Expedition report from Major John Doughty

Major Doughty reports on his expedition on Ohio, Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers. Lots of ice on Ohio river made it impossible for Doughty to proceed. He sent men forward on land. Details of rowing upriver during spring flooding and residing with Chickasaws and Kickapoos who showed him "great kindness". Discussed various battles between different Indian tribes. Primary objective of Doughty's travels was to establish peace b/w Indian Nations and U.S. despite being attacked by a band of hostile Indians. Believed his time would be best employed sending regular reports to Knox from his current location rather than traveling further into Indian territory. Details of depredations on the frontier, types of goods stolen, hostilities initiated by Indians, and relations with the Spanish. Discussed trading. Details on numbers of Indian warriors and settlements.