In Robertson's own original letters, the spelling and handwriting are as rough as they are vigorous.] Robertson's Expedition against the Coldwater Town.
Early in June, Robertson gathered one hundred and thirty men and marched against the Coldwater town, with two Chickasaws as guides.

Another small party started at the same time by water, but fell into an ambush, and then came back.

Robertson and his force followed the trail of a marauding party which had just visited the settlements.

They marched through the woods towards the Tennessee until they heard the voice of the great river as it roared over the shoals.

For a day they lurked in the cane on the north side, waiting until they were certain no spies were watching them.