Sevier and James Robinson and discovered a party of Indians.

As I expect you will hear something of our battle before you get this, I have here stated the affair nearly to you: For the satisfaction of the people in your parts in this they have a true state of the memorable battle fought at the mouth of the Great Canaway on the 10th.instant.Monday morning about half an hour before sunrise, two of Capt.

Russells company discovered a large party of Indians about a mile from camp, one of which men was killed, the other made his escape & brought in his intelligence.

In two or three minutes after, two of Capt.

Shelby's Company came in & confirmed the account, Col.