Source; American State Papers. 28th Congress, 1st Session, H.R. 137. Report No. 149. February 15, 1844. "Mr. Benton, from the Committee on Indian Affairs, reposted the following bill; Granting a pension to Milly, an Indian woman of the Creek nation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of American in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of war be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Milly, an Indian woman of the Creek nation, a pension at the rate of ninety-six dollar's per annum, payable semi-annually, during her natural life, as a testimonial of the gratitude and bounty of the United States for the humanity displayed by her in the war of one thousand eight hundred and seventeen and one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, in saving the life of an American citizen, who was a prisoner in the hands of her people, and about to be put to death by them; the said pension to commence and take effect from the fourth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and forty-three. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to procure, and transmit to the said Milly, a golden medal, with appropriate devices impressed thereon, of value of not exceeding dollars, as an additional testimonial of the gratitude of the United States." At one time, there was a story about Milly of Milly's Creek posted on Carol Middleton's website. If anyone has a copy, please send to nobles@gulftel.com Thanks, Sheila