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Letter to the Governor of Southwest Territory
08/18/1791 Printed Document
Largely illegible letter from Secretary Knox to Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Warning Against Creeks and Shawnee
09/30/1792 Printed Document
Notified Blount that there were Indians poised to attack. Kenoteta offered supplies to U.S. if they pass through his territory. Talahuske says he abandoned his war talks, now seeks peace but …
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Violence from Indians
10/27/1792 Printed Document
Conveyed disposition of Indian towns with details about each town and tribe. Urgently requests Seagrove to impress upon chiefs a council to restrain young men that are committing violent acts.
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Treaty Violated
09/13/1792 Printed Document
Admits President failed to meet promises he made to Cherokees by keeping settlers from encroaching on Cherokee land but denied any settlement happened after the treaty was signed. Advised that Bloody …
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Token of Friendship
09/13/1792 Printed Document
Received letter from Little Turkey which Blount viewed as a sincere token of friendship with United States and of desire for peace. Blount stated that towns that did not declare war will be able to …
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The Deposition of William Cockran
09/07/1792 Printed Document
Father lives on "waters of Holston" river and that he was attacked by Indians near his fathers home.
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Support of Militia Against Cherokee War
10/09/1792 Printed Document
Received notification of declaration of war against U.S. by Cherokee Nation. Know consulted with the Sec. of Treasury and Sec. of State who unanimously agree that Gov. Blount should be afforded the …
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Stolen Horses Returned and Indian Relations with U.S.
08/28/1792 Printed Document
Stolen horses retrieved from the towns of Cheehaws and Telhuanas, assured "brothers" that head men do not send Indians to steal white mens' horses. Horses sent to Capt. Fleming who will return them …
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Spanish Indian Relations and War
09/02/1792 Printed Document
Notified Blount that five towns on the Big River plan to make war against U.S. and their hostility is not the sentiment of the whole Nation. Spaniards provided ammunition to Indians and blames …
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Seeking Protection
09/15/1792 Printed Document
Acknowledged war was bad, hope to live in peace. Notified Knox that Creeks passed through Cherokee towns, but Cherokees were unable to stop them. Hoped the information on the Creeks travel will …
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Requested Payment
09/02/1792 Printed Document
Request for gun as payment for accompanying Mr. Hath to visit Creeks. Noted he and his people were peaceful with U.S. and using the guns for hunting.
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Request to Inform Creeks of Meeting with President
10/07/1792 Printed Document
Brought up confusion of Creeks caused by "wicked white men" and Seagrove expressed pleasure that the Creeks held fast to U.S. alliance. Informed White Lieutenant that Seagrove will meet all chiefs of …
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Recruiting for Defense of Frontiers
08/22/1792 Printed Document
Discussed recruiting techniques, and hostile Indians. Believed that the U.S. could not act offensively against Indians until next year at the earliest unless many recruits of fine men was completed. …
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Problems with Cussetahs
10/15/1792 Printed Document
Intelligence that some "busy person" is trying to stop the Cussetah Indians from visiting Seagrove. Galphin exerting every effort to stop such proceedings. Indians sent to Providence displeased with …
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Presidential Proclamation to Quell Insurrection
09/09/1792 Printed Document
Opposition to law putting a duty on distilled spirits in Pittsburgh, Hamilton advised government quickly suppress all disorderly conduct. Requests President issue a proclamation, and discussed the …
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Power of Attorney
12/28/1792 Printed Document
Conrad Setler, late soldier in Colonel Hazen's Regiment, appoints Peter Dransy power of attorney.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Overtures of Peace with Indians
09/10/1792 Printed Document
Discussed outcome of talk with President regarding land rights and white settlers. Laid blame on white man, not on Creeks for the "effusion of blood" as the settlers were encroaching on Indian land. …
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Outcome of Council
09/20/1792 Printed Document
Inferred that the reason for so few Chocktaws at council was the influence of Mr. Brassheart, a Spanish sympathizer. Brassheart mislead the Chocktaws, telling them they would be killed if they went …
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Opinion on Contractor
08/30/1792 Printed Document
Requests Rawle's opinion concerning Theodosius Fowler's contract for supplying the Army.
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Notification of Divide in Cherokee Nation
09/13/1792 Printed Document
Sevier invited to join council held in Cherokee nation in town of Chota. At council Sevier was notified that the five lower towns had declared war on United States, J. Watts heads party. Hostile …
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Negotiations with the Creek Nation
10/05/1792 Printed Document
Favorable conclusion to negotiations with Creek Nation. Enclosed talks of three chiefs which show present disposition of Nation. Discussed possible punishment of person killed by Indian chief near …
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Murder of Young Man by Indians
08/23/1792 Printed Document
[A talk From the Kings, chiefs, warriors, and head-men of the Cussetahs and Cowetas, to James Seagrove.] Noted murder of young man by Indians, Cussetahs and Cowetahs did not know the identity of the …
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Misunderstanding of Talks
09/13/1792 Printed Document
Glad to hear chiefs sent young warriors from the five lower towns back home after they had declared war on United States. Blount planned to keep some soldiers at block houses along the border to …
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Meeting with Cowetahs and Cussetahs
10/15/1792 Printed Document
Cowetah and Cussetah will meet with Seagrove, requested provisions at meeting place. Durouzeaux cannot convey McGillivray's letter personally as his horse died.
Letter Citation
09/15/1792 Printed Document
Enclosed copies of letters from Esquaka (aka Bloody Fellow) and the Glass sent from Lookout Mountain Town notifying U.S. that they successfully deterred the young warriors from waging war against U.S. …