Delaware Creek

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Date of Battle: 1844

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Participants:  Cheyenne and Sioux vs Delaware ShawneeTrappers

The Delawares chased 3 Cheyennes into their village and then got chased into a stream by the warriors in the village.  The charge was led by a Cheyenne wearing armor under his blanket and he was not killed.  The trappers were overrun and all killed.

For more information see:

Life of George Bent

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