Hi Alontay,
Yep, Colbert, that's the guy. Both him and his father were adopted by the Chickasaw.
In 1783, the British had already left the Colonies (Yorktown capitulation was in 81'), yet in paper, the war lasted until 83' with the Treaty of Paris.
Colbert was under the employ of the US Govt., who was already at odds with their Spanish neighbour due to final definition of frontiers and waterways travel. Most of the (n) americans were allied then to Spain, since American politics were inimical to their interests as separate peoples, and Spanish hands were less "heavy" (ie. controlling) than those of the Americans.
BTW, I'm an NPS VIP at the local Forts.
Best regards.
Manolo
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by aiontay
http://www.nps.gov/arpo/historyculture/upload/Colbert's%20Raid.pdf
|