Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-07-05
Indian War.
BATTLE OF MlCANoPY.

BATTLE OF MlCANOPY.
We have been furnished (says the Globe,) with
the f6llwing account of the gallant sffau which
Srstes troops under Major HrlLRMAN. ID United
States Artillery. and the Seminole Indians, for
Wardcd through General Eus,is to the adjutsnt
Generrl's office -
MicASorY, June 10, 1880.
General hAv the honor to report that yester-
day morning party of Indians, estimated at 100
or two hundred made their appearance IN front Of
this place the distance Of about three quarters Of
mile. Their object evidently 10 draw US
out and not having any disposition 10 baulk their
views. directed Capt. Lee TO take his company
aud skirt hammock on the right OF this post. and
and gain the left Of the enemy. At the Same
time ! directed 1t. Whcelock TO mount with his
drngoons. and make a corresponding movement on
the left, and Lieutenant Humphreys with de-
tachment of d and companies of the ID United
Safes artillery, TO move ocross field in front, hol
ding six FOUNDER with few men in reserve.
The promtude with which my orders were
complied WITH brought the three detachments i'm.
meda,ely in contact with the enemS. Seeing the
heavy fire Of the enemy became at once satisfied
they were treble numbers, Immediately moved
forward with the six FOUNDER. The horses not be-
ing well broke was obliged to cast loose the pro-
longc. ] had hardly done this. and while waiting
flank movement Of 1t Wheelock to unmask the
six FOUNDER, when received message that the
Indians were coming on the rear Of this place
Having left few teamsers and citizens in charge
of the work, deemed it proper to move back with
the gun, and gave directions accordingly. Taking
myself shorter route across the field arrived q
few minutes before the gun and finding tho re-
port to be untrue, directed Lieutenant Talcott, Sd
artillery, to return to the field full speed, while
with few men reconnoitred the rear Of our po-
| sition.
| After an hour and twenty minutes hard fighting
I under a burning sun, troops returned, having
driven the enemy two miles into their strong holds.
The gaantry and good conduct Of both officers
and men is beyond all commentator l am able TO
bcstow; and it is with deep regret have 70 report
Captain Lee, 3D. artillery, severely but not danger
ousy wounded" He was shot early in the action
but directed his men to press forward, which they
did painfully.
enclose Dr. Mathis report; and let me express
my acknowledgements to Mr.Center, resident of
this place, for his unrem,ting kindness and atten-
ton TO our wounded men and ourselves generally
Some individual acts ofgaantry will form sps-
cial report from the officers Immediately in com-
mand OF the troops.
'fSchtu OVO iOunus Vi cartridges last Ulgut
/ from Fort Drane, and shall move there tomorrow
morning. Lieutenant Burke, Sd artillery with his
company, reached that place at IL o'clock las,
night shall write you on my arrival there.
am, very respectfully, your obedent servt,
(Signed) IF. HgILgmAr,
Major I'd U. States Artillery.
Gen. Eustis, commanding forces in Florida.
With reference TO the gallant conduct Of Major
iieileman display ed in this affair, the Presiden,
has caused the following general order to be issued
Wdr Department, .4dy. Gems Office, ,
Washington, June, %, 1886.
GENERAL ORDER.
The goantry and good conduct Of the officers
and troops in the action Of the 9th June. with the
Seminole Indians, near Micanopy, in Florida,
where they met and defenteda very superior force
OF the enemy, merit the thanks Of the President :
and IN consideration of the meritorous conduct Of
the commander of the detachment regular troops
MAJOR julius +. fIHILRnAN, of the I'd regiment of
United States Artillery, the President of the United
States has been pleased and he hereby confers on
that officer the Brepet of Lieutenant Colonel In
the Army.
BY order, B. JONES' Adj. Gen.
lie received two wounds-one from a rife ball. and tho