The Black Hawk War

[pancho]

The Black Hawk War began when Sac chief Black Hawk crossed the Mississippi River to plant corn in the tribes old fields in Illinois. White settelers panicked, killing a Sac holding a truce flag, whereupon the enraged Black Hawk killed the settlers. The war ended in August with the massacre of the tribe by Illinois militia under General Atkinson. Old men, women, and children were slaughtered despite a flag of truce and pleas of mercy. Two future Civil War opponents took part in this shameful affair--Capt. Abraham Lincoln and Lieut. Jefferson Davis.

[bee_pipes]

You neglected to mention the Black Hawks fought against us during the war of 1812. Thanks for the trivia about Lincoln and Davis though. Was unaware of Lincoln's service and Davis's service outside the Mexican American War.

Regards,
Pat