King's Mountain Papers
5 documents
Request for Intelligence from the Secretary at War, Concerning Indians & Indian-Fighting in Tennessee
Discusses proposed plan of raising a regiment of 560 privates and non-commissioned officers at Holstein Valley, for 3 year's service against Indians. Lists several questions, most concerning …
King's Mountain PapersNotification of Cherokee Declaration of War & Estimate of the Situation
Postscript on letter envelope, informs Knox of recent declaration of war by several Cherokee villages (on whom seems to be unclear). Against the possible threat of a roving force of three to …
King's Mountain PapersComments on Western Border Incidents
Appears to address various situations on the western boundary of the U.S., from Georgia to Detroit.
King's Mountain PapersPeace Negotiations With Cherokee, Troop Preparations & Recent Flood
Apologizes for ill health; discusses goods to be offered to Cherokee Indians, and expects a peace delegation from them shortly. Informs about the raising of troops and troop movements and equipment. …
King's Mountain PapersLetter to Secretaries of State and War Concerning Position in Provisional Army
Reports himself prepared to accept a commission in the provisional army, which he had been nominated before, should that force actually be approved. Discusses his usefulness in the Tennessee region, …
King's Mountain Papers
