The Battle of Lower Sioux Agency was the initial battle of the Dakota War of 1862 in August. After the initial conflict at Acton Township, Minnesota on August 17, in which five white settlers were killed, tensions were running high within the Lower Sioux tribe. The Sioux feared that the murders would bring about a reprisal from United States forces. Chiefs Shakopee and Red Middle Voice convened a council at Little Crow's village near the Lower Sioux Agency to discuss the situation.
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- The Battle of Lower Sioux Agency was the initial battle of the Dakota War of 1862 in August. After the initial conflict at Acton Township, Minnesota on August 17, in which five white settlers were killed, tensions were running high within the Lower Sioux tribe. The Sioux feared that the murders would bring about a reprisal from United States forces. Chiefs Shakopee and Red Middle Voice convened a council at Little Crow's village near the Lower Sioux Agency to discuss the situation. Although Little Crow was hesitant to go to war, because of the strength of United States troops, Little Crow was eventually convinced to lead a war to drive the settlers from the Minnesota River valley. On the morning of August 18, a large party of painted and armed Sioux braves surrounded the buildings of the Lower Sioux Agency, a settlement populated by the Indian agent and various government personnel. The Sioux gave a signal and launched a surprise attack on the post. Agent Andrew Myrick escaped from the post storehouse through a second story window, but was killed before he could reach cover. His corpse was later found with grass stuffed in his mouth in retaliation for his remark, "Let them eat grass!" Other deaths included James W. Lynd, a clerk at the store; George W. Divoll; François La Bathe; A.H. Wagner, the superintendent of farms; Dr. Philander P. Humphrey, the agency physician; and Philander Prescott, a fur trader. In all, twenty people were killed, ten people were captured, and 47 escaped. George H. Spencer was kept in captivity throughout the war and was later rescued at Camp Release. A 40-man relief party from Fort Ridgely came to provide support, but they were ineffective. In the following week, the Sioux attacked a number of isolated farms and killed many settlers, but they were unable to take Fort Ridgely or New Ulm despite sustained attacks.
- Bitwa o Dolną Agencję – pierwsze starcie powstania Dakotów w Minnesocie. Nastąpiła dzień po wcześniejszym zamordowaniu 5 białych osadników w Acton Township przez młodych wojowników. Uciekli oni do rezerwatu pod opiekę wodzów. Wodzowie obawiali się, iż konsekwencją morderstwa będą represje ze strony armii USA. Mimo że wódz Mały Kruk obawiał się potęgi armii amerykańskiej, zadecydował o rozpoczęciu powstania, w wyniku którego spodziewano się wyrzucić białych osadników z Doliny Rzeki Minnesota. Na decyzję o rozpoczęciu powstania miał też wpływ panujący wśród Indian głód, brak obiecanej pomocy rządowej (m. in. nie dochodziła wciąż rata wypłaty za sprzedaną rządowi USA ziemię plemienną) oraz pogardliwa postawa rządowego Agenta do spraw Indian – Andrew Myricka, który nie chciał wydać głodującym Santee żywności na kredyt, proponując w zamian, aby jedli oni trawę. Rankiem 18 sierpnia duże siły Indian nagłym atakiem zdobyły zabudowania Dolnej Agencji – osady zamieszkanej przez Agenta do spraw Indian i rządowych urzędników. Agent Myrick zdołał wyskoczyć z budynku przez okno na 2 piętrze, jednak został zabity w trakcie ucieczki. Później znaleziono jego ciało z wiechciem trawy w ustach. W trakcie walki zginęło 20 białych, 10 wzięto do niewoli, zaś 47 zdołało uciec – w większości do Fortu Ridgley.
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- The Battle of Lower Sioux Agency was the initial battle of the Dakota War of 1862 in August. After the initial conflict at Acton Township, Minnesota on August 17, in which five white settlers were killed, tensions were running high within the Lower Sioux tribe. The Sioux feared that the murders would bring about a reprisal from United States forces. Chiefs Shakopee and Red Middle Voice convened a council at Little Crow's village near the Lower Sioux Agency to discuss the situation.
- Bitwa o Dolną Agencję – pierwsze starcie powstania Dakotów w Minnesocie. Nastąpiła dzień po wcześniejszym zamordowaniu 5 białych osadników w Acton Township przez młodych wojowników. Uciekli oni do rezerwatu pod opiekę wodzów. Wodzowie obawiali się, iż konsekwencją morderstwa będą represje ze strony armii USA.
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