Outrages on Cherokees by people of State of Franklin
Document 1788Following several outrages on Cherokees by people of Franklin, Winn sent letter to Governor of North Carolina to put a stop to future hostilities. Also contacted commanding officers on frontiers of state. Discusses supplies granted by Congress to carry treaty into effect.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Following several outrages on Cherokees by people of Franklin, Winn sent letter to Governor of North Carolina to put a stop to future hostilities. Also contacted commanding officers on frontiers of state. Discusses supplies granted by Congress to carry treaty into effect.
Date
10/13/1788
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Winnsborough
Collection
Document number
1788101340000
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Richard Winn
Cherokees
Governor North Carolina
congress
commanding officers
Notable locations
Franklin
frontiers
Winnsborough
Notable items
outrages
Indian affairs
Indian relations
hostilities
supplies
treaty