Even at the defeat of Braddock, the French troops bore but a small proportion to their Indian allies.

There is no reason to suppose that Louis Latinac was not present at one or both of the bloody fields of Etchoee.
The provincial army marched in good order upon the suspected position.
The Indian auxiliaries, who were in the van, first discovered signs of an enemy.

The Cherokees were in possession of a hill, strongly posted, and in considerable force, upon the right flank of the army.

Finding themselves discovered, they opened their fire upon the advanced guard, and followed it up with a gallant charge.

But the van being vigorously and promptly supported, they were driven back, and resumed their position upon the hill.