Report of the Committee on Military: Petition of Major Abraham A. Massias, 22nd Congress, 1st SessionReport of the Committee on Military concerning the petition of Major Abraham A. Massias, presented to the 22nd Congress, 1st Session on December 12, 1832. This 18-page document details Massias' military activities in Florida during the War of 1812, including his actions as Captain of the 1st Rifle Regiment. The report provides accounts of his engagements against British forces, Native Americans, and Black soldiers. Massias's brave actions during the Florida War of 1815, particularly his unconventional tactics at the Battle of Battle Hammock, are highlighted.
Report of the Committee on Military: Petition of Major Abraham A. Massias, 22nd Congress, 1st Session, December 12, 1832Congressional Record, 22nd Congress, 1st Session, "Report of the Committee on Military, To Whom Was Referred The Petition Of Major Abraham A. Massias." Dated December 12, 1832. This 18-page document chronicles the military activities of Major Abraham A. Massias in Florida during the War of 1812, detailing his service as a Captain in the 1st Rifle Regiment. The report includes accounts of his actions against Royal Marines, Native Americans, and Black soldiers. It also mentions Massias's role in lowering the American flag at Fort San Carlos and his subsequent actions at the Battle of Hammock. The document provides valuable insights into Massias's military career and the events of the War of 1812 in Florida.