William Blount

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Forgive and Forget What Has Passed
04/17/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount apoligizes to the Cherokee chiefs for the death of Noon-day who was killed because he was armed and mistakenly identified as a Creek warrior. Blount hopes that this accidental death will not …
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Dispositions of the Cherokees and Creeks
03/28/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Mr. McKee has not been able to convince the Cherokee chiefs to come to Philadelphia nor was he able to obtain assurances of the peaceful disposition of the young Cherokee warriors. His report will …
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Disperse and Retire Peaceably
01/28/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In this proclamation, Blount orders those intending to invade the Upper Cherokee towns on the Tennessee to return to their homes and leave the Indians in peace.
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Depredations in Mero District
02/12/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The depredations in Mero District appear to have been committed by the Creeks with the aid of the lower Cherokees. John McKee has been dispatched to meet with the chiefs of the lower towns with the …
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Death of Noon-day, a Fellow of Bad Character
04/18/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount contends that the accidental killing of a Cherokee named Noon-day should not evoke great sadness since he was a man of questionable character.
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Creek War on the Mero District; the Cherokees Favor Peace
04/14/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
It is apparent that the Creeks intend to make war on the Mero District but Blount hopes that the company ordered to the frontier will be able to repulse them. No attack on the lower Cherokee towns …
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Complaints & Threats of the Cherokee Nation
01/14/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount disputes the Cherokee claims to the land of the Cumberland settlements upon which they are threatening war against the inhabitants. He charges the Cherokee young warriors with stirring up the …
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Cherokees Will Not Join in the War
05/15/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Although a few young Cherokee warriors may join the Creeks, Blount believes the Cherokee tribe in general will not join the war. He has increased the reward for the three deserters because if they …
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Cherokee Representation to Philadelphia
04/09/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount believes that the Cherokee Nation would be willing to send a represenation to Philadelphia to confer with the President but they are hesitant to do so while it appears the Creeks are making …
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Captain Cooper's report as evidence of claim of pay
04/10/1793 Document Signed
Blount sends copies of his order to Captain James Cooper and his report of the month of August 1791 as evidence of claim of pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Barbarous and Treacherous Murders
12/26/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount reports on the murder of two peaceful Cherokees by villainous North Carolinians who tried to transfer the blame for their barbarous acts to the people of the territory south of the Ohio. It is …
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Attacks by Marauding Indians
04/20/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount reports on a recent series of murderous attacks by marauding Indians.
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Alliance of Southern Tribes Against the Creeks
05/12/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount reports on a possible Indian attack near Nashville and speculates on the possiblity that the Chickasws and Choctaws may join together in a war against the Creeks. It is not known whether the …
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Additional Hostilities Against the United States, Etc.
04/25/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount has received additional evidence of the intentions of the Creeks to commit hostilities against the United States. McKee and Watts are to attend a council in which McKee is to represent the …
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Absolute Necessity for Defense
03/20/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount worries that the apparent depredations committed by the Cherokees will result in a general war by the agrieved settlers against the Indian towns. He ponders how he can carry out his …
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A List of Murders and Deprediations Committed on the Frontiers
1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A list of murders and depredations committed on the frontiers of Jefferson and Knox counties in Washington District.
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A List of Murders and Depredations Committed by Indians
1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A list of murders and depredations committed by Indians from the 16th to the 26th January 1793 in the District of Mero.
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A List of Murders and Depredations Committed by Indians
03/31/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A list of murders and depredations committed on the citizens of the United States by Indians during the period March 19th-31st, 1793.
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Relations with Cherokee Indians
11/10/1794 Printed Document
Letter from Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory to Secretary Henry Knox, regarding relations with Indians in the region. Blount desires to maintain peace with the Cherokee Indians, …
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Protection of the Mero District
11/22/1794 Printed Document
Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory writes Brigadier General James Robertson on the degree of protection for the Mero District. Discusses the militia to be in service. Also requests that …
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Protection of the Mero District
06/14/1794 Printed Document
The Governor of the Southwest Territory (Tennessee) encloses a copy of a letter from the Secretary of War which ordered him to extend a degree of protection to the district of Mero. Discusses the …
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Peace with Lower Cherokee
11/01/1794 Printed Document
After having corresponded with Double-head, Chief of the Cherokees, Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory orders that General Benjamin Logan immediately desist from attempts to invade Lower …
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Ownership of a woman transferred from slaveholder to Indian
09/21/1794 Printed Document
William Blount, Governor of the Southwest Territory, reports a "continuance of Indian depredations." On September 6th a "Negro woman belonging to Peter Turney," who resides in the Mero District, was …
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Observations on the Rolls of Four Officers
03/22/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Blount sends the Muster Rolls of four officers whose service, he argues, was so trivial that paying them is not justified.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Notification of Clothing Delivery to the Chickasaws
11/03/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Chief Opoia Mingo has been given clothing by General Washington to deliver to the people of the Chickasaw nation as a token of friendship.The Chickasaws are commended for encouraging their warriors to …
Anthony Wayne Papers