Living in Gores of Blood

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

Living in Gores of Blood

Description

Double-head demands an explanation for the recent attack on the Cherokees that resulted in nine deaths.

year created

1793

month created

06

day created

15

author

sent from location

Coyatee

recipient

in collection

notable person/group

Secretary Smith
Double-Head
the President [Washington]
head-men
our friend

notable location

Coyatee
Philadelphia
Lower towns

notable item/thing

gores of blood
satisfaction talk
peace talk
justice to our land
my heart
full answer from you
peace

notable phrase

I am still among my people, living in gores of blood. When is the day I shall get a full answer from you? Be strong and don't be afraid but get satisfaction for me.

document number

1793061590200

Document instances

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Double-head Coyatee [n/a]
Recipient Secretary Smith [unknown] [n/a]