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Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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6-24-1782

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Wayne reports a battle between Col. Posey's battalion and a large number of Creek Indians who had combined forces with the British Army to conduct a surprise attack. The battalion held its own, and won several British trophies, mostly horses, but did lose a number of men in Cavalry, Infantry, and Artillery.

Subject Headings (Library of Congress)

Posey, Thomas, 1750-1818; Creek Indians -- Warfare; Indians of North America -- Warfare; Battles; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783

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Anthony Wayne to Nathanael Greene (24 June 1782)

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