Indian Relations and Settler Unrest
Document 1792Attempts to persuade Blount that the Spaniards are behind Creek hostilities and murder against white settlers, and that the peaceful towns will "do their part" in keeping the peace. Thompson asked on behalf of peaceful Indians if it is safe to remain in their towns for fear of attacks from white settlers. Requests letter be burned after it is received.
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Printed Document
Description
Attempts to persuade Blount that the Spaniards are behind Creek hostilities and murder against white settlers, and that the peaceful towns will "do their part" in keeping the peace. Thompson asked on behalf of peaceful Indians if it is safe to remain in their towns for fear of attacks from white settlers. Requests letter be burned after it is received.
Date
09/02/1792
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1792090290200
Note
Enclosed in Blount to Knox, 09/11/1792.
Notable persons
William Blount
John Thompson
Excellency
Indians
Indian Nation
hostiles
Creek
Spaniards
Notable locations
Big River
lower towns
Turkeytown
Notable items
ammunition
hatchets
knives
guns
death
murder
hostilities
Indian relations
peace
war