From The History of Clark County, Ohio
Chicago: W.H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 214

As the coming of the white race to the soil of what is now Clark County was heralded by the uproar of battle, it is deemed fit to mark the occasion as the point from which this history is to continue.

The following account of the engagement was recently prepared, and is from the pen of a prominent citizen, who is one of the few who have made the history of pioneer times an especial study.

There are many floating traditions in regard to this expedition, while the recorded evidence is very meager. There are no known official reports by which these traditions may be verified or corrected. Many of the stories have undoubtedly been somewhat warped in the transmission from a former generation, either by forgetfulness or misunderstanding, or both.

On account of the contradictory nature of many of these details, the whole must necessarily be views in the light of rational probability.

After much research, the subjoined account is believed to contain the essence of all that is now known of the battle, nor is it likely that more will ever be learned, unless it be by the discovery of relics and documents, which are not now known to be in existence.

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