Knoxville Gazette 17 December 1791
Knoxville Gazette
It was published in Rogersville TN and was
the first newspaper in the state. It holds news from all over the state.
17 December 1791
Knoxville, December 17, From a correspondent. From good authority we learn,
that Capt. Jacob Tipton,who
went from Washington, in this territory, with the troops raised of the
new levies,when the unhappy battle between the troops of the United States
of America, under General St.
Clair, and the Indians began, went instantly with the party under his
command, and joined a party of Kentucky militia, who were first engaged.
- An officer asking him why he had joined himself to a party of militia
when he belonged to the regulars - He replied "I came here to fight, and
I will do it." - Not long afterwards, when the firing became very warm,
he received a ball in his breast, which passed through him. In his condition
he stood some time animating his men; but soon overpowered and weakened
by the wound, and bleeding inwardly, he fell. Turning round and looking
at his men, he said, "My brave fellows, I am a dead man; do you fight on,
and bravely do all you can for your country." and instantly expired. -
Thus fell Camp. Tipton,
an instance of true magnanimity--great even in death.
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