It was a region but little explored, and the whites had but little acquaintance with the nature of the country around them, or with the places occupied by the Indians.

Some scouts, from the friendly Creeks, brought the intelligence that, at the distance of about eight miles from the fort, there was an Indian town, where a large party of warriors was assembled in preparation for some secret expedition.

A large and select band was immediately dispatched, on horseback, to attack them by surprise.

Two friendly Creeks led them with Indian sagacity through circuitous trails.

Stealthily they approached the town, and dividing their force, marched on each side so as to encircle it completely.