Today in Chickamauga History - April 27
1782, April 27: Colbert's Raid - Capt. James Colbert led a 82-strong force of his sons, Loyalists, Chickasaw, Natchez, a few free men of color, and one Frenchman in an attack against Fort Carlos III, which guarded the Spanish settlement at Arkansas Post at the confluence of the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers, bordering Quapaw territory and composed of more French than Spanish. The garrison under Capt. Jacobo Dubreuil half that strength was composed of mostly Spanish soldiers, four Quapaw warriors, and three French militia. After the battle had last over six hours, a counterattack by just fourteen from the fort, including all four Quapaw, surprised the Colbert force and scattered it into retreat.
1787, April 27: Discharging of troops - Informs Captain John Watts that Congress has discharged the troops of which Watt's corps are a part. Also tells Watts that the Secretary at War has drawn warrants in his favor. - https://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/38661