The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-02-17
Quaar GDents.
Another Battle with the Creek Indians.
~From the Georgia Jsnrnai ETfra.
Copy of letter from Brigsdier- General Floyd u
Major-General Pinckney

Major-Genersl Pinckney
Camp Defiance Las miles ~esf Of
(hafahoceAiel Jan 27, lSl4
Azajor- General Pinekney-
SIR--I have the honor to acquaint your es-
cellepey y that, this morning at 90 minutes past
$ o'clock very large body of hostile Indians
made desperate attack upon the army under
my command They stole upon the centineis,
fired on them, and with great impetvosity
rushed upon our line In 20 minutes the ac-
lion became general,and our froLt right, ana
left hanks were closely pressed but the brave
and gallant conduct of the field and line OH
GERS, and the frmness of the men, repclled
them at every point.
The steady irmness, and incessant fire OF
Capt. Thomas artillery, and Capt. Adams RI
flemen, preserved our front Ines both OF
these companies suffered greatly. The enemy
rushed within thirty yards Of the artillery, and
Capt. Broadnax, who commanded one OF the
piquet guards, maintained his post with great
bravery, until the enemy gained his rear, and
then cut his way through them to the army
on this occasion Timpoochce Barnard, halt
breed, at the head of the Uchics, distinguish
ed himself, and contributed to the retreat OF
the piquct guard; the other friendly Indians
took refuge within our lines and remained in
active, with the exception of few who joined
our ranks. As soon as il became light enough
to distinguish objects, ordered Majors Wat
sons and Freeman's batiallions TO wheel up az
right angles with Majors Booths and Clcve-
lands batsallions (who formed the right wing)
TO prepare for the charge. Capt. Duke Hamil-
toms cavalry (who had reached me but the
Gay bcfore) was ordered to form the rear OF
the right wing, to act as circumstances should
dicta,e. The order for the charge was prompt-
Iy obeyed, and the enemy fed in every direc-
ZION before the bayonet. The signal was given
for,the charge Of the cavalry,who pursued and
sabred fifteen Of the enemy, who left thirty
seven dead oD the field from the effusion OF
blood, aud the number Of head.dresses and
war clubs found In various directions, their
loss must have been considerable, indepen'
dent Of their wounded.
directed the friendly Indians, with Mcri-
weather's and Ford's rifle companies, accom-
panied by Capt. Hamil.on's troop, to pursue
them through Caulebee swamp, whero they
were trailed by their blood, but succeeded In
over,aking bur one Of their wounded.
Col Newman received three balls in the
commencement of the action, which deprived
me Of the services of that gallant and useful
officer. The Assis,en Mt Adiu,ant- General Har-
din, was indefaliga5Ie in the discharge OF his
duty, and rendered important services his
horse was wounded under him. The whole OF
the. staff, were prompt; and discharged their
duly with courage and fidelity. Their vigi--
lance, the in,repidi,y Of the officers, and the.
6rmness OF the men, meet my appreciation,
and deserve the praise of their country.
have to regret the death of many of my
brave fellows, who have found honourable
graves in the voluntary support OF their coun-
try.
My Abide Camp, in executing my orders,
had his horse killed under him Gen. Lee and
Major Pace, who acted as additional Aids, REM
dercd me essential services, with honor 10
the mselves, and usefulness to the cause IN
which they have embarked Four Wagon and
several other horses were killed, and two OF
the artillery horses wounded. While ] deplore
the losses sustained on this occasion, have
the consolation 20 know that the men, which
have the honor TO command, have done their
duty.
NB.-One of the wounded since dead-5
Of the friendly Indians killed, 5 wounded
JOHN FLOYD.
List of kiArd and zvounded.
Killed 18--wounded l32, several mort&lly, and OF