Peace Treaty with the Cherokees
Document 1788Cherokees wish to come to a friendly treaty. Has urged same to North Carolina and trusts they will send forward commissioners and supplies. If this does not happen, expresses fear that there will be a bloody and unnecessary war, whereas a well timed peace would prevent it.
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Printed Document
Description
Cherokees wish to come to a friendly treaty. Has urged same to North Carolina and trusts they will send forward commissioners and supplies. If this does not happen, expresses fear that there will be a bloody and unnecessary war, whereas a well timed peace would prevent it.
Date
12/13/1788
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Winnsborough
Collection
Document number
1788121340000
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Richard Winn
commissioners
Indians
Cherokees
Notable locations
North Carolina
Winnsborough
Notable items
treaty
supplies
war