Accounts of those who have designs on Indian lands
Document 1789Martin describes efforts by a convention of people to enter into resolves to raise men to defend themselves outside of the authority of the North Carolina legislature. Mentions a certain Alexander Outlaw as the leader. Corntassel has thought it best to burn the towns of the culprits, by which means they would return to their allegiance. So great a thirst for Indian lands prevails that every method will be taken to prevent a treaty with the Indians.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Martin describes efforts by a convention of people to enter into resolves to raise men to defend themselves outside of the authority of the North Carolina legislature. Mentions a certain Alexander Outlaw as the leader. Corntassel has thought it best to burn the towns of the culprits, by which means they would return to their allegiance. So great a thirst for Indian lands prevails that every method will be taken to prevent a treaty with the Indians.
Date
02/02/1789
Author
Recipient
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Fort Patrick Henry
Collection
Document number
1789020240100
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Joseph Martin
convention
North Carolina Legislature
Alexander Outlaw
Corntassel
culprits
Indians
Notable locations
Fort Patrick Henry
North Carolina
Notable items
treaty
convention
burning of towns
allegiances
treaty
Indian affairs
Indian relation
