extended to them here for lands in the west- that in accordance with the stipulations of the treaty they had sent their chiefs to examine the country assigned to them - there
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Chiefs of which he was one had expressed themselves satisfied with the country; and therefore the President expected them to emigrate. He replied that when he was west of the Mississippi he found the Indians all quarreling about their lands- a great deal of confusion prevailed and war among them was apprehended. He observed that the country was too cold for people accustomed to live in Florida. That the Seminoles would all die if taken there- he said they considered this their own country- that the Spaniards had assured them that in transferring their rights.
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to the United they had sold the country only so far as the white man had cultivated with the plough and the hoe- that the whole country beyond that line of cultivation belonged to the Indians. He further remarked that he was only one of a number of chiefs- that he had a superior- that any promise made by him without the order of that superior, and the decision of the other chiefs of the nation would be worthless. He was then asked who the Spaniards were who had informed him that the country not cultivated had been issued for the Indians - he replied
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that Governor Coppinger had given them that assurance - he was told that the Spanish Officer had deceived them- that the American Government had paid five millions of dollars for the whole country and that Spain had made no reservation in favor of the Indians- that as the Indians had commenced the war we would continue it until they should leave the country. He then professed that time should be given them to consult together, and that a place be appointed to meet them- he mentioned Fort Armstrong &
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to the United they had sold the country only so far as the white man had cultivated with the plough and the hoe- that the whole country beyond that line of cultivation belonged to the Indians. He further remarked that he was only one of a number of chiefs- that he had a superior- that any promise made by him without the order of that superior, and the decision of the other chiefs of the nation would be worthless. He was then asked who the Spaniards were who had informed him that the country not cultivated had been issued for the Indians - he replied
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that Governor Coppinger had given them that assurance - he was told that the Spanish Officer had deceived them- that the American Government had paid five millions of dollars for the whole country and that Spain had made no reservation in favor of the Indians- that as the Indians had commenced the war we would continue it until they should leave the country. He then professed that time should be given them to consult together, and that a place be appointed to meet them- he mentioned Fort Armstrong &
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He replied that the Indians were dispersed over an extensive country and it would take a long time to collect them- that Tampa Bay was too distant. G. J. then proposed Fort Dade to which he assented, and promised to meet him there on the 18th instant with all the chiefs to whom messages could be sent. He remarked, however, that he could not be accountable for the Micasukees. They were dispersed in small parties, and he could neither say whether they would visit G. J.
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or cease hostilities, but he believed they were tired of the war. Genl. J. acceeded to the arrangement to meet them at Fort Dade of the 18th. The chiefs with their party about twenty remained all night near our camp – some of our friendly chiefs with them. and as the latter informed me, they spent the greater part of the night in conference with them.
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He replied that the Indians were dispersed over an extensive country and it would take a long time to collect them- that Tampa Bay was too distant. G. J. then proposed Fort Dade to which he assented, and promised to meet him there on the 18th instant with all the chiefs to whom messages could be sent. He remarked, however, that he could not be accountable for the Micasukees. They were dispersed in small parties, and he could neither say whether they would visit G. J.
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or cease hostilities, but he believed they were tired of the war. Genl. J. acceeded to the arrangement to meet them at Fort Dade of the 18th. The chiefs with their party about twenty remained all night near our camp – some of our friendly chiefs with them. and as the latter informed me, they spent the greater part of the night in conference with them.
February 4. Jumper came into camp and took breakfast with General Jesup- Aligator and Abraham, with their followers, also came in.
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they renewed their promises to meet Genl J. on the 18th, were furnished with subsistence for their return, and the Army was put in motion on its return march to Fort Armstrong. Marched about 18 miles, and encamped on strong ground between three considerable ponds or lakes.
Febry 5th. Marched at sunrise, moved past two of its old encampments- crossed the Thlan Hatkee, and encamped near the Ahpopka Lake.
6. Genl J. left the Army under General Armistead & proceeded with a small
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escort of mounted men through Fort Armstrong, where he arrived early in the evening; and found dispatches from Governor Call & General Read at Tallahassee- Colonels Warren & Cross Major McClintock and Captain D. [?] from the North part of the Territory- Major Gardner at Volusia- Captain Crabb of the Navy Fort Brook- from the Adjutant General [?]
7. The Army returned this morning in good health and fine spirits. Wrote to the Secretary of War- reported the operations & results of the expedition to the Adjt General.
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they renewed their promises to meet Genl J. on the 18th, were furnished with subsistence for their return, and the Army was put in motion on its return march to Fort Armstrong. Marched about 18 miles, and encamped on strong ground between three considerable ponds or lakes.
Febry 5th. Marched at sunrise, moved past two of its old encampments- crossed the Thlan Hatkee, and encamped near the Ahpopka Lake.
6. Genl J. left the Army under General Armistead & proceeded with a small
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escort of mounted men through Fort Armstrong, where he arrived early in the evening; and found dispatches from Governor Call & General Read at Tallahassee- Colonels Warren & Cross Major McClintock and Captain D. [?] from the North part of the Territory- Major Gardner at Volusia- Captain Crabb of the Navy Fort Brook- from the Adjutant General [?]
7. The Army returned this morning in good health and fine spirits. Wrote to the Secretary of War- reported the operations & results of the expedition to the Adjt General.
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Wrote to Colonel Fanning at the head of Lake Monroe. To Major Gardner at Volusia, to Col. Crowe at Fort Henderson and to Governor Call and Genl Read in Tallahassee. Ordered that the 6th infantry remain in Florida.
Feby 8th- [?] Lieut. Col. Stanton to Washington City with dispatches for the War Department. Wrote to the President. To Major McClintock camped at Fort Drane. To Lieut. Colonel Foster commanding south of the Withlacoochee. To Commodore Dallas- To Major General Macomb- Reported instructions for Col. Stanton.
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instructed Captain Page in relation to indian difficulties in Alabama. To Colonel Warren comdr. at Jacksonville- and to Captain Crabb of the Navy.
9. Wrote to Lt. Colonel Miller- ordered the 2nd Brigade to Fort Dade. Genl J proceeded to Fort Dade with an escort of mounted men. Sent instructions to Lt. Watkins to afford every possible facility to Governor Call, and to improve, if possible, the navigation of the Withlacoochee from Fort Clinch down.
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Wrote to Colonel Fanning at the head of Lake Monroe. To Major Gardner at Volusia, to Col. Crowe at Fort Henderson and to Governor Call and Genl Read in Tallahassee. Ordered that the 6th infantry remain in Florida.
Feby 8th- [?] Lieut. Col. Stanton to Washington City with dispatches for the War Department. Wrote to the President. To Major McClintock camped at Fort Drane. To Lieut. Colonel Foster commanding south of the Withlacoochee. To Commodore Dallas- To Major General Macomb- Reported instructions for Col. Stanton.
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instructed Captain Page in relation to indian difficulties in Alabama. To Colonel Warren comdr. at Jacksonville- and to Captain Crabb of the Navy.
9. Wrote to Lt. Colonel Miller- ordered the 2nd Brigade to Fort Dade. Genl J proceeded to Fort Dade with an escort of mounted men. Sent instructions to Lt. Watkins to afford every possible facility to Governor Call, and to improve, if possible, the navigation of the Withlacoochee from Fort Clinch down.
10. Instructed Lt. Col. Foster in relation to the defense of
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The country entrusted to him. Replied to dispatches received from him last night. Moved forward to Fort Foster. Received there a dispatch from Brigr Genl Hernandez, communicating his attack on John Caesars party and the death of that turbulent fellow.
Feb. 11- Went down to Fort Brook for the purpose of obtaining a copy of the treaty in relation to the Indians in Florida; and of communicating with Commodore Dallas- the Commodore had left for Pensacola, but found Captain Crabb in command and ready to co-operate. Was not able to obtain a
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copy of the treaties.
12. Examined the state of the service at Fort Brook- directed that all ardent spirits in the hands of the sutlers be placed in the possession of the commissary.
13. Continued arrangements for the service. Wrote to the Adjt General sent a detachment of Indian warriors of Conchartamicco's band to St. Mark's. Directed a detachment of recruits which had arrived under commander of Captain Mallory, to be armed and sent to Fort Dade.
14. [?] J. departed for Fort Dade. Received dispatches
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The country entrusted to him. Replied to dispatches received from him last night. Moved forward to Fort Foster. Received there a dispatch from Brigr Genl Hernandez, communicating his attack on John Caesars party and the death of that turbulent fellow.
Feb. 11- Went down to Fort Brook for the purpose of obtaining a copy of the treaty in relation to the Indians in Florida; and of communicating with Commodore Dallas- the Commodore had left for Pensacola, but found Captain Crabb in command and ready to co-operate. Was not able to obtain a
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copy of the treaties.
12. Examined the state of the service at Fort Brook- directed that all ardent spirits in the hands of the sutlers be placed in the possession of the commissary.
13. Continued arrangements for the service. Wrote to the Adjt General sent a detachment of Indian warriors of Conchartamicco's band to St. Mark's. Directed a detachment of recruits which had arrived under commander of Captain Mallory, to be armed and sent to Fort Dade.
14. [?] J. departed for Fort Dade. Received dispatches
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from Colonel Fanning reporting a battle to have been fought at the head of Lake Monroe on the morning of the 8th instant. Recd dispatches from Major Harlem of the South Carolina militia. Arrived at Fort Foster, wrote in reply to Major Horton- examined the grounds and the work, also the causeway north of the Hillsborough.
Feb. 15. Wrote to Col Crane- Left Fort Foster- proceeded to Fort Dade- arrived there early in the afternoon- it rained heavily, & not having tents, Genl J. with the gentlemen of his family, took quarters in
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one of the Block houses. The Indians reported that a large trail was discovered crossing the road to the east about six miles south of Fort Dade.
16. The train came up and Genl J. encamped with the troops in a tent. Directed that the underwood should be cleared away in the vicinity of the fort.
17. Reported to the Adjt. Genl. Wrote to the Secty of War- also to Colonel Fanning.
18. Major Nelson having been ordered by Colonel Foster to this fort, was today directed to proceed to Tampa Bay.
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from Colonel Fanning reporting a battle to have been fought at the head of Lake Monroe on the morning of the 8th instant. Recd dispatches from Major Harlem of the South Carolina militia. Arrived at Fort Foster, wrote in reply to Major Horton- examined the grounds and the work, also the causeway north of the Hillsborough.
Feb. 15. Wrote to Col Crane- Left Fort Foster- proceeded to Fort Dade- arrived there early in the afternoon- it rained heavily, & not having tents, Genl J. with the gentlemen of his family, took quarters in
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one of the Block houses. The Indians reported that a large trail was discovered crossing the road to the east about six miles south of Fort Dade.
16. The train came up and Genl J. encamped with the troops in a tent. Directed that the underwood should be cleared away in the vicinity of the fort.
17. Reported to the Adjt. Genl. Wrote to the Secty of War- also to Colonel Fanning.
18. Major Nelson having been ordered by Colonel Foster to this fort, was today directed to proceed to Tampa Bay.
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Abraham came in with a flag and reported that Jumper, Holach Touchee, Aligator & other chiefs were on the way to visit Genl J. He was accompanied by a nephew of the Indian Chief Cloud.
Feb. 19th. Abraham came in to day- the chiefs have not arrived. Genl J is apprehensive they may deceive him.
20th. The hostile chiefs not having arrived, Genl J. sent an express to Lt. Col [?] directing his purchase at Savannah of four hundred good horses. The Indian chiefs sent in messengers to account for their
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delay- they were detained by high waters and had mistaken the day- they found it difficult to call in all the chiefs, in consequence of their being to much dispersed. Wrote to the Secty of War. Wrote to Major Cross on the subject of fresh horses. Acted on the proceedings of a General Court martial on the cases of the Alabama militia men.
21. Addressed his Excellency Gov. Schley of Georgia on the subject of the defense of Georgia and Alabama. The Indian Chiefs have not yet arrived.
22. Lt. Col Crane directed to
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Abraham came in with a flag and reported that Jumper, Holach Touchee, Aligator & other chiefs were on the way to visit Genl J. He was accompanied by a nephew of the Indian Chief Cloud.
Feb. 19th. Abraham came in to day- the chiefs have not arrived. Genl J is apprehensive they may deceive him.
20th. The hostile chiefs not having arrived, Genl J. sent an express to Lt. Col [?] directing his purchase at Savannah of four hundred good horses. The Indian chiefs sent in messengers to account for their
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delay- they were detained by high waters and had mistaken the day- they found it difficult to call in all the chiefs, in consequence of their being to much dispersed. Wrote to the Secty of War. Wrote to Major Cross on the subject of fresh horses. Acted on the proceedings of a General Court martial on the cases of the Alabama militia men.
21. Addressed his Excellency Gov. Schley of Georgia on the subject of the defense of Georgia and Alabama. The Indian Chiefs have not yet arrived.
22. Lt. Col Crane directed to
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reinforce Lt. Col [?] in Volusia, with two additional companies of South Carolina militia. Wrote to Major Cross on the subject of fresh horses. Aligator & Cloud have come in and report that Holach Touchee will be in to night. Communicated with Secy of War. Wrote to General Hernandez and Lt. Col Crane giving instructions for the defense of their respective districts. An express came in from Tallahassee.
23. Wrote to Governor Call and informed him that I should not require any Florida militia in the field. Wrote also to Genl Read, Col Whitner,
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Lieut. Vinton, and Capt Thomas. Holach Touchee, Cloud, Aligator, & other principal Indians visited Gl J to day- The report Jumper sick and unable to attend, and Jumpers son, nephew to Micanopy, sustained an injury on the way which prevented him from coming in. The chiefs named met Genl J. in council- they stated their desire for peace but said they were not instructed as to any terms; but that whatsoever Micanopy would agree to the whole nation would confirm. Holach Touchee
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reinforce Lt. Col [?] in Volusia, with two additional companies of South Carolina militia. Wrote to Major Cross on the subject of fresh horses. Aligator & Cloud have come in and report that Holach Touchee will be in to night. Communicated with Secy of War. Wrote to General Hernandez and Lt. Col Crane giving instructions for the defense of their respective districts. An express came in from Tallahassee.
23. Wrote to Governor Call and informed him that I should not require any Florida militia in the field. Wrote also to Genl Read, Col Whitner,
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Lieut. Vinton, and Capt Thomas. Holach Touchee, Cloud, Aligator, & other principal Indians visited Gl J to day- The report Jumper sick and unable to attend, and Jumpers son, nephew to Micanopy, sustained an injury on the way which prevented him from coming in. The chiefs named met Genl J. in council- they stated their desire for peace but said they were not instructed as to any terms; but that whatsoever Micanopy would agree to the whole nation would confirm. Holach Touchee
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informed Genl J. that Micanopy had sent word to him that his troops had driven him to a "bad swamp, " from the good land on which he had formerly lived, and he hoped to be permitted to remain there with his people. Holach Touchee was informed that peace would be granted on no other condition than emigration- that it was considered that the Indian Chiefs were attempting to trifle with us- that Jumper had not fulfilled his promise- and that no arrangement would be made except with
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Micanopy himself- Holach Toochee offered to go to Micanopy and receive his instructions and to bring Jumper in – he was informed that Micanopy must come- that Genl. J. would do business with no other person. The chief replied that Micanopy would come, and Holach Toochee said he would bring him provided time could be allowed- Genl J. informed that the time he mentioned was longer than necessary and directed him to mention the shortest period possible.
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informed Genl J. that Micanopy had sent word to him that his troops had driven him to a "bad swamp, " from the good land on which he had formerly lived, and he hoped to be permitted to remain there with his people. Holach Touchee was informed that peace would be granted on no other condition than emigration- that it was considered that the Indian Chiefs were attempting to trifle with us- that Jumper had not fulfilled his promise- and that no arrangement would be made except with
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Micanopy himself- Holach Toochee offered to go to Micanopy and receive his instructions and to bring Jumper in – he was informed that Micanopy must come- that Genl. J. would do business with no other person. The chief replied that Micanopy would come, and Holach Toochee said he would bring him provided time could be allowed- Genl J. informed that the time he mentioned was longer than necessary and directed him to mention the shortest period possible.
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to bring Micanopy and Jumper in- the 4th of March was named & accepted; but twelve hostages were required to answer for their good faith- they were told however to take the night to consider what had been required of them, and to give their answer the next day- and they retired to their camp.
24. The Indian chiefs came in the greater part of the day was spent with in conference with them individually, or in council
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with them collectively- they acceded to the terms required, and Holach Toochee prepared to visit Micanopy- Abraham is to go with him. Aligator is to go to Jumper, and Cloud is to remain in the neighbourhood. Twelve hostages are to remain in camp, and a party under a sub-chief about a mile from camp.
25. Holach Toochee and the other chiefs brought in the hostages, and obtained subsistence and corn for their family. General J. sent a horse for
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to bring Micanopy and Jumper in- the 4th of March was named & accepted; but twelve hostages were required to answer for their good faith- they were told however to take the night to consider what had been required of them, and to give their answer the next day- and they retired to their camp.
24. The Indian chiefs came in the greater part of the day was spent with in conference with them individually, or in council
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with them collectively- they acceded to the terms required, and Holach Toochee prepared to visit Micanopy- Abraham is to go with him. Aligator is to go to Jumper, and Cloud is to remain in the neighbourhood. Twelve hostages are to remain in camp, and a party under a sub-chief about a mile from camp.
25. Holach Toochee and the other chiefs brought in the hostages, and obtained subsistence and corn for their family. General J. sent a horse for
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Micanopy, and one for Jumper; and he furnished Holach Toochee with one also- the chiefs took leave of Genl J. and proceeded on their journey. Reported to the Secy of War- communicated with Lt. Col Crane, Genl Hernandez, and Governor Call, in relation to the defense of the country. Reported to the Adjt General. Directed tents and camp equipage to be furnished for the hostages.
26. Detached Major Zantzinger with two hundred men to repair the road to Fort Foster, and five
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miles south of it.
27. Ordered that the horses of the Army should be grazed, daily, from sunrise until an hour before sun set and that [?] parties should be turned out under the direction of the Inspector General.
28. The troops were mustered by the Inspector general – recd various commands.
March 1st. Directed that descriptive rolls should be furnished by commanding officers of companies to the principal surgeons at the depot hospitals, of all their sick men in those hospitals.
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Micanopy, and one for Jumper; and he furnished Holach Toochee with one also- the chiefs took leave of Genl J. and proceeded on their journey. Reported to the Secy of War- communicated with Lt. Col Crane, Genl Hernandez, and Governor Call, in relation to the defense of the country. Reported to the Adjt General. Directed tents and camp equipage to be furnished for the hostages.
26. Detached Major Zantzinger with two hundred men to repair the road to Fort Foster, and five
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miles south of it.
27. Ordered that the horses of the Army should be grazed, daily, from sunrise until an hour before sun set and that [?] parties should be turned out under the direction of the Inspector General.
28. The troops were mustered by the Inspector general – recd various commands.
March 1st. Directed that descriptive rolls should be furnished by commanding officers of companies to the principal surgeons at the depot hospitals, of all their sick men in those hospitals.
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Wrote to Lt. Col [?] instructing him to re-occupy Fort Mellon on Lake Monroe. Ordinance men to be continued on duty at Black creek. Lt. Col [?] ordered to cause the dredge boat to be returned to the Engineer Department. Reported to the Adjt. Genl. in relation to Captain [?] and Captain Crossman- ordered a [?] of Colonel Henderson. Wrote to Lt. Col Foster in relation to his request of a leave of absence and his relations with the Indians. To Lt. Watkins on the subject of a collision of authority with Lt. Bell. Wrote to Lt. Bell on the same subject- informed him
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that Lt. Watkins was under his command, and subject to his orders, but was the same time subject in his administrative capacity to the calls of the service at large. Wrote to Genl Hernandez approving his plan for calling volunteers into the service, as orders for the defense of this district. Ordered additional supplies of ordnance stores to Volusia, communicated with Major McClintock commanding Fort Drane. With Lt. Leib of the Navy, on the subject of soldiers left there. With Captain Harvey Brown on the subject of issue of rations to gamblers and others of similar character
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Wrote to Lt. Col [?] instructing him to re-occupy Fort Mellon on Lake Monroe. Ordinance men to be continued on duty at Black creek. Lt. Col [?] ordered to cause the dredge boat to be returned to the Engineer Department. Reported to the Adjt. Genl. in relation to Captain [?] and Captain Crossman- ordered a [?] of Colonel Henderson. Wrote to Lt. Col Foster in relation to his request of a leave of absence and his relations with the Indians. To Lt. Watkins on the subject of a collision of authority with Lt. Bell. Wrote to Lt. Bell on the same subject- informed him
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that Lt. Watkins was under his command, and subject to his orders, but was the same time subject in his administrative capacity to the calls of the service at large. Wrote to Genl Hernandez approving his plan for calling volunteers into the service, as orders for the defense of this district. Ordered additional supplies of ordnance stores to Volusia, communicated with Major McClintock commanding Fort Drane. With Lt. Leib of the Navy, on the subject of soldiers left there. With Captain Harvey Brown on the subject of issue of rations to gamblers and others of similar character
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Sent to the Adjt General orders issued in the Creek nation with special orders issued in Florida.
March 2nd. Sent off expresses to Fort Brook, Fort Drane & Fort Call- instructed Major Childs in relation to soldiers of the 3rd infantry at his post.
Wrote to Major Cross on the subject of very private affairs, as well as on public matters. Gave leave of absence to Lt. Col Foster for thirty days in consequence of severe domestic afflictions. Lieut. Chambers made an experiment with an Indian rubber boat on a pond in the camp. It was found to be capable of carrying forty men. Cloud,
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one of the hostile chiefs, and several of the hostile Warriors, witnessed the experiment. Hostile Indians come to camp every day with venison and turkeys, and other proceeds of the chase. Let [?] go to Black creek- he rode my sorrel horse.
March 3. A heavy and steady rain commenced about an hour before day and continued until 11 o'clock. Several hostile Indians came in who had not been in camp previously. Two hastily returned from Tampa Bay having been permitted to visit their relations who were prisoners. The train came in from Tampa consisting of upwards of eighty wagons. Recd a letter from the Adjt Genl
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Sent to the Adjt General orders issued in the Creek nation with special orders issued in Florida.
March 2nd. Sent off expresses to Fort Brook, Fort Drane & Fort Call- instructed Major Childs in relation to soldiers of the 3rd infantry at his post.
Wrote to Major Cross on the subject of very private affairs, as well as on public matters. Gave leave of absence to Lt. Col Foster for thirty days in consequence of severe domestic afflictions. Lieut. Chambers made an experiment with an Indian rubber boat on a pond in the camp. It was found to be capable of carrying forty men. Cloud,
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one of the hostile chiefs, and several of the hostile Warriors, witnessed the experiment. Hostile Indians come to camp every day with venison and turkeys, and other proceeds of the chase. Let [?] go to Black creek- he rode my sorrel horse.
March 3. A heavy and steady rain commenced about an hour before day and continued until 11 o'clock. Several hostile Indians came in who had not been in camp previously. Two hastily returned from Tampa Bay having been permitted to visit their relations who were prisoners. The train came in from Tampa consisting of upwards of eighty wagons. Recd a letter from the Adjt Genl
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Acknowledging several communications and copies of orders, and informing of the approbation of the Secretary of War of Genl J/'s order retaining the 6th Regiment in Florida, and authorizing him to retain it as long as the service should require it. Gl. Read read the conclusion of Genl Secy/'s defense in the intelligence he has embodied first truth enough to mystify the public to produce upon the public mind the same effect as false hood.
March 4th. Jim Boy called to see Gl J. and to report his return from Tampa. Showed him letters which he had received from the Creek Country. Complained of the conduct of Boyd. Genl J. directed Capt. Learle to inves-
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tigate the complaint. Abraham came in and reports that Jumper had arrived with his family, and that Davy or Holach Toochee would be in today. Aligator has not come in- Abraham says his family is sick. Philip had been heard from- it is reported that he had many of his men wounded in the battle with Lieut. Col Fanning and that he was compelled to remain behind to take care of them. Jumper sent Genl. J a message that he desired to come in and shake hands with him, & that he would talk to him tomorrow. The conduct of the Indians is not intirely satisfactory. Jumper and Ho
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Acknowledging several communications and copies of orders, and informing of the approbation of the Secretary of War of Genl J/'s order retaining the 6th Regiment in Florida, and authorizing him to retain it as long as the service should require it. Gl. Read read the conclusion of Genl Secy/'s defense in the intelligence he has embodied first truth enough to mystify the public to produce upon the public mind the same effect as false hood.
March 4th. Jim Boy called to see Gl J. and to report his return from Tampa. Showed him letters which he had received from the Creek Country. Complained of the conduct of Boyd. Genl J. directed Capt. Learle to inves-
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tigate the complaint. Abraham came in and reports that Jumper had arrived with his family, and that Davy or Holach Toochee would be in today. Aligator has not come in- Abraham says his family is sick. Philip had been heard from- it is reported that he had many of his men wounded in the battle with Lieut. Col Fanning and that he was compelled to remain behind to take care of them. Jumper sent Genl. J a message that he desired to come in and shake hands with him, & that he would talk to him tomorrow. The conduct of the Indians is not intirely satisfactory. Jumper and Ho
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la tooche requested tents which were ordered. Women have come in today for the first time. Jumper and Holat Toochee came in and it was arranged that they should meet Genl. J. in council tomorrow.
March 5. Holat Toochee, Jumper, Cloud, and several sub chiefs came in to day. Genl. J. with the officers of his staff, the principal officers of the Army, and the Principal friendly Indian chiefs, met them in council. Genl. J. inquired whether Micanopy had come in. Holat Toochee answered that the time allowed was so short, and
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Micanopy was so unwieldy, that he could not come; but that he had given full power to him, Jumper, and Cloud to act for him, and that he would notify what they should agree to. He said when I first visited you I had no instructions from Micanopy- Jumper's son then had his talk, but he was taken sick on the way and could not come. Now I have authority from him to agree to all you require. Genl. J. Does Micanopy understand that emigration is an indispensable condition of peace? Yes and he agreed to it- he understood that his property would be secured to him- He said that
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la tooche requested tents which were ordered. Women have come in today for the first time. Jumper and Holat Toochee came in and it was arranged that they should meet Genl. J. in council tomorrow.
March 5. Holat Toochee, Jumper, Cloud, and several sub chiefs came in to day. Genl. J. with the officers of his staff, the principal officers of the Army, and the Principal friendly Indian chiefs, met them in council. Genl. J. inquired whether Micanopy had come in. Holat Toochee answered that the time allowed was so short, and
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Micanopy was so unwieldy, that he could not come; but that he had given full power to him, Jumper, and Cloud to act for him, and that he would notify what they should agree to. He said when I first visited you I had no instructions from Micanopy- Jumper's son then had his talk, but he was taken sick on the way and could not come. Now I have authority from him to agree to all you require. Genl. J. Does Micanopy understand that emigration is an indispensable condition of peace? Yes and he agreed to it- he understood that his property would be secured to him- He said that
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Micanopy directed him to say that when the next broken days were arranged he would come. Genl J. said it was trifling to speak of more broken days- Two distinct times and places of meeting had been agreed on- Micanopy disappointed him in both – the next time of meeting must be for all the people to assemble in camp prepared to emigrate. You were told when last here that Micanopy must come- Jumper said Holat Toochee was authorized to sign for Micanopy. Genl J. Have he & you full powers to treat? Jumper. Yes. Genl J. Have you power to treat for the whole nation? Jumper. We wish time to collect the whole
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the whole nation, and make a fresh treaty. Genl J. – that cannot be done- if you desire peace you can have it. If war you can have it- my troops are ready- those who do not come in when required will be attacked immediately. How many days will be necessary to collect the people? Jumper- ten days to assemble the men at Micanopy's- but I cannot tell how long to collect the Micasookees. Genl J. – Would the Micasookees consider themselves bound by your engagements or would they act as you desire them? Jumper – the Governor, (Micanopy,) has conceited to emigrate- the
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Micanopy directed him to say that when the next broken days were arranged he would come. Genl J. said it was trifling to speak of more broken days- Two distinct times and places of meeting had been agreed on- Micanopy disappointed him in both – the next time of meeting must be for all the people to assemble in camp prepared to emigrate. You were told when last here that Micanopy must come- Jumper said Holat Toochee was authorized to sign for Micanopy. Genl J. Have he & you full powers to treat? Jumper. Yes. Genl J. Have you power to treat for the whole nation? Jumper. We wish time to collect the whole
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the whole nation, and make a fresh treaty. Genl J. – that cannot be done- if you desire peace you can have it. If war you can have it- my troops are ready- those who do not come in when required will be attacked immediately. How many days will be necessary to collect the people? Jumper- ten days to assemble the men at Micanopy's- but I cannot tell how long to collect the Micasookees. Genl J. – Would the Micasookees consider themselves bound by your engagements or would they act as you desire them? Jumper – the Governor, (Micanopy,) has conceited to emigrate- the
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small chiefs and all under his "rule." The creeks who are among us will give up- with the rest- they (the Micasukees) cannot hold the country. General J.- how long will it take the Indians to collect their cattle and property? Jumper: I cannot tell. Genl J. – I shall expect them to bring their families to Tampa Bay, and then they can return and collect their cattle. Jumper- This is not as we wish- You seem to desire to hurry us off by force- allow us time- we have given our word- it is our bond- We will collect our property and then move off- We can communicate with you in the meantime. Genl J.
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We do not manage business in that way. Mention sometime in about which you can ready. Jumper- I think it to sell our cattle and other property will take till near fall. Genl J. – I cannot listen to this – you must go at once, and I will pay a fair price for your cattle and ponies. Jim Boy and the other friendly chiefs here made a few remarks on urging the Seminoles to agree to the terms of Genl J. and move at once to the west. Jumper then said I wish to consult the Creek chiefs Jim Boy, John Hossoney, and Tustenuch harjo to know how the business was done in their nation. To day we will talk with them, and
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small chiefs and all under his "rule." The creeks who are among us will give up- with the rest- they (the Micasukees) cannot hold the country. General J.- how long will it take the Indians to collect their cattle and property? Jumper: I cannot tell. Genl J. – I shall expect them to bring their families to Tampa Bay, and then they can return and collect their cattle. Jumper- This is not as we wish- You seem to desire to hurry us off by force- allow us time- we have given our word- it is our bond- We will collect our property and then move off- We can communicate with you in the meantime. Genl J.
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We do not manage business in that way. Mention sometime in about which you can ready. Jumper- I think it to sell our cattle and other property will take till near fall. Genl J. – I cannot listen to this – you must go at once, and I will pay a fair price for your cattle and ponies. Jim Boy and the other friendly chiefs here made a few remarks on urging the Seminoles to agree to the terms of Genl J. and move at once to the west. Jumper then said I wish to consult the Creek chiefs Jim Boy, John Hossoney, and Tustenuch harjo to know how the business was done in their nation. To day we will talk with them, and
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we will agree on what we will do to night- we are tired of fighting and will not take up arms against the whites again. We do not expect to remain in the country, but agree to go, but we wish to go by land- that General J. replied could not be permitted. Jim Boy came to Genl J. in the evening to ascertain his views- he with the other friendly chiefs arranged among themselves to visit the Seminole camp tomorrow morning- They were prevented from going out this evening by the severe indisposition of John Hossoney's son.
6. The friendly chiefs visited the Seminoles- had a long talk
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with them- and returned to camp perfectly satisfied that they were sincere in their wish for peace, and their promise to emigrate. The Seminole Chiefs came in about eleven o'clock & Genl J. met them in Council. When they agreed for themselves and the nation that hostilities should cease, and should not be resumed- that the whole nation should immediately emigrate to the country assigned to them west of the Mississippi. That until they emigrate they should place in the hands of the Genl commanding, hostages for the faithful performance of their
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we will agree on what we will do to night- we are tired of fighting and will not take up arms against the whites again. We do not expect to remain in the country, but agree to go, but we wish to go by land- that General J. replied could not be permitted. Jim Boy came to Genl J. in the evening to ascertain his views- he with the other friendly chiefs arranged among themselves to visit the Seminole camp tomorrow morning- They were prevented from going out this evening by the severe indisposition of John Hossoney's son.
6. The friendly chiefs visited the Seminoles- had a long talk
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with them- and returned to camp perfectly satisfied that they were sincere in their wish for peace, and their promise to emigrate. The Seminole Chiefs came in about eleven o'clock & Genl J. met them in Council. When they agreed for themselves and the nation that hostilities should cease, and should not be resumed- that the whole nation should immediately emigrate to the country assigned to them west of the Mississippi. That until they emigrate they should place in the hands of the Genl commanding, hostages for the faithful performance of their
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engagements, that they will immediately withdraw to the South of the Hillsborough; and that all found North of that river, and a line drawn due east from Fort Foster to the ocean, without the permission of the Genl. commanding, after the 1st of April are to be considered hostile. Micanopy is to be one of the hostages. Genl J. stipulated on the part of the United States that the Seminoles should be secure in their persons & property- that their negroes shall accompany them West of the Mississippi – that their
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cattle and ponies shall be paid for at a fair valuation- that the expenses of the movement west should be defrayed by the United States- that the Chiefs, Warriors, and their families, shall be subsisted from the time they assemble in camp near Tampa Bay, until they arrive at their homes west of the Mississippi, & twelve months thereafter. [?] to assemble in the camp to be designated by the commanding General as soon as possible – and at all events went by the
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engagements, that they will immediately withdraw to the South of the Hillsborough; and that all found North of that river, and a line drawn due east from Fort Foster to the ocean, without the permission of the Genl. commanding, after the 1st of April are to be considered hostile. Micanopy is to be one of the hostages. Genl J. stipulated on the part of the United States that the Seminoles should be secure in their persons & property- that their negroes shall accompany them West of the Mississippi – that their
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cattle and ponies shall be paid for at a fair valuation- that the expenses of the movement west should be defrayed by the United States- that the Chiefs, Warriors, and their families, shall be subsisted from the time they assemble in camp near Tampa Bay, until they arrive at their homes west of the Mississippi, & twelve months thereafter. [?] to assemble in the camp to be designated by the commanding General as soon as possible – and at all events went by the
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10th of April. All the advantages of the treaty at Payne's Landing not enumerated in the present capitulation to be secured to them. It was agreed that Micanopy should come in in Nine days from the 7th and nine broken sticks representing the number of days, were given to Holat Toochee, who agreed to see Micanopy and report to him what he had done.
March 7: Jumper brought in the hostages, and their names were taken, and they were directed to remain with John Hossoney – Gl. J. had long conferences with Holat Toochee, Cloud,
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Jumper, & Abraham. They informed him that the Creeks who came down and joined them last summer urged them not to surrender, saying that we had violated our promises to them- that many of them surrendered on the apearance that they would be well treated and protected but that we immediately put them into jails, and loaded them with chains. Genl J. directed Lt. Chambers to notice the statement.
8. The hostages were missing this morning- Abraham gave information of it. Cloud hearing of it offered to remain in their places. Jumper
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10th of April. All the advantages of the treaty at Payne's Landing not enumerated in the present capitulation to be secured to them. It was agreed that Micanopy should come in in Nine days from the 7th and nine broken sticks representing the number of days, were given to Holat Toochee, who agreed to see Micanopy and report to him what he had done.
March 7: Jumper brought in the hostages, and their names were taken, and they were directed to remain with John Hossoney – Gl. J. had long conferences with Holat Toochee, Cloud,
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Jumper, & Abraham. They informed him that the Creeks who came down and joined them last summer urged them not to surrender, saying that we had violated our promises to them- that many of them surrendered on the apearance that they would be well treated and protected but that we immediately put them into jails, and loaded them with chains. Genl J. directed Lt. Chambers to notice the statement.
8. The hostages were missing this morning- Abraham gave information of it. Cloud hearing of it offered to remain in their places. Jumper
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Pursued them- having promised to bring them in – He and Cloud left others in their places until they should be brought in. Abraham complained that Major Fagan had cheated him out of $280. Genl J. gave him fifty dollars. Hola Toochee took leave and departed. John Hossoney/'s son, a fine youth, died last night- he was buried today with the honors of war, and according to the ceremonies of the Episcopal Church.
March 9th. Abraham came in and reported that Jumper had returned without the hostages in consequence of his horse having broken down. Genl. J. ordered that he be furnished
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with a fresh horse. Abram took leave and departed. Gl. J. read to day the decision of the President on the proceedings of the court of Inquiry in the case of General Scott at Frederick. The course pursued by the court was most extraordinary- they condemned General J. unheard through his conduct was not before them for investigation. Genl J. read a notice of the remarks of W. Preston in the [?] on the subject of the court of Inquiry- He hopes they may investigate the matter- he apprehends nothing from investigation. Cloud took leave to day and promised to have his people assembled in a few days. John Hossoney called with Yoholo Harjo and a creek who came down last summer. The Creek informed Genl J. that Nocosee Yaholo with all the hostile creeks
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Pursued them- having promised to bring them in – He and Cloud left others in their places until they should be brought in. Abraham complained that Major Fagan had cheated him out of $280. Genl J. gave him fifty dollars. Hola Toochee took leave and departed. John Hossoney/'s son, a fine youth, died last night- he was buried today with the honors of war, and according to the ceremonies of the Episcopal Church.
March 9th. Abraham came in and reported that Jumper had returned without the hostages in consequence of his horse having broken down. Genl. J. ordered that he be furnished
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with a fresh horse. Abram took leave and departed. Gl. J. read to day the decision of the President on the proceedings of the court of Inquiry in the case of General Scott at Frederick. The course pursued by the court was most extraordinary- they condemned General J. unheard through his conduct was not before them for investigation. Genl J. read a notice of the remarks of W. Preston in the [?] on the subject of the court of Inquiry- He hopes they may investigate the matter- he apprehends nothing from investigation. Cloud took leave to day and promised to have his people assembled in a few days. John Hossoney called with Yoholo Harjo and a creek who came down last summer. The Creek informed Genl J. that Nocosee Yaholo with all the hostile creeks
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would come in- that Yoholo Harjo had informed them that Genl J had taken him out of jail and knocked the irons off him- many of them he said had fled and left their families behind- their families had been removed to the west, and they desired to follow. John Hossoney said that Coi Harjo would also come in and a Tallahassee chief declared that his people would also be in. He received W.F.M. Taylor, who had been some days in camp, called to take leave of Genl J. He goes to Tampa tomorrow.
March 10. General J. with a small escort went to day to the forks of the Ouithloc-coo-chee. The water at the junction of the rivers is deep- a high bluff or sand hill is within a hundred and fifty yards of the junction but near the water
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the land is low- it is covered with some grass; now in seed. The party returned at two o clock, and found Jumper- he had overtaken the runaway hostages- they are to be in tomorrow, and he has determined to remain in camp until they come in. Genl J. has ordered subsistence to day for the Indians. An express arrived with dispatches from Gel. Hernandez, Lt. Col Crane, & Lit. Col Brown & Gel H. Send the statements of two negroes who had been eight or nine months with the Indians.
March 11. Jumper came to inform General J. that four of the hostages had arrived - that
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would come in- that Yoholo Harjo had informed them that Genl J had taken him out of jail and knocked the irons off him- many of them he said had fled and left their families behind- their families had been removed to the west, and they desired to follow. John Hossoney said that Coi Harjo would also come in and a Tallahassee chief declared that his people would also be in. He received W.F.M. Taylor, who had been some days in camp, called to take leave of Genl J. He goes to Tampa tomorrow.
March 10. General J. with a small escort went to day to the forks of the Ouithloc-coo-chee. The water at the junction of the rivers is deep- a high bluff or sand hill is within a hundred and fifty yards of the junction but near the water
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the land is low- it is covered with some grass; now in seed. The party returned at two o clock, and found Jumper- he had overtaken the runaway hostages- they are to be in tomorrow, and he has determined to remain in camp until they come in. Genl J. has ordered subsistence to day for the Indians. An express arrived with dispatches from Gel. Hernandez, Lt. Col Crane, & Lit. Col Brown & Gel H. Send the statements of two negroes who had been eight or nine months with the Indians.
March 11. Jumper came to inform General J. that four of the hostages had arrived - that
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The fifth was hunting white cranes, and would be in tomorrow, and that the 6th was detained by Abram to help him hunt his cattle. He was told that all must come in – that two of Cloud's men would be retained in their places until they should come in. Genl J. was informed by W. Odom of Alabama that the families of the Indian Warriors were very much annoyed by the whites in Alabama, in consequence of the men at Echo Harjo's camp being suspected of having joined the hostile Indians in the swamps. These Indians had been taken to Tuskegee
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and camped within the pickets. Wrote to Col. Crowell and Captain Page on the subject of the Indian families. Wrote to Major Cross on the subject of the court of Inquiry and of the cause of the Indian difficulties. Major Willson arrived with the 4th Infantry, having left a detachment at Fort Clinch.
12. Genl. J. wrote to Genl. Hernandez on the subject of the Chief Philip, and requested the Ind. Boy Alick as a guide. Directed that communications to and from Genl H. be forwarded immediately. Wrote to Govr Call on the subject of Tiger Tail. That warrior came in to day with more than a hundred of his
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The fifth was hunting white cranes, and would be in tomorrow, and that the 6th was detained by Abram to help him hunt his cattle. He was told that all must come in – that two of Cloud's men would be retained in their places until they should come in. Genl J. was informed by W. Odom of Alabama that the families of the Indian Warriors were very much annoyed by the whites in Alabama, in consequence of the men at Echo Harjo's camp being suspected of having joined the hostile Indians in the swamps. These Indians had been taken to Tuskegee
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and camped within the pickets. Wrote to Col. Crowell and Captain Page on the subject of the Indian families. Wrote to Major Cross on the subject of the court of Inquiry and of the cause of the Indian difficulties. Major Willson arrived with the 4th Infantry, having left a detachment at Fort Clinch.
12. Genl. J. wrote to Genl. Hernandez on the subject of the Chief Philip, and requested the Ind. Boy Alick as a guide. Directed that communications to and from Genl H. be forwarded immediately. Wrote to Govr Call on the subject of Tiger Tail. That warrior came in to day with more than a hundred of his
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people. The two hostages have not come in. Two of Cloud's men are still retained.
March 13. Some of the officers of the [?] visited Tiger Tails camp. W. Cooley, whose family was killed by the Indians near Cape Florida, came in with dispatches from Col. Crane. He has been an Indian trader. Gl J. expected to derive much useful information from him, but found that he could communicate nothing of any importance.
14th. Wrote to Col. Bamford on the subject of the stores of his department. Captain [?] was written to on the same subject. Ordnance men to be
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retained at Black Creek. Wrote to Captain Crabb of the Navy commanding at Tampa Bay and sent him a copy of the capitulation of the Seminoles. Col. Crane and Lt. Clark written to in relation to the horses arriving at Black Creek- two hundred for the Dragoons and the remainder to be used for other purposes. Lt. McKenzie directed to return the ordnance stores recently arrived to the arsenal, and to send damaged arms to Baton Rouge or Mount Vernon. Jim Boy called this evening and informed Genl J. that he had ascertained from one of his warriors that Captain
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people. The two hostages have not come in. Two of Cloud's men are still retained.
March 13. Some of the officers of the [?] visited Tiger Tails camp. W. Cooley, whose family was killed by the Indians near Cape Florida, came in with dispatches from Col. Crane. He has been an Indian trader. Gl J. expected to derive much useful information from him, but found that he could communicate nothing of any importance.
14th. Wrote to Col. Bamford on the subject of the stores of his department. Captain [?] was written to on the same subject. Ordnance men to be
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retained at Black Creek. Wrote to Captain Crabb of the Navy commanding at Tampa Bay and sent him a copy of the capitulation of the Seminoles. Col. Crane and Lt. Clark written to in relation to the horses arriving at Black Creek- two hundred for the Dragoons and the remainder to be used for other purposes. Lt. McKenzie directed to return the ordnance stores recently arrived to the arsenal, and to send damaged arms to Baton Rouge or Mount Vernon. Jim Boy called this evening and informed Genl J. that he had ascertained from one of his warriors that Captain
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B—ce was transpiring with the hostile Indians. A nephew of Cloud had been allowed to go to Tampa Bay to see his sister a Prisoner. Capt. B. informed him that the English were raising a force to support the Seminoles- that it was the intention of Genl J. to take the warriors to New Orleans put them on boats and employ them against the English but he would separate them from their families.
March 15th. Employed W. Cooley to visit certain Indians on the coast and ascertain whether guides for the interior of the country are among them. Prepared dispatches to Volusia & Fort Milton. Also for Black Creek and Saint Augustine.
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wrote to the Secy of War; also to Major Cross. Genl J. had a talk with Tiger Tail. He agreed to go to Powell and invite him to come in. T.T. says a hundred Mikasukee Warriors have crossed the Suwannee- that a part of the Tallassees are with them. That they are employed in the high hammocks preparing compty. He has sent his brother to call them in.
16. Micanopy is expected to day at 11 o'clock a.m. he has not come. 3 o'clock P.M. Micanopy has arrived in the neighborhood. Toney came in accompanied by an Indian, with a message from the chief- he was sick & cannot come to camp to day but promises to come in tomorrow. Genl J. send him pro-
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B—ce was transpiring with the hostile Indians. A nephew of Cloud had been allowed to go to Tampa Bay to see his sister a Prisoner. Capt. B. informed him that the English were raising a force to support the Seminoles- that it was the intention of Genl J. to take the warriors to New Orleans put them on boats and employ them against the English but he would separate them from their families.
March 15th. Employed W. Cooley to visit certain Indians on the coast and ascertain whether guides for the interior of the country are among them. Prepared dispatches to Volusia & Fort Milton. Also for Black Creek and Saint Augustine.
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wrote to the Secy of War; also to Major Cross. Genl J. had a talk with Tiger Tail. He agreed to go to Powell and invite him to come in. T.T. says a hundred Mikasukee Warriors have crossed the Suwannee- that a part of the Tallassees are with them. That they are employed in the high hammocks preparing compty. He has sent his brother to call them in.
16. Micanopy is expected to day at 11 o'clock a.m. he has not come. 3 o'clock P.M. Micanopy has arrived in the neighborhood. Toney came in accompanied by an Indian, with a message from the chief- he was sick & cannot come to camp to day but promises to come in tomorrow. Genl J. send him pro-
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visions and blankets. Abraham came in to day to meet Micanopy. Aligator is with Micanopy. But Philip, it is understood, has not come. Toney said Cloud is engaged in collecting the Negroes, and Indians, and will move in a few days to Tampa. Four Indians of Tiger Tails party came in to day and reported the arrival of about forty men women and children of the Tallahassees in the neighborhood. Provisions were sent to them. Charley Emathla's family came in several days ago, and are with their relation, the friendly chief John Hoponee. Gl J. had a long talk with Abraham.
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not satisfactory. He evidently has information which he is unwilling to communicate.
March 17. Toney came in this morning and reports Micanopy better- he is preparing to come in. Sent him provisions. At 11 o'clock he came in. Accompanied by Aligator and several Indians- he informed General Jesup that he had come to day merely to pay his respects to him, and that he would tomorrow transact business. He had sent messengers to Philip but had not heard from him. The messenger not having returned. He and Aligator, with Jim Boy a friendly chief, dined with General Jesup.
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visions and blankets. Abraham came in to day to meet Micanopy. Aligator is with Micanopy. But Philip, it is understood, has not come. Toney said Cloud is engaged in collecting the Negroes, and Indians, and will move in a few days to Tampa. Four Indians of Tiger Tails party came in to day and reported the arrival of about forty men women and children of the Tallahassees in the neighborhood. Provisions were sent to them. Charley Emathla's family came in several days ago, and are with their relation, the friendly chief John Hoponee. Gl J. had a long talk with Abraham.
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not satisfactory. He evidently has information which he is unwilling to communicate.
March 17. Toney came in this morning and reports Micanopy better- he is preparing to come in. Sent him provisions. At 11 o'clock he came in. Accompanied by Aligator and several Indians- he informed General Jesup that he had come to day merely to pay his respects to him, and that he would tomorrow transact business. He had sent messengers to Philip but had not heard from him. The messenger not having returned. He and Aligator, with Jim Boy a friendly chief, dined with General Jesup.
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Micanopy complained to Gel J. that the Indians had been greatly imposed upon by the white men. He stated that the wolves were numerous in the country and often destroyed the young cattle of the citizens, and that the loss was often charged to the Indians and deducted from their annuities. Micanopy and Aligator came to spend the night in camp.
March 18. Met Micanopy to day in council- read and explained the articles of the Capitulation. He stated that he had authorized the chiefs, Jumper, Holahtoochee, and Yaholoachee to sign that instrument for him; he
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agreed to every article, and formally ratified it. He, Aligator, and John Hopony a friendly chief, dined with Genl J. Had a talk with Aligator after dinner in relation to the movement of his people to Tampa & thence. Two Tallassee chiefs came in to day- Acathlock Emathla and Holalgee Harjo chee- also some forty or fifty warriors. Recd a communication from Lt. Bell commanding at Fort Clinch. Reports that the fires had nearly disappeared in the Wacasassa. Micanopy and Aligator, with Abram spent the whole
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Micanopy complained to Gel J. that the Indians had been greatly imposed upon by the white men. He stated that the wolves were numerous in the country and often destroyed the young cattle of the citizens, and that the loss was often charged to the Indians and deducted from their annuities. Micanopy and Aligator came to spend the night in camp.
March 18. Met Micanopy to day in council- read and explained the articles of the Capitulation. He stated that he had authorized the chiefs, Jumper, Holahtoochee, and Yaholoachee to sign that instrument for him; he
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agreed to every article, and formally ratified it. He, Aligator, and John Hopony a friendly chief, dined with Genl J. Had a talk with Aligator after dinner in relation to the movement of his people to Tampa & thence. Two Tallassee chiefs came in to day- Acathlock Emathla and Holalgee Harjo chee- also some forty or fifty warriors. Recd a communication from Lt. Bell commanding at Fort Clinch. Reports that the fires had nearly disappeared in the Wacasassa. Micanopy and Aligator, with Abram spent the whole
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evening with General Jesup. Micanopy asked for Coopers family, and Aligator for a relation of Cloud and himself. Genl J. informed them that until the treaty concerned be in the course of execution the prisoners could not be surrendered. Read and explained the [?] treaty to Micanopy.
March 19th. Micanopy came early this morning to converse with Genl J. He said that he was ready to remain as a hostage but that if he were to remain his people, and particularly those whose chiefs had not been here, would believe that he had been improperly detained, and he feared that it might prevent them from executing the treaty.
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He expressed his acquiescence in the decision of Genl J. in regard to the prisoners. On inquiring of the Interpreters Genl J. ascertained that a mistake had been made by them in communicating with Jumper and Aligator in regard to Coopers family. They misunderstood him and stated to Jumper that when Micanopy should sign a treaty acknowledging the former treaty, and consenting to emigrate, the family would be given up to him, but that they would be given to no one else. In consequence of this misunderstanding, Genl J. considered it the best policy to commit the widow and child of Cooper to Micanopy.
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evening with General Jesup. Micanopy asked for Coopers family, and Aligator for a relation of Cloud and himself. Genl J. informed them that until the treaty concerned be in the course of execution the prisoners could not be surrendered. Read and explained the [?] treaty to Micanopy.
March 19th. Micanopy came early this morning to converse with Genl J. He said that he was ready to remain as a hostage but that if he were to remain his people, and particularly those whose chiefs had not been here, would believe that he had been improperly detained, and he feared that it might prevent them from executing the treaty.
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He expressed his acquiescence in the decision of Genl J. in regard to the prisoners. On inquiring of the Interpreters Genl J. ascertained that a mistake had been made by them in communicating with Jumper and Aligator in regard to Coopers family. They misunderstood him and stated to Jumper that when Micanopy should sign a treaty acknowledging the former treaty, and consenting to emigrate, the family would be given up to him, but that they would be given to no one else. In consequence of this misunderstanding, Genl J. considered it the best policy to commit the widow and child of Cooper to Micanopy.
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March 22. Ordered Major Zantzinger to relieve Lt. Leib and directed the latter to report to Capt Crabb. Communicated with Captain Crabb, Capt. Mix, & Lt. Leib on the subject of the garrison commanded by Lt. Leib, and the Marines of the Concord. The Indian Chief have heard of the difficulties in which their families have been involved in Alabama- Genl J. has no official information on the subject. He had some difficulties in satisfying the chiefs.
March 23. A son of the chief Philip came in, also Cudjoes sons- Philip had sent for Abiaeca- he would have visited me had he been able, but, as his son says, he has
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been badly burned by his clothes taking fire. The son says all the Seminoles and Creeks in the country will obey the orders of Micanopy- He will call tomorrow in order to have a talk with John Hoponey and Yoholo harjo.
24. Philips son called on Genl J. John Hoponey & Yoholo Harjo met him and conversed with him for some time- they advised that all the Indians go to the west. To quiet the fears of the Indians as to their treatment, should they come in, Genl J. had recourse to the Bible- he informed the young Indian that this book contained the word of the great spirit, and referring to the death of Absalom by
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March 22. Ordered Major Zantzinger to relieve Lt. Leib and directed the latter to report to Capt Crabb. Communicated with Captain Crabb, Capt. Mix, & Lt. Leib on the subject of the garrison commanded by Lt. Leib, and the Marines of the Concord. The Indian Chief have heard of the difficulties in which their families have been involved in Alabama- Genl J. has no official information on the subject. He had some difficulties in satisfying the chiefs.
March 23. A son of the chief Philip came in, also Cudjoes sons- Philip had sent for Abiaeca- he would have visited me had he been able, but, as his son says, he has
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been badly burned by his clothes taking fire. The son says all the Seminoles and Creeks in the country will obey the orders of Micanopy- He will call tomorrow in order to have a talk with John Hoponey and Yoholo harjo.
24. Philips son called on Genl J. John Hoponey & Yoholo Harjo met him and conversed with him for some time- they advised that all the Indians go to the west. To quiet the fears of the Indians as to their treatment, should they come in, Genl J. had recourse to the Bible- he informed the young Indian that this book contained the word of the great spirit, and referring to the death of Absalom by
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Joab, he added that it was forbidden in that book to revenge or punish in peace, for acts done in war- he remarked that the principals contained in the book were the rule of conduct for good men- that bad men only disregarded them. This seemed to satisfy the Indian and he promised to relate to his father as Gl. J had said to him. A negro who came in last night reports that Powell & Sam Jones are going to join Philip for the purpose of accompanying him to Micanopy's camp, and of accepting the terms of the treaty.
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A present of tobacco & a blanket and some small articles was given to the young man and he departed on his return.
March 25- Sent off a train to day for Tampa- wrote to Captain Crabb of the Navy in relation to the situation of officers at Pensacola. Determined to send off Jim Boy and Echo Harjo- wrote to the Gov. of South Carolina.
March 26- Wrote to the commandant of the South Carolina volunteers- sent Major Morris to Tampa Bay to make arrangements for the discharge of Jim Boys battalion. Wrote to Adjt Genl.
27. Wrote to Lt. Col Miller on the subject of Cooley's conduct. Directed an investigation- [?] fears he must be
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Joab, he added that it was forbidden in that book to revenge or punish in peace, for acts done in war- he remarked that the principals contained in the book were the rule of conduct for good men- that bad men only disregarded them. This seemed to satisfy the Indian and he promised to relate to his father as Gl. J had said to him. A negro who came in last night reports that Powell & Sam Jones are going to join Philip for the purpose of accompanying him to Micanopy's camp, and of accepting the terms of the treaty.
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A present of tobacco & a blanket and some small articles was given to the young man and he departed on his return.
March 25- Sent off a train to day for Tampa- wrote to Captain Crabb of the Navy in relation to the situation of officers at Pensacola. Determined to send off Jim Boy and Echo Harjo- wrote to the Gov. of South Carolina.
March 26- Wrote to the commandant of the South Carolina volunteers- sent Major Morris to Tampa Bay to make arrangements for the discharge of Jim Boys battalion. Wrote to Adjt Genl.
27. Wrote to Lt. Col Miller on the subject of Cooley's conduct. Directed an investigation- [?] fears he must be
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sent away. Sent off an express to the black creek- nothing of importance from any quarter. Gl was informed by E—that the Hon W_T of the so. had inquired of him when on a visit to [?] Parks, whether General W_ would not be proper person to take command in Florida should Gl. J fail. This opens a [?]. There are intrigues and intriguers at Washington. Gl J. has been their dupe, and they now intend to make him their victim. He is not to be put down so readily, as they will find before he is done with them.
March 28th. Expected Abraham to day with the Indian negroes, as well as those of the citizens. he did not come. An express arrived last night- nothing of importance received.
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March 29. The Paymaster and Quarter Master went to Tampa. Gl J. received a letter from his family. Abraham has not come in- Aligators arrival at Tampa reported. Directed that a further supply of subsistence be sent to Fort Dade.
30. A train came up with forage a detachment marched to Volusia. Ordered Major Nelson to proceed to the Ocklawaha and build a bridge. Several Tallahassee Indians came in to day who had not been in before. Echo Emathla had not been heard from – Tiger Tail had crossed on to see the Chiefs on the St John's and invite them to come in.
31. Major Nelson marched this morning. The Indian Chief brother of
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sent away. Sent off an express to the black creek- nothing of importance from any quarter. Gl was informed by E—that the Hon W_T of the so. had inquired of him when on a visit to [?] Parks, whether General W_ would not be proper person to take command in Florida should Gl. J fail. This opens a [?]. There are intrigues and intriguers at Washington. Gl J. has been their dupe, and they now intend to make him their victim. He is not to be put down so readily, as they will find before he is done with them.
March 28th. Expected Abraham to day with the Indian negroes, as well as those of the citizens. he did not come. An express arrived last night- nothing of importance received.
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March 29. The Paymaster and Quarter Master went to Tampa. Gl J. received a letter from his family. Abraham has not come in- Aligators arrival at Tampa reported. Directed that a further supply of subsistence be sent to Fort Dade.
30. A train came up with forage a detachment marched to Volusia. Ordered Major Nelson to proceed to the Ocklawaha and build a bridge. Several Tallahassee Indians came in to day who had not been in before. Echo Emathla had not been heard from – Tiger Tail had crossed on to see the Chiefs on the St John's and invite them to come in.
31. Major Nelson marched this morning. The Indian Chief brother of
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Tiger Tail, for whom J sent yesterday has gone for his mother so the Messenger reports.
Apl 1. Disappointed by Abram- he should have been here on the 27th. Set out for Tampa Bay- ordered the Marines, Tompkins' Artillery, and Major Grahams battalion down. Came to Fort Foster for the night- departed thence on the
2nd. Met the train going up- stopped a short time at the little Hillsborough- selected ground for the encampment of the troops. Arrived at Tampa dined with Captain Crabb. Had a conference with Cloud.
3. John Hoponey, Tostonee Harjo came to see me with Cloud. They dined with me- Recd a report from Major Childs.
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stating the arrival of Abraham. Requested that he be sent forward. Recd a report of the capture of John Hicks & his party west of the Suwannee. Directed the reserves to New Orleans. Recd an order from the Adjt Genl to return the dredge boat- reported that it had been done in March. Directed that a relay of expresses should be established by the q masters Department- and ordered horses to mount a part of Major McClintock's command. Directed horses to Volusia for the dragoons. Recd a letter from the 3rd auditor of the 13th march containing a statement of the amount, in which a receipt of Major Mackay for $231 had been omitted- wrote to Major Cross on the subject.
4. Sent Lt. Learle to Fort Mitchell for public papers- sent my servt. with him for my baggage. Sent him also for funds for the Indian service. Informed Lt. col Harney that horses would be sent to [?] part of his comd. Wrote to Lt. Harris acknowledging his letter stating the deports he had under
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Tiger Tail, for whom J sent yesterday has gone for his mother so the Messenger reports.
Apl 1. Disappointed by Abram- he should have been here on the 27th. Set out for Tampa Bay- ordered the Marines, Tompkins' Artillery, and Major Grahams battalion down. Came to Fort Foster for the night- departed thence on the
2nd. Met the train going up- stopped a short time at the little Hillsborough- selected ground for the encampment of the troops. Arrived at Tampa dined with Captain Crabb. Had a conference with Cloud.
3. John Hoponey, Tostonee Harjo came to see me with Cloud. They dined with me- Recd a report from Major Childs.
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stating the arrival of Abraham. Requested that he be sent forward. Recd a report of the capture of John Hicks & his party west of the Suwannee. Directed the reserves to New Orleans. Recd an order from the Adjt Genl to return the dredge boat- reported that it had been done in March. Directed that a relay of expresses should be established by the q masters Department- and ordered horses to mount a part of Major McClintock's command. Directed horses to Volusia for the dragoons. Recd a letter from the 3rd auditor of the 13th march containing a statement of the amount, in which a receipt of Major Mackay for $231 had been omitted- wrote to Major Cross on the subject.
4. Sent Lt. Learle to Fort Mitchell for public papers- sent my servt. with him for my baggage. Sent him also for funds for the Indian service. Informed Lt. col Harney that horses would be sent to [?] part of his comd. Wrote to Lt. Harris acknowledging his letter stating the deports he had under
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Holati Mico, the Peas creek chief came in to day to see me. Part of his people are in the neighborhood. Jim Boy has heard of the state of the affairs in Alabama came to see me on the subject – remained the whole afternoon- and prevented me from doing any business-he is a tiresome fellow, but may be made useful.
April 5. Holati Micco came today with Echo Harjo- they are relatives. He is for peace but not for emigration. Cloud came also- he is a fool, but a very brave man. William, a cousin of Micanopy, With several of Holatoochee's men came in to day for provisions. They report that chief on the way with a number of his people. Micanopy sent in for provisions- he will probably be here tomorrow.
April 6. Great difficulties in consequence of the improper conduct
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of citizens at the fort. Martial Law may be necessary. All citizens prohibited from crossing the Hillsborough without permission. Several citizens have stolen horses and started towards Fort Drane ordered that they be stopped and sent back. They are discharged Alabama drafts. Micanopy visited Genl J. in company with Coacoochee the eldest son of Philip- the latter states that his father, Coi Harjo, Abiacea Tuskinsa & others, will come in with their people. They wish to take their cattle to Volusia. Found great difficulty with the Indians- they apprehend being robbed of their negroes. Have agreed to take their cattle at
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Holati Mico, the Peas creek chief came in to day to see me. Part of his people are in the neighborhood. Jim Boy has heard of the state of the affairs in Alabama came to see me on the subject – remained the whole afternoon- and prevented me from doing any business-he is a tiresome fellow, but may be made useful.
April 5. Holati Micco came today with Echo Harjo- they are relatives. He is for peace but not for emigration. Cloud came also- he is a fool, but a very brave man. William, a cousin of Micanopy, With several of Holatoochee's men came in to day for provisions. They report that chief on the way with a number of his people. Micanopy sent in for provisions- he will probably be here tomorrow.
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of citizens at the fort. Martial Law may be necessary. All citizens prohibited from crossing the Hillsborough without permission. Several citizens have stolen horses and started towards Fort Drane ordered that they be stopped and sent back. They are discharged Alabama drafts. Micanopy visited Genl J. in company with Coacoochee the eldest son of Philip- the latter states that his father, Coi Harjo, Abiacea Tuskinsa & others, will come in with their people. They wish to take their cattle to Volusia. Found great difficulty with the Indians- they apprehend being robbed of their negroes. Have agreed to take their cattle at
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Volusia; but find some difficulty in arranging the price.
April 7. Genl. J. had a camp conference with Micanopy and Coacoochee. John Hoponey came in, dined with them, and remained all night- He exerted himself to impress upon them the necessity for immediate action; the promised to exert themselves to bring their people in.
8. Holatoochee came to day. Gl J. made an arrangement with the chiefs to surrender all the negroes taken in the war. They are to be delivered on the St John's to one of the commanding officers. Agreed to take Philips cattle at Fort Milton. Coacoochee left to day for his people promised to send Powell to Gl J. Heard that Echo E
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mathla was on his way with his own people and over a hundred Miccasookeys. Micanopy left this evening for his camp- he has issued his orders to the whole nation to join him prepared to move.
9th. Capt Delegnel reported to day- he says large trails have been discovered bearing to the South. They are the trails of men women children and ponies. They are evidently coming down to join Micanopy.
10th. Directed a survey of the road to Fort Dade, in order to comply with a [?] of the Secretary of War, in relation to the topography of the country.
11th. Recd communications from Lt. Colonel Crane, Major McClintock, Major [?]
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April 7. Genl. J. had a camp conference with Micanopy and Coacoochee. John Hoponey came in, dined with them, and remained all night- He exerted himself to impress upon them the necessity for immediate action; the promised to exert themselves to bring their people in.
8. Holatoochee came to day. Gl J. made an arrangement with the chiefs to surrender all the negroes taken in the war. They are to be delivered on the St John's to one of the commanding officers. Agreed to take Philips cattle at Fort Milton. Coacoochee left to day for his people promised to send Powell to Gl J. Heard that Echo E
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mathla was on his way with his own people and over a hundred Miccasookeys. Micanopy left this evening for his camp- he has issued his orders to the whole nation to join him prepared to move.
9th. Capt Delegnel reported to day- he says large trails have been discovered bearing to the South. They are the trails of men women children and ponies. They are evidently coming down to join Micanopy.
10th. Directed a survey of the road to Fort Dade, in order to comply with a [?] of the Secretary of War, in relation to the topography of the country.
11th. Recd communications from Lt. Colonel Crane, Major McClintock, Major [?]
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and the Secretary of War. Wrote to the Secty. on the subject of the outrages committed on the Creek families in Alabama.
April 12. Micanopy, Holatoochee, Holati Mico, and Cloud visited Genl J.- He had a talk with them. Arranged with Holatoochee to go himself for his people who are out. Recd a part of the Indian cattle. He took leave of Gel J. as did Micanopy. Wrote to the Adjt Gl.- sent the proceedings of the Gl. court Martial.
13. Furnished various articles for Charley Emathla's family, conversed with John Hoponey- gave him a horse. Wrote to Gel Hernandez, Lt. Colonel Crane,
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14. Holati Mico took leave of me to join Micanopy in camp. John Cowaya sat out to collect his people and cattle. The principal Creek chief visited Gl J.- while conversing with them some Tallahassee Indians who had been at Fort Dade came in and reported that their party was on their way to join Micanopy- Powells brother in law visited Gl J. he said Powell was on his way to join Philip, and would come in. A messenger came from Coa Harjo & Tuskinia. These
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and the Secretary of War. Wrote to the Secty. on the subject of the outrages committed on the Creek families in Alabama.
April 12. Micanopy, Holatoochee, Holati Mico, and Cloud visited Genl J.- He had a talk with them. Arranged with Holatoochee to go himself for his people who are out. Recd a part of the Indian cattle. He took leave of Gel J. as did Micanopy. Wrote to the Adjt Gl.- sent the proceedings of the Gl. court Martial.
13. Furnished various articles for Charley Emathla's family, conversed with John Hoponey- gave him a horse. Wrote to Gel Hernandez, Lt. Colonel Crane,
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14. Holati Mico took leave of me to join Micanopy in camp. John Cowaya sat out to collect his people and cattle. The principal Creek chief visited Gl J.- while conversing with them some Tallahassee Indians who had been at Fort Dade came in and reported that their party was on their way to join Micanopy- Powells brother in law visited Gl J. he said Powell was on his way to join Philip, and would come in. A messenger came from Coa Harjo & Tuskinia. These
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chiefs will be in tomorrow with Micconopy.
April 15. Received word- the Indians did not come in as they promised. Saw Major Graham and Captain Page on the subject of the emigration. Both those gentleman consider the Indians sincere- they have been many years among them and know them well. Wrote to Genl Armistead and directed an examination of Panasofkey Swamp; also of the Ouithlacoochee above Fort Dade. And directed that all cattle be driven in or destroyed. Tuskinia visited Genl J. to day- his talk was not satisfactory- He says his people are in favor of peace but they cannot be collected.
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April 16th. Authorized Lt. Col. Crane to appoint sutlers at the several forts under his command- also to direct the asst. Q Master to furnish transportation for their stores. Captain DeLagnel stating that no other than public transportation could be had. Cloud called to see me- a son of a late Tallassee chief accompanied him. He reports that the Tallahassees are on the route coming in. Jim Boy & Yarjo called Micanopy & Coi harjo have disappointed me. They were to have been here to day, but have failed to come. Major Graham and Captain Page visited Micanopys camp today- they returned and reported to me that the chiefs would visit me tomorrow.
April 17th. The birthday of Genl J. eldest daughter wrote to her to day.
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April 15. Received word- the Indians did not come in as they promised. Saw Major Graham and Captain Page on the subject of the emigration. Both those gentleman consider the Indians sincere- they have been many years among them and know them well. Wrote to Genl Armistead and directed an examination of Panasofkey Swamp; also of the Ouithlacoochee above Fort Dade. And directed that all cattle be driven in or destroyed. Tuskinia visited Genl J. to day- his talk was not satisfactory- He says his people are in favor of peace but they cannot be collected.
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April 16th. Authorized Lt. Col. Crane to appoint sutlers at the several forts under his command- also to direct the asst. Q Master to furnish transportation for their stores. Captain DeLagnel stating that no other than public transportation could be had. Cloud called to see me- a son of a late Tallassee chief accompanied him. He reports that the Tallahassees are on the route coming in. Jim Boy & Yarjo called Micanopy & Coi harjo have disappointed me. They were to have been here to day, but have failed to come. Major Graham and Captain Page visited Micanopys camp today- they returned and reported to me that the chiefs would visit me tomorrow.
April 17th. The birthday of Genl J. eldest daughter wrote to her to day.
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Recd dispatches from Lt. Col. Harney. He reports that several Indians had visited For Mellon- that they would drive in cattle- and that the soldier of Genl Hernandez command had been killed, not by the Seminoles by the Creeks or Uchees. Coi Harjo visited Genl J. today- he says he was a party to the treaty of Paines Landing and of Fort Gibson-that he had seen the country west of the Mississippi, was pleased with it, and desired to remove to it. He was opposed to the war; but when Charlie Emathla was killed he was compelled to withdraw to the head of the St. John's to avoid a similar fate.
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in good faith. It is doubtful whether he can control his people so far as to induce them, or even a majority of them, to go to the west. He promised to have an emigrating party in readiness as soon as the Indian negroes arrive. Georges, (a nephew of Cloud,) who had been sent out by Micanopy & Cloud to order in and hasten the movements of the Indians, and in a report last night- he says Jumper, Alligator, and Tiger Tail are on their way with their respective bands, and will be in on the 19th or 20th. A report was recd. from Major Zantzinger stating that rations had been issued to Eufaula Harjo's party of fifty five persons.
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Recd dispatches from Lt. Col. Harney. He reports that several Indians had visited For Mellon- that they would drive in cattle- and that the soldier of Genl Hernandez command had been killed, not by the Seminoles by the Creeks or Uchees. Coi Harjo visited Genl J. today- he says he was a party to the treaty of Paines Landing and of Fort Gibson-that he had seen the country west of the Mississippi, was pleased with it, and desired to remove to it. He was opposed to the war; but when Charlie Emathla was killed he was compelled to withdraw to the head of the St. John's to avoid a similar fate.
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in good faith. It is doubtful whether he can control his people so far as to induce them, or even a majority of them, to go to the west. He promised to have an emigrating party in readiness as soon as the Indian negroes arrive. Georges, (a nephew of Cloud,) who had been sent out by Micanopy & Cloud to order in and hasten the movements of the Indians, and in a report last night- he says Jumper, Alligator, and Tiger Tail are on their way with their respective bands, and will be in on the 19th or 20th. A report was recd. from Major Zantzinger stating that rations had been issued to Eufaula Harjo's party of fifty five persons.
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A.W. Norman brought letters to Genl. J. from Govr. Call and Gl. Read- he proposes to establish manual labor schools- and has it in contemplation to write a history of the Seminole war. Also a poem having for its subject the massacre of Major Dade and his command. Made arrangements to send off a chief and several warriors of the Creek regiment to their families, in order to attend to the business necessary to be arranged before their departure for the west.
April 19. George, Clouds nephew, called to see Gl. J. he is engaged in tracing a report to certain whitemen that Gl. J. intended to deceive the Indians. Sent off the chief and warriors selected to go to Mobile Point. Tustenuck Harjo called to take leave before going to his camp.
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Introduced W. Norman to several officers, and authorized him to go into the interior. The cattle received from the Indians reported to have gone off last night- directed that they be pursued this morning. Aligator called with two subchiefs and several of his men and reported that Jumper was in the neighborhood and would visit me tomorrow. He spoke of reports in circulation which had an injurious effect on the Indians and caused them to doubt our good faith.
20. Aligator is still here- he brought his daughter to see me, and asked a bottle of wine for her- she is an ugly disgusting looking Squaw, excessively dirty, and constantly scratching her head, and spitting on the floor.
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A.W. Norman brought letters to Genl. J. from Govr. Call and Gl. Read- he proposes to establish manual labor schools- and has it in contemplation to write a history of the Seminole war. Also a poem having for its subject the massacre of Major Dade and his command. Made arrangements to send off a chief and several warriors of the Creek regiment to their families, in order to attend to the business necessary to be arranged before their departure for the west.
April 19. George, Clouds nephew, called to see Gl. J. he is engaged in tracing a report to certain whitemen that Gl. J. intended to deceive the Indians. Sent off the chief and warriors selected to go to Mobile Point. Tustenuck Harjo called to take leave before going to his camp.
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Introduced W. Norman to several officers, and authorized him to go into the interior. The cattle received from the Indians reported to have gone off last night- directed that they be pursued this morning. Aligator called with two subchiefs and several of his men and reported that Jumper was in the neighborhood and would visit me tomorrow. He spoke of reports in circulation which had an injurious effect on the Indians and caused them to doubt our good faith.
20. Aligator is still here- he brought his daughter to see me, and asked a bottle of wine for her- she is an ugly disgusting looking Squaw, excessively dirty, and constantly scratching her head, and spitting on the floor.
12st. Jumper, Micanopy & Cloud, with several sub chiefs, came in- Jumpers daughter with
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her husband came to see Gl J. Jumper informed Gl J. that he would have all the people of the nation brought in. He remarked that Micanopy had given the necessary orders, and that they would be obeyed; but he added the Indians are cautious and slow, and many of them were apprehensive of being punished.
April 22nd. Micanopy visited Gl J. in the morning on the subject of the subsistence of his men. That matter was satisfactorily arranged, and he took his departure for his camp. Jumper came in at dinner- his object was to visit the steam Boat in the harbor. He and Aligator went on board with several officers. The chiefs returned greatly pleased. Jumper left Gl J. at dark. About midnight Lt. Chambers called awake General J. and reported that
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the Seminole negroes had attempted to steal some of our wagon horses. They were detected, but fled and escaped- the horses were secured, and the belt of one of the thieves found. Several Indians and negroes applied to day to go within the pickets.
23rd. Jumper is in to day Cloud & Abram also- Genl J. informed Abram that the negro whose belt had been found must be punished. He promised that it should be done. Robert an influential negro chief came in – he could or would give but little information in relation to the negroes & Indians. In consequence of difficulties north of Fort Drane, Genl Armistead is placed in command of the that part of the territory north of the Ouithlacoochee, and east
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her husband came to see Gl J. Jumper informed Gl J. that he would have all the people of the nation brought in. He remarked that Micanopy had given the necessary orders, and that they would be obeyed; but he added the Indians are cautious and slow, and many of them were apprehensive of being punished.
April 22nd. Micanopy visited Gl J. in the morning on the subject of the subsistence of his men. That matter was satisfactorily arranged, and he took his departure for his camp. Jumper came in at dinner- his object was to visit the steam Boat in the harbor. He and Aligator went on board with several officers. The chiefs returned greatly pleased. Jumper left Gl J. at dark. About midnight Lt. Chambers called awake General J. and reported that
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the Seminole negroes had attempted to steal some of our wagon horses. They were detected, but fled and escaped- the horses were secured, and the belt of one of the thieves found. Several Indians and negroes applied to day to go within the pickets.
23rd. Jumper is in to day Cloud & Abram also- Genl J. informed Abram that the negro whose belt had been found must be punished. He promised that it should be done. Robert an influential negro chief came in – he could or would give but little information in relation to the negroes & Indians. In consequence of difficulties north of Fort Drane, Genl Armistead is placed in command of the that part of the territory north of the Ouithlacoochee, and east
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of the St. John's. Jumper, Aligator & several of the Indians visited General J. Many of the Indians went on board the Steam Boat. Wrote to the Adjt General. Wrote home.
Apl. 25. Directed Lt. Carey to take charge of the money sent by Lt. Learle, and pay for the cattle which he has received from the Seminole Indians. Tuskenuggee Harjo applied to have his relations with Concharto Micco sent to Arkansas- promised to write to Gov. Call on the subject.
26. Lieut. Learle arrived with my public papers from Fort Mitchell- ordered him to pay the Indians for their cattle. Instructed Lt. Col. [?] in relation to the treatment of Indians in his neighborhood. Directed that the latitude of Fort Mellon be taken. Also that the remains of Capt. Miller be removed to consecrated ground. Wrote to Governor Call on the
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subject of the removal of Concharti Micco's people. Wrote to Genl Hernandez, to Lt. Col. Brown, and Major Cross.
27. The Indians are slowly coming in. Micanopy, Jumper, Aligator & others visited Gl J. today they were drunk and incapable of business. Wrote to Genl Hernandez on the subject of Captain Dranes claim to the command of St Augustine. Also to Lt. Col. Crane, in relation to men said to have been detained by Genl. Hernandez. Wrote to Judge Smith in relation to the negroes of the citizens of Florida among the Indians.
28. Micanopy, Jumper, Aligator, and others came in and met Gnl J. in council. It was settled that the Indians should be enrolled tomorrow. Micanopy was informed that the Indians who should remain out would be held accountable for all the property destroyed during the war.
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of the St. John's. Jumper, Aligator & several of the Indians visited General J. Many of the Indians went on board the Steam Boat. Wrote to the Adjt General. Wrote home.
Apl. 25. Directed Lt. Carey to take charge of the money sent by Lt. Learle, and pay for the cattle which he has received from the Seminole Indians. Tuskenuggee Harjo applied to have his relations with Concharto Micco sent to Arkansas- promised to write to Gov. Call on the subject.
26. Lieut. Learle arrived with my public papers from Fort Mitchell- ordered him to pay the Indians for their cattle. Instructed Lt. Col. [?] in relation to the treatment of Indians in his neighborhood. Directed that the latitude of Fort Mellon be taken. Also that the remains of Capt. Miller be removed to consecrated ground. Wrote to Governor Call on the
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subject of the removal of Concharti Micco's people. Wrote to Genl Hernandez, to Lt. Col. Brown, and Major Cross.
27. The Indians are slowly coming in. Micanopy, Jumper, Aligator & others visited Gl J. today they were drunk and incapable of business. Wrote to Genl Hernandez on the subject of Captain Dranes claim to the command of St Augustine. Also to Lt. Col. Crane, in relation to men said to have been detained by Genl. Hernandez. Wrote to Judge Smith in relation to the negroes of the citizens of Florida among the Indians.
28. Micanopy, Jumper, Aligator, and others came in and met Gnl J. in council. It was settled that the Indians should be enrolled tomorrow. Micanopy was informed that the Indians who should remain out would be held accountable for all the property destroyed during the war.
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April 29th. The agent and assistant went out to day to enrol the Indians.
7. [?] returned from Volusia and reported that he had seen two large trails of Indians who recently crossed the road- one, longer than the other, he supposed had been made by the women and children the other, smaller and more recent, was made by men. He and his companion followed them, came up with them unperceived, & supposes there were two hundred and fifty of them- they carried large packs, were almost naked, and some of them were without guns. [?] also stated that the surveying party under Capt. Lee had found two Indian families almost in a state of nudity- they were subsisting on Alligators. The party advised
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them to join Micanopy- Cudjoe informed Gl. J. that his son had arrived- that he had seen Powell but a few days ago- that he was coming in. Sent Major Cross a check of Major Forsythe on the Manhattan Company for two hundred dollars, and a draft on Dr. John Creighton of Louisville Kentucky for four hundred and fifty dollars to take up a bond held by W. Bowie trustee of the heirs of French being for a payment on account of a farm on the heights of Georgetown, District of Columbia. The agent and assistant came in to night with the roll there are only 145 Indians 68 of them are warriors.
30. Tustenuck Harjo called to say that a Hitchitee Indian
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April 29th. The agent and assistant went out to day to enrol the Indians.
7. [?] returned from Volusia and reported that he had seen two large trails of Indians who recently crossed the road- one, longer than the other, he supposed had been made by the women and children the other, smaller and more recent, was made by men. He and his companion followed them, came up with them unperceived, & supposes there were two hundred and fifty of them- they carried large packs, were almost naked, and some of them were without guns. [?] also stated that the surveying party under Capt. Lee had found two Indian families almost in a state of nudity- they were subsisting on Alligators. The party advised
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them to join Micanopy- Cudjoe informed Gl. J. that his son had arrived- that he had seen Powell but a few days ago- that he was coming in. Sent Major Cross a check of Major Forsythe on the Manhattan Company for two hundred dollars, and a draft on Dr. John Creighton of Louisville Kentucky for four hundred and fifty dollars to take up a bond held by W. Bowie trustee of the heirs of French being for a payment on account of a farm on the heights of Georgetown, District of Columbia. The agent and assistant came in to night with the roll there are only 145 Indians 68 of them are warriors.
30. Tustenuck Harjo called to say that a Hitchitee Indian
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had visited John Hoponey and informed him that he had left Powell but a few days before- that he was coming in, but he had heard a report that it was the intention of Genl J. to seize and execute him- in consequence of which he had fallen back to the St John's to wait further information. Major Graham came into camp he had seen John Hoponey, and confirmed the statement of Tustenuck Harjo.
May 1. Jumper and Abraham came in with a message from Micanopy. He sent word that John Cowaya had stolen five of our horses, and had run away with all his people, and that Aligator had gone in pursuit of him. Jumper informed General J. that his life and that of his
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son had been threatened by the Indians. John Hoponey came in and gave an account of the statements of the Hitchitee Indian who had visited him. He stated that Powell had gone towards the St. John's to join Coi Harjo, in consequence of false reports having reached him from Tampa Bay of the intentions of Genl J. to execute him and a portion of his followers. Richard a guard taken by the Indians at Dade [?] returned.
May 2. Where a negro came in today with his family- he reports that the Indians are greatly alarmed- Abraham came in- he reported that Micanopy would send an armed force if necessary to take the horse thieves. Jim Boy & Tustenuck Harjo came in to day the latter informed
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had visited John Hoponey and informed him that he had left Powell but a few days before- that he was coming in, but he had heard a report that it was the intention of Genl J. to seize and execute him- in consequence of which he had fallen back to the St John's to wait further information. Major Graham came into camp he had seen John Hoponey, and confirmed the statement of Tustenuck Harjo.
May 1. Jumper and Abraham came in with a message from Micanopy. He sent word that John Cowaya had stolen five of our horses, and had run away with all his people, and that Aligator had gone in pursuit of him. Jumper informed General J. that his life and that of his
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son had been threatened by the Indians. John Hoponey came in and gave an account of the statements of the Hitchitee Indian who had visited him. He stated that Powell had gone towards the St. John's to join Coi Harjo, in consequence of false reports having reached him from Tampa Bay of the intentions of Genl J. to execute him and a portion of his followers. Richard a guard taken by the Indians at Dade [?] returned.
May 2. Where a negro came in today with his family- he reports that the Indians are greatly alarmed- Abraham came in- he reported that Micanopy would send an armed force if necessary to take the horse thieves. Jim Boy & Tustenuck Harjo came in to day the latter informed
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Genl J. that he was about to have a dance at his camp. The dances of the Indians appears to be one of their religious ceremonies- the fast the whole of the day preceding, and take medicine- the ceremony seems to be of very ancient origin it is altogether what they call a purification. Thlothlo Harjo came in to day from Fort Dade.
May 3. This day twenty-nine years ago Genl J. was appointed by Mr. Jefferson a 2nd Lt. In the 7th regt. of Infantry in the Army of the United States. Louis, a negro taken by the Indians at Dades battle came in this morning- he informed General J. that Powell had been on his way to join Micanopy with four of five hundred men women & children, but that he had
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heard a report of the intention of Genl J. to execute him and that he had changed the direction of his march and had gone south. The emigration of the Indians will be tedious and difficult if not impracticable. The policy of moving them from the country is doubtful- there is no population pressing upon them, and until that be the case, whatsoever arrangements may be made with the chiefs, the great body of the Indians cannot be made sensible of the necessity or justice of removing them from a country so well adapted to their condition.
4th. [?] came to see Gel J, To day- he says Micanopy's slaves will all be in- and will accompany him to the west.
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Genl J. that he was about to have a dance at his camp. The dances of the Indians appears to be one of their religious ceremonies- the fast the whole of the day preceding, and take medicine- the ceremony seems to be of very ancient origin it is altogether what they call a purification. Thlothlo Harjo came in to day from Fort Dade.
May 3. This day twenty-nine years ago Genl J. was appointed by Mr. Jefferson a 2nd Lt. In the 7th regt. of Infantry in the Army of the United States. Louis, a negro taken by the Indians at Dades battle came in this morning- he informed General J. that Powell had been on his way to join Micanopy with four of five hundred men women & children, but that he had
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heard a report of the intention of Genl J. to execute him and that he had changed the direction of his march and had gone south. The emigration of the Indians will be tedious and difficult if not impracticable. The policy of moving them from the country is doubtful- there is no population pressing upon them, and until that be the case, whatsoever arrangements may be made with the chiefs, the great body of the Indians cannot be made sensible of the necessity or justice of removing them from a country so well adapted to their condition.
4th. [?] came to see Gel J, To day- he says Micanopy's slaves will all be in- and will accompany him to the west.
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Wrote to Genl. Macomb on the subject of the campaigne. Wrote to W. Gould of Lt. Creighton on the subject of negroes in the possession of Indians. Ques. Did not the treaty at Paynes Landing absolve the Indians from all obligations to restore slaves and other property taken from citizens previously? The govt. [?] seven thousand dollars as the amount to be paid for spoliations and by that act it took the place of the Indians as regards claimants.
May 5. No information from the Seminoles. The emigration is becoming hopeless. Aligator has not returned, and perhaps will not. Jim Boy called to say that
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Echo Harjo proposed to visit Powell who is his relation, and bring him in. Sent out for him authorized him to go- he will set off in the morning. George a nephew of Cloud came in- one of his sisters is a prisoner- he has been long anxious to obtain her release with that of her children- Genl. J. permitted him to take them out of the Picketts to day- he is to have charge of them and they are to report to the Inspector General twice a week. -------- informed General J. that Cooley had said to the Seminoles that there was an Island near the place where he formerly resided to which if- they would retire Genl J.
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Wrote to Genl. Macomb on the subject of the campaigne. Wrote to W. Gould of Lt. Creighton on the subject of negroes in the possession of Indians. Ques. Did not the treaty at Paynes Landing absolve the Indians from all obligations to restore slaves and other property taken from citizens previously? The govt. [?] seven thousand dollars as the amount to be paid for spoliations and by that act it took the place of the Indians as regards claimants.
May 5. No information from the Seminoles. The emigration is becoming hopeless. Aligator has not returned, and perhaps will not. Jim Boy called to say that
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Echo Harjo proposed to visit Powell who is his relation, and bring him in. Sent out for him authorized him to go- he will set off in the morning. George a nephew of Cloud came in- one of his sisters is a prisoner- he has been long anxious to obtain her release with that of her children- Genl. J. permitted him to take them out of the Picketts to day- he is to have charge of them and they are to report to the Inspector General twice a week. -------- informed General J. that Cooley had said to the Seminoles that there was an Island near the place where he formerly resided to which if- they would retire Genl J.
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would not be able to follow them, and they could then remain in the country. By the way Cooley was over in the Georgia Penitentiary for stealing negros- He is a cunning knave, and seems to be a kind of head man in Florida. He is keeper of the lighthouse near Cape Florida, lost his family by the Indians, and was employed by Lt. Powell when he explored the Everglades, as a pilot.
May 6. Echo Harjo called with McQueen, to receive his final instructions- he was furnished with tobacco for presents, and with horses to carry them. John Cowaya's sister a prisoner applied to be permitted to leave the Picketts- but her request was refused in consequence of the
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bad conduct of her relations. John Hoponey applied for permission for a part of Charley Emathla's family to go to their former residence to look for property which they had left they are permitted to go accompanied by Yoholo Harjo. Yarja & Noca Harjo visited [?] J. to day they report their their men to be very sickly.
7. Recd dispatches from Lt. Col. Harney, announcing the arrival at Fort Mellon of Powell and Hicks. The chiefs assembled had had a council which resulted favorably. They were to be ready to depart in a week from the 4th instat. Passed Midshipmen W Glaughlin relieved from duty, and ordered to Washington.
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would not be able to follow them, and they could then remain in the country. By the way Cooley was over in the Georgia Penitentiary for stealing negros- He is a cunning knave, and seems to be a kind of head man in Florida. He is keeper of the lighthouse near Cape Florida, lost his family by the Indians, and was employed by Lt. Powell when he explored the Everglades, as a pilot.
May 6. Echo Harjo called with McQueen, to receive his final instructions- he was furnished with tobacco for presents, and with horses to carry them. John Cowaya's sister a prisoner applied to be permitted to leave the Picketts- but her request was refused in consequence of the
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bad conduct of her relations. John Hoponey applied for permission for a part of Charley Emathla's family to go to their former residence to look for property which they had left they are permitted to go accompanied by Yoholo Harjo. Yarja & Noca Harjo visited [?] J. to day they report their their men to be very sickly.
7. Recd dispatches from Lt. Col. Harney, announcing the arrival at Fort Mellon of Powell and Hicks. The chiefs assembled had had a council which resulted favorably. They were to be ready to depart in a week from the 4th instat. Passed Midshipmen W Glaughlin relieved from duty, and ordered to Washington.
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May 8th. Yorja and other chiefs called on business- they were curious to know when they could be allowed to retire to their homes. Captain Page came in from Micanopy's camp- no news from Holatoochee. The messenger from Fort Mellon reports that Sam Jones had been in and would come on down to Tampa.
9. Directed that the garrison and stores be withdrawn from Fort Clinch. Part of the subsistence be taken to Fort King the remainder with all property except ordnance stores to be brought to this place. The ordnance stores to go to Mount Vernon arsenal. Jim Boy and Antonio expressed a desire to see Genl J. tomorrow on business and the general assented and
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appointed 10 o'clock A.M. to see them.
10. Micanopy, Jumper & other chiefs came in the spoke of the delay of their people. Genl. J. informed them that a party must move by the 20th instant- that Clouds people should go – and Antonios if they could be gotten ready- they reported [?] to be in on the 12th with an [?]. Jumper and Antonio both drunk. Sent Lt. Crossman with a [?] boat & four vessels to the mouth of Ouithlacoochee to remand the stores. Arranged with Captain Crabb to send the U States steamer to Pensacola for repairs. General J. recd letters from his family.
11. John Hoponey came in on business- he had conversed with Jumper and Cloud's nephew- the latter
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May 8th. Yorja and other chiefs called on business- they were curious to know when they could be allowed to retire to their homes. Captain Page came in from Micanopy's camp- no news from Holatoochee. The messenger from Fort Mellon reports that Sam Jones had been in and would come on down to Tampa.
9. Directed that the garrison and stores be withdrawn from Fort Clinch. Part of the subsistence be taken to Fort King the remainder with all property except ordnance stores to be brought to this place. The ordnance stores to go to Mount Vernon arsenal. Jim Boy and Antonio expressed a desire to see Genl J. tomorrow on business and the general assented and
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appointed 10 o'clock A.M. to see them.
10. Micanopy, Jumper & other chiefs came in the spoke of the delay of their people. Genl. J. informed them that a party must move by the 20th instant- that Clouds people should go – and Antonios if they could be gotten ready- they reported [?] to be in on the 12th with an [?]. Jumper and Antonio both drunk. Sent Lt. Crossman with a [?] boat & four vessels to the mouth of Ouithlacoochee to remand the stores. Arranged with Captain Crabb to send the U States steamer to Pensacola for repairs. General J. recd letters from his family.
11. John Hoponey came in on business- he had conversed with Jumper and Cloud's nephew- the latter
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proposed to accompany the party that should first depart, leave it at Mobile Point, and return for others. Allowed John Hoponey to send out for some Creek families, wrote to General Macomb in relation to the staff of the georgia, alabama & South Carolina Volunteers. Wrote to the surgeon General in relation to the want of medical assistance. Gave order that the sutlers should not deal with Indian negroes except by the permission of the Indian agent or assistant and that the prisoners must have the permission of the inspector general or the Provost Martial.
May 12. Sent off a number of broken down horses- about two hundred- recd dispatches from Fort Mellon. Genl. Armistead had arrived there.
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The Indians had gone out to collect some of their scattered people, & the negroes captured during the war. Information had been received that some of them had been taken and would be soon delivered at Fort Mellon. Expected the Seminole chiefs to day- they have not come – no reliance to be placed on them- Micanopy, Jumper, and several sub – chiefs came in- they had heard from Holatoochee and Aligator- the former had been ordered to come in without delay and the latter was ordered to be in by the 20th. The negroes are also positively ordered in. The arrangement is that a party is to be sent off on the 20th. Col. Henderson came in.
May 13. Ordered that the Naval garrison be withdrawn. The Marine corps is to relieve it. Col. Henderson charged with
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proposed to accompany the party that should first depart, leave it at Mobile Point, and return for others. Allowed John Hoponey to send out for some Creek families, wrote to General Macomb in relation to the staff of the georgia, alabama & South Carolina Volunteers. Wrote to the surgeon General in relation to the want of medical assistance. Gave order that the sutlers should not deal with Indian negroes except by the permission of the Indian agent or assistant and that the prisoners must have the permission of the inspector general or the Provost Martial.
May 12. Sent off a number of broken down horses- about two hundred- recd dispatches from Fort Mellon. Genl. Armistead had arrived there.
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The Indians had gone out to collect some of their scattered people, & the negroes captured during the war. Information had been received that some of them had been taken and would be soon delivered at Fort Mellon. Expected the Seminole chiefs to day- they have not come – no reliance to be placed on them- Micanopy, Jumper, and several sub – chiefs came in- they had heard from Holatoochee and Aligator- the former had been ordered to come in without delay and the latter was ordered to be in by the 20th. The negroes are also positively ordered in. The arrangement is that a party is to be sent off on the 20th. Col. Henderson came in.
May 13. Ordered that the Naval garrison be withdrawn. The Marine corps is to relieve it. Col. Henderson charged with
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with the military arrangements necessary to carry the order into effect.
May 14. Information received by Lt. Cochran of the Indians planting potatoes and repairing their huts- Major Thompson ordered to send a detachment to destroy the crops, burn the houses and capture or drive out the Indians or Negros: also to kill the horses and cattle. Recd from – by two Miccosukeys- Lt. Col. Harney the original of a communication of the 4th instant, a duplicate of which was recd on the 7th [?] by two Creek Indians. There is the same difference in all the acts of the two people the Creeks will do as much in a week as the Seminoles in a month.
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sequence of their delay in coming in- the campaigne it is to be feared is a failure. The Seminoles will not come in without the application of force, and it is now too late in the season to operate in this country. Two of Jim Boys Indians who had accompanied Lt. Bainbridge came in with dispatches. They reported that they had seen an Indian who accompanied Col. Lane as a guide, and escaped from him in October- he informed them that he would come in if the other Indians should come, but if any remained out he would stay out also.
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with the military arrangements necessary to carry the order into effect.
May 14. Information received by Lt. Cochran of the Indians planting potatoes and repairing their huts- Major Thompson ordered to send a detachment to destroy the crops, burn the houses and capture or drive out the Indians or Negros: also to kill the horses and cattle. Recd from – by two Miccosukeys- Lt. Col. Harney the original of a communication of the 4th instant, a duplicate of which was recd on the 7th [?] by two Creek Indians. There is the same difference in all the acts of the two people the Creeks will do as much in a week as the Seminoles in a month.
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sequence of their delay in coming in- the campaigne it is to be feared is a failure. The Seminoles will not come in without the application of force, and it is now too late in the season to operate in this country. Two of Jim Boys Indians who had accompanied Lt. Bainbridge came in with dispatches. They reported that they had seen an Indian who accompanied Col. Lane as a guide, and escaped from him in October- he informed them that he would come in if the other Indians should come, but if any remained out he would stay out also.
16. John Hoponey came to inform Genl J. that he had received information from Indians that whiskey
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had been sold or given to the Seminoles near Fort Mellon; & that injurious consequences had resulted from it. He also stated that a good deal of drinking was going on in Micanopys camp. Dispatched the Miccosukeys who brought letters from Fort Mellon with a letter to Lt. Col. Harney. Sent dispatches to Genl. Armistead and Lt. Col. Harney via Volusia.
May 17. Recd letters from home, wrote home. Wrote to the Secy of War, Genl. Macomb, and his Adjutant General. Saw Lt. Col. Caulfield in relation to service in the Creek country. Saw the asst q master in relation to the transportation of the Alabama volunteers in the Steam Boat merchant to Apalachicola.
18. Colonel Henderson came in to day and relieved Captain Crabb.
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The captain proceeds with his command, in the Steam Boat Merchant, to his ship. Echo Harjo & McQueen who went on the 6th to Burle and Coi Harjo, came in and reported this morning. They proceeded by the trail to Hitchepucksassa, crossed that place half a days journey, and were informed by Indians whom they met that it would be necessary to go around the Cypress hammock. They did so and came up with Powell near the St. John's in four days. The Indian who was to have acted as a guide from Micanopy's camp failed to accompany them. They spent four days at Powell's camp- saw Coi Harjo, Coacoochee, and Sam Jones there. They and Powell remained
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had been sold or given to the Seminoles near Fort Mellon; & that injurious consequences had resulted from it. He also stated that a good deal of drinking was going on in Micanopys camp. Dispatched the Miccosukeys who brought letters from Fort Mellon with a letter to Lt. Col. Harney. Sent dispatches to Genl. Armistead and Lt. Col. Harney via Volusia.
May 17. Recd letters from home, wrote home. Wrote to the Secy of War, Genl. Macomb, and his Adjutant General. Saw Lt. Col. Caulfield in relation to service in the Creek country. Saw the asst q master in relation to the transportation of the Alabama volunteers in the Steam Boat merchant to Apalachicola.
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The captain proceeds with his command, in the Steam Boat Merchant, to his ship. Echo Harjo & McQueen who went on the 6th to Burle and Coi Harjo, came in and reported this morning. They proceeded by the trail to Hitchepucksassa, crossed that place half a days journey, and were informed by Indians whom they met that it would be necessary to go around the Cypress hammock. They did so and came up with Powell near the St. John's in four days. The Indian who was to have acted as a guide from Micanopy's camp failed to accompany them. They spent four days at Powell's camp- saw Coi Harjo, Coacoochee, and Sam Jones there. They and Powell remained
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Echo harjo to inform Genl. Jesup that they had with great difficulty collected the body of the Nation, but that some of their people were still out- they would collect them as soon as possible and move in to Tampa and go immediately off that their faces were turned to the West and they would not change the direction they had taken. Coi harjo declared it to be his wish to the country assigned to him as soon as possible- he had visited it and was pleased with it. Powell desired him to inform Genl J. that he rejoiced at the return of peace- he had great difficulty in finding his people and collecting them together- he had been delayed but would be sure
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to come in. He has great difficulty in consequence of sinister reports from Tampa Bay- He says the Seminoles, and particularly the Miccasukeys, are like a gang of wild hogs- you fire at them and they scatter. with some difficulty they are reassembled- approach them they scatter again; and you have to send take hogs away them, and it will then be a long time before you can tame them so as to drive them. The Indians had been scattered by the troops- on peace being made by the chiefs most of them were collected- the reports from Tampa were like shots and scattered them again they have collected most of them and are taming them. But some time must elapse before
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Echo harjo to inform Genl. Jesup that they had with great difficulty collected the body of the Nation, but that some of their people were still out- they would collect them as soon as possible and move in to Tampa and go immediately off that their faces were turned to the West and they would not change the direction they had taken. Coi harjo declared it to be his wish to the country assigned to him as soon as possible- he had visited it and was pleased with it. Powell desired him to inform Genl J. that he rejoiced at the return of peace- he had great difficulty in finding his people and collecting them together- he had been delayed but would be sure
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to come in. He has great difficulty in consequence of sinister reports from Tampa Bay- He says the Seminoles, and particularly the Miccasukeys, are like a gang of wild hogs- you fire at them and they scatter. with some difficulty they are reassembled- approach them they scatter again; and you have to send take hogs away them, and it will then be a long time before you can tame them so as to drive them. The Indians had been scattered by the troops- on peace being made by the chiefs most of them were collected- the reports from Tampa were like shots and scattered them again they have collected most of them and are taming them. But some time must elapse before
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they can be perfectly reassured. Jim Boy applied to be allowed to go to Capt. Burne's Rancho for the purpose of bringing away a relation of Old Moniac.
May 19th. Yoholo Harjo who had been out to Homosassa returned this morning and reported that he had according to the orders of Genl J. examined the whole of that section of country and that there were no Indians, & no signs of any. He found a horse and their ponies which he brought in. Lieut. Bainbridge reported his return from a survey of the route to Camp Izard and thence to Fort Dade. Distance to Fort Izzard is eighty one miles. Thence to Fort Dade – miles. A Creek Indian who had left the regiment that winter found and brought in.
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Jumper came in- he informed Genl. J. that a portion of the Seminoles were very sickly and that many of them had died- among them several chiefs.
May 20. An express has arrived from General Armistead & Lt. Col. Harney- the Seminoles had not come in- nor had they delivered any Negros. Genl. Armistead had sent two officers of his staff, with two Indian chiefs to communicate with Powell. The Genl. believes from information received from the Indians that many persons here are interested in preventing the Indians from coming in. Lt. Col. H. thinks that General (A) has committed an error by sending out.
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they can be perfectly reassured. Jim Boy applied to be allowed to go to Capt. Burne's Rancho for the purpose of bringing away a relation of Old Moniac.
May 19th. Yoholo Harjo who had been out to Homosassa returned this morning and reported that he had according to the orders of Genl J. examined the whole of that section of country and that there were no Indians, & no signs of any. He found a horse and their ponies which he brought in. Lieut. Bainbridge reported his return from a survey of the route to Camp Izard and thence to Fort Dade. Distance to Fort Izzard is eighty one miles. Thence to Fort Dade – miles. A Creek Indian who had left the regiment that winter found and brought in.
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Jumper came in- he informed Genl. J. that a portion of the Seminoles were very sickly and that many of them had died- among them several chiefs.
May 20. An express has arrived from General Armistead & Lt. Col. Harney- the Seminoles had not come in- nor had they delivered any Negros. Genl. Armistead had sent two officers of his staff, with two Indian chiefs to communicate with Powell. The Genl. believes from information received from the Indians that many persons here are interested in preventing the Indians from coming in. Lt. Col. H. thinks that General (A) has committed an error by sending out.
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May 21. Additional dispatches from Genl. Armistead and Lt. Col. Harney. Coi Harjo had been in. Powell had moved forward towards Tampa. Coi Harjo would remove in about a week- Recd. a message from Holatoochee- he promises to be in with all his people in thirteen days. An Alabama Chief came in from Cape Florida. He reports that all the people in that quarter are moving and will be in with Holatoochee (he told a [?] story of a snake as large as a [?].) Micanopy and Jumper came in- they have heard from Aligator- he promised to join in three days. Wrote to Gov. Call, to Genl Armistead- and to the Adjt. Genl. to whom copies of a part of the correspondence in relation to the Creek
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campaigne was forwarded.
May 22. Micanopy stayed last night at Headquarters with his wife- he breakfasted & dined with Genl. J. Captain Page called and reported that Aligator had sent in five broken days, and that he would be in in five days. Lt. Col. Caulfield called & took leave. He was authorized to change his route on his arrival at Newnansville. Col. Henderson ordered to Washington. with Dr. Kearney, Capt. Howle, & Lts. Stark & Long.
23rd. A member of the Peas Creek Indians have come in with seventeen negroes. Captain Cross men returned from Fort Clinch with part of the stores from that Depot- No Indians had been seen there for several months past, and no signs of any.
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May 21. Additional dispatches from Genl. Armistead and Lt. Col. Harney. Coi Harjo had been in. Powell had moved forward towards Tampa. Coi Harjo would remove in about a week- Recd. a message from Holatoochee- he promises to be in with all his people in thirteen days. An Alabama Chief came in from Cape Florida. He reports that all the people in that quarter are moving and will be in with Holatoochee (he told a [?] story of a snake as large as a [?].) Micanopy and Jumper came in- they have heard from Aligator- he promised to join in three days. Wrote to Gov. Call, to Genl Armistead- and to the Adjt. Genl. to whom copies of a part of the correspondence in relation to the Creek
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campaigne was forwarded.
May 22. Micanopy stayed last night at Headquarters with his wife- he breakfasted & dined with Genl. J. Captain Page called and reported that Aligator had sent in five broken days, and that he would be in in five days. Lt. Col. Caulfield called & took leave. He was authorized to change his route on his arrival at Newnansville. Col. Henderson ordered to Washington. with Dr. Kearney, Capt. Howle, & Lts. Stark & Long.
23rd. A member of the Peas Creek Indians have come in with seventeen negroes. Captain Cross men returned from Fort Clinch with part of the stores from that Depot- No Indians had been seen there for several months past, and no signs of any.
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May 24. Gl. J. determined to hold the Appalachicola Indians accountable for any outrages committed by the fugitive creeks and wrote to Gov. Call requesting him to cause such information to be given to the Indians. Recd. dispatches from Lieut. Colonel Harney. He had been informed by a Seminole that there were many negroes on the St. Johns above Fort Mellon. Lieut. Peyton has been dispatched to explore the river towards its source. The country about Fort Mellon represented to be sandy, covered with Pines, & dotted with small cypress swamps and live oak hammocks.
May 25. Jim Boy came with
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four of his men, who are going out to communicate with Creeks who came to Florida last summer, and invite them to come in. Genl. J. gave them their instructions, and they departed. Captain Page came in from Micanopy's camp, and reported that a runner had came to that chief with information that Coacoochee and Aligator with a large party would be in tomorrow or next day.
May 26. John Hoponey and Tustenugee Harjo came in today and reported that whiskey or gin had been taken into the Seminole Camp, and many of their people had been made drunk- they said their people thought it hard that the Seminoles should be
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May 24. Gl. J. determined to hold the Appalachicola Indians accountable for any outrages committed by the fugitive creeks and wrote to Gov. Call requesting him to cause such information to be given to the Indians. Recd. dispatches from Lieut. Colonel Harney. He had been informed by a Seminole that there were many negroes on the St. Johns above Fort Mellon. Lieut. Peyton has been dispatched to explore the river towards its source. The country about Fort Mellon represented to be sandy, covered with Pines, & dotted with small cypress swamps and live oak hammocks.
May 25. Jim Boy came with
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four of his men, who are going out to communicate with Creeks who came to Florida last summer, and invite them to come in. Genl. J. gave them their instructions, and they departed. Captain Page came in from Micanopy's camp, and reported that a runner had came to that chief with information that Coacoochee and Aligator with a large party would be in tomorrow or next day.
May 26. John Hoponey and Tustenugee Harjo came in today and reported that whiskey or gin had been taken into the Seminole Camp, and many of their people had been made drunk- they said their people thought it hard that the Seminoles should be
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have whiskey to drink and the Creeks should be denied. Promised to investigate the matter. Ascertained that Bunee took the Indian families away without the consent or even knowledge of the agent. Recd information that Powell could not succeed in obtaining the consent of the Miccasukeys to emigrate, and that they would probably become hostile.
May 27. Aligators broken days expired yesterday- nothing has been heard from him. He is evidently trifling and no doubt intends to remain out and perhaps become hostile. Gave orders to the different forts to be on the alert. The steamer Izzard arrived today. Governor Call was on board-also Lt. Vinton, Col. Fitzpatrick, W.
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Hawkins, Dr. Randolph – the boat was commanded by E.J. Wood who brought it hither to deliver it to the U. States. Recd a letter from General Read, with a present of a [?] of Champagne. Col. Wood brought Gl. J. some ice. Major Graham called to inform Genl. J. of the arrival of part of Alligators band.
May 28. Recd. dispatches from Col. Harney from Fort Mellon. A party of negroes had surrendered who give information that Micanopy has been disposed, and that Abiaca is now the principal chief of the nation- that the Indians had resolved not to emigrate, and would fight if the attempt was made to force them off.
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have whiskey to drink and the Creeks should be denied. Promised to investigate the matter. Ascertained that Bunee took the Indian families away without the consent or even knowledge of the agent. Recd information that Powell could not succeed in obtaining the consent of the Miccasukeys to emigrate, and that they would probably become hostile.
May 27. Aligators broken days expired yesterday- nothing has been heard from him. He is evidently trifling and no doubt intends to remain out and perhaps become hostile. Gave orders to the different forts to be on the alert. The steamer Izzard arrived today. Governor Call was on board-also Lt. Vinton, Col. Fitzpatrick, W.
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Hawkins, Dr. Randolph – the boat was commanded by E.J. Wood who brought it hither to deliver it to the U. States. Recd a letter from General Read, with a present of a [?] of Champagne. Col. Wood brought Gl. J. some ice. Major Graham called to inform Genl. J. of the arrival of part of Alligators band.
May 28. Recd. dispatches from Col. Harney from Fort Mellon. A party of negroes had surrendered who give information that Micanopy has been disposed, and that Abiaca is now the principal chief of the nation- that the Indians had resolved not to emigrate, and would fight if the attempt was made to force them off.
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communicated the information to Governor Call, and made a requisition on him for three hundred mounted men. Sent dispatches to General Armistead, Major Nelson, Major Whiting, Major Childs, Major Thompson. Required a centinel at my quarters for the first time during the war.
May 29. Gov. Call took leave of General J. last night- they conversed until a late hour. Major Vinton called last night for final instructions- he is to go to Pensacola to conduct the operations of the q Masters Department West of Apalachicola. The Steam Boat grounded last night and the Governor is necessarily detained. Nothing heard from Aligator
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nor from the principal part of his band. The Governor asked for cartridges, rifle powder, & flints. Genl J. promised to furnish him.
May 30. The Governor called early this morning- breakfasted with Genl J- discussed with him a plan for the defense of the frontier during the summer. Genl J. made a requisition on him for troops to be stationed West of the Suwannee. He promised to make every effort to sustain Genl J. and to furnish all the troops he should find necessary. He departed about ten oclock on his return home.
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communicated the information to Governor Call, and made a requisition on him for three hundred mounted men. Sent dispatches to General Armistead, Major Nelson, Major Whiting, Major Childs, Major Thompson. Required a centinel at my quarters for the first time during the war.
May 29. Gov. Call took leave of General J. last night- they conversed until a late hour. Major Vinton called last night for final instructions- he is to go to Pensacola to conduct the operations of the q Masters Department West of Apalachicola. The Steam Boat grounded last night and the Governor is necessarily detained. Nothing heard from Aligator
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nor from the principal part of his band. The Governor asked for cartridges, rifle powder, & flints. Genl J. promised to furnish him.
May 30. The Governor called early this morning- breakfasted with Genl J- discussed with him a plan for the defense of the frontier during the summer. Genl J. made a requisition on him for troops to be stationed West of the Suwannee. He promised to make every effort to sustain Genl J. and to furnish all the troops he should find necessary. He departed about ten oclock on his return home.
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Military and Veterans
Chicago Manual of Style
Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860. Thomas Sidney Jesup Diary, 1836-1837. 1836. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/252864>, accessed 27 December 2024.
MLA
Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860. Thomas Sidney Jesup Diary, 1836-1837. 1836. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/252864>
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