In 1775, when the American Revolution broke out, the Natchez District was a small isolated outpost in British West Florida. During the early stages of the rebellion, the population of the district more than doubled as hundreds of loyalists settled along the western banks of the Mississippi River between Walnut Hills (modern Vicksburg) and Manchac. Although most inhabitants were loyal to England or preferred to remain neutral during the conflict, James Willing, a young adventurer and a former resident of the district, brought the war to their doorstep in early 1778 when he led a raiding...
In 1775, when the American Revolution broke out, the Natchez District was a small isolated outpost in British West Florida. During the early stages...
Originally inhabited by Native American tribes, territorial Mississippi has a complex history rife with fierce contention. This book explores the political and diplornatic situations that led to the formation and expansion of the Mississippi Territory.
Originally inhabited by Native American tribes, territorial Mississippi has a complex history rife with fierce contention. This book explores the poli...
