Jesup

JESUP (KWWL) - Evacuations have been ordered after a train derailment in Jesup.

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In addition to their forming “a rallying point for runaway negroes from the adjacent States,” Jesup feared that the Black Seminoles would assist any foreign power that chose to invade the United States via Florida.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

On February 14, he wrote Winfield Scott a letter strikingly similar to one Thomas Jesup had written four years earlier.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Jesup thought the Indians might be permitted to remain in Florida, but Martin Van Buren thought otherwise.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Certain that they, not the Indians, posed the greatest threat to U.S. interests, Jesup agreed.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Initially pessimistic, Jesup eventually devised an effective methodology of gathering intelligence, establishing a network of supply depots, and using mobile columns and small detachments to maintain pressure on known enemy strongholds.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

If Jesup had any say in the matter, neither would the Americans.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Gen. Thomas S. Jesup had done as much as any one man could do to end the Second Seminole War.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Jesup waffled, entertaining claims of ownership and permitting slave catchers to enter the camp of Seminoles awaiting removal at Tampa Bay.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

“The Florida War,” as he and his contemporaries called it, had already dragged on for over two years, and Jesup had been the senior U.S. commander for the past fourteen months.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011