I think you are afraid of those bad men.

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

I think you are afraid of those bad men.

Description

Upon Governor Blount's departure from the country, Hanging Maw was attacked and almost killed by some bad white men. He accuses Smith of not protecting him because he fears these men.

year created

1793

month created

06

day created

15

author

sent from location

Coyatee

recipient

in collection

notable person/group

Secretary Smith
Hanging Maw
Governor Blount
thieves
Congress
white people
bad men
Chickasaws

notable location

Coyatee

notable item/thing

your house
mischief

notable phrase

Governor Blount always told me that nothing should happen [to]me as long as I did live but he had hardly got out of sight until I was invaded by them and like to have got killed. I think your are afraid of those bad men.

document number

1793061590100

Document instances

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Hanging Maw Coyatee [n/a]
Recipient Secretary Smith [unknown] [n/a]