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Voices from Stillman's Run |
The
events at Stillman's Run marked the point of no return for
Black Hawk and the British Band. Until that moment, on May
15,
1832, no blood had yet been shed by either side in the conflict.
By the end of the day, 11 soldiers and at least 5 Indians were
dead. Many more deaths would follow in the coming months. Sources
disagree, however, about what actually occurred along Old Man's
Creek. Below, are provided a sample of conflicting reports. Some
are merely inaccurate. Others willfully misrepresented by biased
observers. All of them have their own agenda--though it is not
always easy for us today to put our fingers on what that agenda
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Department
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