Attack from Creek Nation
| Source | Name | Image(s) |
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| Collection | Printed Version only |  |
| Publication | Lowrie, Walter and St. Clair Clarke, Matthew, eds. American State Papers: Documents, Legislative and Executive, of the Congress of the United States, Vol. IV, Indian Affairs. 38 Vols. Washington, DC: Gales and Seaton, 1832. | (no image) |
| Date | September 13, 1794 |
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| Author Name | R. J. Waters (primary) Location: New Madrid |
| Recipient Name | John Easten (primary) |
| Summary | Doctor Waters writes that a "very formidable invasion" by the Creek Nation is nearly certain, and will consist of at least 900 men, aimed at attacking western settlements in the Cumberland region. The doctor allegedly received this information from a Shawanese. |
| Document Format | Printed Document |
| Document Notes | Enclosed in Knox to US Congress, 12/19/1794. Cited in Easten to Robertson, 10/01/1794. |
| Content Notes | [not available] |
| Related Persons/Groups | John Easten; R.J. Waters; doctor; Handly; Creeks; Indians; Shawanese; |
| Related Places | New Madrid; Cumberland; Ohio River; Cumberland River; |
| Keywords | invasion; |
| Key Phrases | [not available] |
| Transcription | [not available] |