John McKee
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Little Good to the United States
12/05/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcKee reports that the Cherokee chiefs have gone to Walnut Hills where deputations from the Creeks, Chickasaws, and Choctaws have agreed to treat with the Spaniards. McKee anticipates little good to …
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Flagitious Acts Against Peaceable Indians
11/26/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcKee warns that if despicable acts, such as that committed recently against a peaceable Indian, go unpunished, any attempts toward a re-establishment of peace will be in vain.
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Extremely Dangerous for Me to Go
11/18/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentBecause of the bloody turmoil on the southwestern frontier resulting in depredations by Georgians and Indians, McKee has been warned by traders that it would be extremely hazardous for him to proceed …
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Cherokee Chiefs Not Going to Congress Soon, Etc.
06/03/1793 Extract of LetterMajor King reports that Double-head,Otter-lifter, and other Cherokee chiefs are not disposed at this time to travel to Philadelphia to meet with the Congress.
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Provisions granted to Indian chief
11/04/1794 Printed DocumentInforms Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory that Indian chief Tickagiskee recently arrived at Tellico Block House with about 300 Indians. They requested provisions, which were granted. …
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Friendly meeting with James Davidson, Indian chief
10/28/1794 Printed DocumentLetter to Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory on a talk with James Davidson, a "distinguished chief from the valleys," with about 450 of his people. Davidson gave him a string of beads, …
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Advance Received
10/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNotification of pay received for interpreters and seven Chickasaws en route to visit President of U.S. in Philadelphia.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Request for Reimbursement
06/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIn this letter McKee requests 300 dollars in post notes from the Secretary at War. McKee justifies the funds as being necessary for "purchasing horses and paying my expenses here and on my action." To …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to Secretary at War regarding trading house of Panton, Leslie and Company
06/07/1797 LetterbookWriting from Pensacola, John McKee informs James McHenry that the trading house of Panton, Leslie and Company have monopolized the Choctaw and Chickasaw trade but lost the Cherokee business. McKee …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to Secretary at War
04/24/1797 LetterbookColonel McKee reports to the Secretary at War regarding activities on the frontier. This report includes mention of the following: the French evacuation of Chickasaw Bluffs, local Indian sentiments, …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to James McHenry
06/12/1797 LetterbookThis letter is marked as having been received by McHenry and communicated to the President on 22 July 1797. McKee informs McHenry of plans to travel to New Orleans.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Concerning Spanish-American relations on the frontier
10/26/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMcKee writes from Mobile, informing McHenry that he is temporarily being held prisoner by the Spanish governor of Louisiana, Gayoso, and that he expects to set off to New Orleans the following day. …
James McHenry Papers
The Louisiana Territory and Spanish
10/12/1798 LetterbookJohn McKee writes to the Secretary at War about Spanish intrigue on the Mississippi River. Mentions the Natchez Indians and the broader Louisiana Territory. Also makes mention of General James …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to the Secretary at War on establishment of Indian trading houses on Mississippi to counter France and Spain aims in region
11/11/1798 LetterbookMcKee informs the Secretary at War that the prompt establishment of Indian trading houses on the Mississippi will prohibit French and Spanish agents from opposing the aims of the U.S. Government in …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to the Secretary at War
05/16/1798 LetterbookMcKee expresses his desire for a military appointment to the Secretary at War.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Wagon in Which My Baggage is Being Sent
03/04/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcKee observes that he arrived at the post without any complaint against the horse other than his frequently stumbling during the journey. To allay his anxiety, he wants information by post of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letter to the Secretary at War
01/08/1799 LetterbookIn the event of war with France, John McKee makes his terms of service known to the Secretary at War. McKee stipulates that his salary must be equal to that of an agent to the Cherokee.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
