Thomas Dillon
2 documents
Land speculation and the western frontier
Dillon describes Tennessee and other western lands, while promoting land speculation and the surefire profits that come with speculating. Dillon mentions peace with Indians, but alludes to White …
James McHenry PapersEstablishing trading houses on the western frontier
Thomas Dillon expresses his wish to open up a trading house in Knoxville on the western frontier, in order to open up trade with the Indians. Since Congress has appropriated $150,000 for the purpose …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
