McGillivray's influence; war on Georgia; Creek-Cherokee alliance

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Description

Winn encloses and discusses McGillivray's letter and suggests that if the Indians don't come to the treaty, they mean war; will come down in great force on Georgia. Reports that a fort between the French Broad and Holston Rivers has been attacked and taken by Cherokees and Creeks. Ten were killed and thirty taken prisoner. War goes on between North Carolina and Cherokees. Believes that Alexander McGillivray is trying to unite the Creeks and Cherokees.

Date

12/08/1788

Author

Recipient

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Winnsborough

Collection

Document number

1788120840000

Notable persons

Henry Knox
Richard Winn
Alexander McGillivray
Creeks
Cherokees
prisoner
killed
Indians

Notable locations

Fort
French Broad River
Holston River
North Carolina
Winnsborough

Notable items

Indian affairs
Indian relations
Creek-Cherokee alliance
war
treaty