Michigan historical collections . up his headquarters in the house of ColonelNavarre, on the south side of the river, about three-fourths of a milefrom his army, now the residence of Mrs. A. I. Sawyer and daughter. Un the Museum of Wiis Society may be seen a large, murderous looking,wooden war-club, called Poga Morgun, used by Chief Ogamorpenance at themassacre of the River Raisin. It was presented by B. O. Williams, an earlyIndian trader of Owosso. RIVER RAISIN MASSACRE AND DEDICATION OF MONUMENTS. 203 Scouts brought Winchester word that the British and Indians werepreparing with three thousa
Michigan historical collections . up his headquarters in the house of ColonelNavarre, on the south side of the river, about three-fourths of a milefrom his army, now the residence of Mrs. A. I. Sawyer and daughter. Un the Museum of Wiis Society may be seen a large, murderous looking,wooden war-club, called Poga Morgun, used by Chief Ogamorpenance at themassacre of the River Raisin. It was presented by B. O. Williams, an earlyIndian trader of Owosso. RIVER RAISIN MASSACRE AND DEDICATION OF MONUMENTS. 203 Scouts brought Winchester word that the British and Indians werepreparing with three thousand men before his reinforcements couldarrive, as they were determined the Americans should not get a foot-hold in this Northwest territory. Again and again settlers broughtword to Winchester and tried to impress on his mind the enemy wouldsoon attack. Winchester dismissed them with a laugh and made nopreparations to meet them. Late at night word was brought to ColonelLewis that a large force of Canadians and Indians were at Stony. Home of Col. Francis Navarre. Gen. Winchesters Headquarters. Creek, only four miles away. Again Winchester was warned. Eventhis did not disturb his slumber. Colonel Lewis, who remained at hispost nearly all this night of terror, was startled between four and fiveon that dark wintry morning by a sharp crack of the sentinels guns,followed by shell and cannister from the six field pieces. The shotsof the almost invisible British and the terrible yells of the savages,made them think their last day had come, which alas was too truefor many. This was the morning of January 22nd. The British force,under General Proctor, was led against the upper camp, occupied byMajor Madison and Colonels Lewis and Allen, and the Indians, com-manded by the Chiefs Round Head and Split Log, were led againstthe lower camp, defended by Colonel Wells, with only two hundredmen. The Indians were so impetuous, the American force so smalland the yells of the savages so terrifying, th
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