Territorial Governor Papers - RG2
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Presents for the Chickasaws, Etc.
Among a number of matters, the author discusses the distribution of presents to the Chickasaws at Chickasaw Bluffs. He apologizes for his late communication which is due to a violent intermittent …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Disposition of the Spanish Commandant
The author dispatched Ensign Scott to the Spanish Commandant at New Madrid to learn his disposition regarding General Wilkinson's letter describing the movement of the detachment.
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Causes of the Delay in the Chief's Arrival, Etc.
Among other matters, Captain Guion discusses the delay of the chiefs in arriving at Fort Adams to receive their annuities. The delay is due to several causes including Piamingo's having to stay at …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Unsettled Affairs Among the Indian Nations
Captain Guion explains the procrastination of his communications that is due to the ill state of his health which he has endured for more than three months and the difficulty of communicating because …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Spanish Have Evacuated Their Posts, Etc.
Among other matters, Captain Guion announces that the Spanish troops have evacuated their posts at Walnut Hills and Natchez. The buildings and posts were left in the same state as when they were …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Indian Affairs in the Country near Natchez
Captain Guion declares that the Indians still appear pacific though constantly urged to the contrary by the Spanish. Many of the principal men [chiefs] have visited Natchez and declared their friendly …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2French Are Planning an Attack, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of accounting matters, Captain Guion warns that there are reports that the French are planning an attack on the southwestern country. Considerable military forces have supposedly …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2
