On August 22, 1813, the Georgians marched into Indian Territory.
Most of them had no uniforms and wore civilian attire. Most were armed with 69 caliber smoothbore muskets similar to those used during the American Revolution. They were further armed with large knives, tomahawks and swords.
The force number 950 militia and another 450 friendly Indians. General Floyd and his force fought two major engagements after crossing the Chattahoochee River and entered present-day Alabama. Private Griggs was present for both.
The Battle of Autossee was on November 29, 1813, was an attack on a Creek Indian stronghold defended by 1500. It was about half way between present day Tuskegee and Montgomery along the Tallapoosa River and Catabee Creek. The Americans won, but General John Floyd was wounded and ordered his troops to retreat and reorganize.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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