British encampment in Missouri....

[j.d. in missouri]

These artifacts were found last summer I was invited to do some investigation work for some people and they gave me permission to detect the area this is what was found!! hh all jd

Pettis County, Missouri was formed on January 26, 1833 from surrounding Cooper and Saline counties. It was first occupied by Osage Indians and also stray bands of Shawnee were present. In an attempt to incite Indians against Americans in the War of 1812, the British operated in the vicinity but there were no known British settlements. However, in 1818, a make-shift mound hut was found 6 miles south of the present town where this investigation took place. Inside the mound hut, the body of a British officer was found. He was dressed in full military dress and except for the leathered condition of his skin, one would not have known he was dead.

[Adam Miller]

[j.d. in missouri]

thank you Adam!!

[smudger]

well done jd

[j.d. in missouri]

thanks smudger!!!!!!

[Tsgman]

Cool story and finds!