The Fort Dearborn Massacre by Linai T. Helm

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Author Helm, Linai T. (Linai Taliaferro), -1838
Editor Gordon, Nelly Kinzie
LoC No. 12013045
Title The Fort Dearborn Massacre
Written in 1814 by Lieutenant Linai T. Helm, One of the Survivors, with Letters and Narratives of Contemporary Interest
Credits E-text prepared by sp1nd, Richard J. Shiffer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "The Fort Dearborn Massacre" by Linai T. Helm is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative recounts the tragic events surrounding the massacre at Fort Dearborn on August 15, 1812, highlighting the experiences of one of the few survivors, Lieutenant Helm, as he reflects on the battle and the subsequent chaos. The book provides first-hand insights into the military strategies, the relationship between American forces and the Native tribes, and the heart-wrenching aftermath of the attack. The opening of the narrative establishes the context of the massacre, introducing Lieutenant Helm and the tense atmosphere surrounding Fort Dearborn prior to the event. It details a series of warnings about potential hostilities from local Indian tribes, as well as the decisions made by Captain Heald regarding evacuation and the distribution of supplies. As tensions rise, the narrative foreshadows the impending disaster with critical accounts of Helm's observations and the feelings of dread among the garrison. Helm’s letter expresses his concerns about the leadership decisions that jeopardized their safety, setting the stage for the harrowing recounting of the massacre that follows. Through a mix of personal narrative and historical reflection, Helm's account aims to provide both a record of events and an enduring tribute to the lives lost that day. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Fort Dearborn Massacre, Chicago, Ill., 1812
Subject Massacre survivors -- Illinois -- Chicago
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EBook-No. 41663
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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