Creek War
The United States was growing and its need for new lands was pushing colonists west, creating pressure with the Creek residing in the budding empire's path. One outcome was the Creek War of 1813-1814. The president was James Madison, and the general whom Madison put in charge of the war effort was Andrew Jackson, who would parlay his success in removing the Creek from their ancestral homes into two terms of his own presidency.
Mayfield was recommended to Jackson by the commanding general of the Tennessee troops for to his unique knowledge of the Creek language and territory. Mayfield proved to be a very valuable asset to General Jackson. He performed heroically as a guide, interpreter and spy. He was wounded at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.
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