Tennessee in the War of 1812-- Part 4: Jackson's Victory and Treaty Were Very Rewarding to Him

Throughout the Creek War, the Indians were outmanned, inadequately armed, and lacking in military discipline.  In fact, Jackson's greatest threat came not from the Creeks, but from supply shortages and desertions by his troops dissatisfied with their enlistment terms.  I have been writing about the 2nd Regiment East Tennessee Volunteer Militia who were called into service to replace troops lost in Jackson's 1813 mutiny.

Nevertheless, the victories won during the Creek War were acclaimed enthusiastically by a nation experiencing military setbacks elsewhere.  As a reward for his efforts, Andrew Jackson was commissioned a major general in the United States Regular Army.

His treaty with the Creeks at Fort Jackson in August 1814 forced the tribe to forfeit nearly two-thirds of their land (about 23 million acres), which soon filled with white settlers.

--Brock-Perry

Philip Crecelius-- Part 5: Service in War of 1812: Jackson's "Mutiny"

From Free Pages Geneaology.

The 2nd East Tennessee Volunteer Militia consisted of about 700 men and was assigned to fill the ranks at Fort Strother for Andrew Jackson after the December 1813 "mutiny" of his army.  While the regiment was at Fort Strother it comprised half of Jackson's forces until mid-January 1814, when their enlistments were up.

The regiment was used to keep the line of communications open and to guard supply lines.

--Brock-Perry