Indians Declare War
Document 1792Too deadly to travel with news from Little Turkey, therefore Carey entrusted letter to Indian who will carry to Hanging Maw's. Notification that the five lower towns have declared war on U.S., advised Blount to be on guard against attacks.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Too deadly to travel with news from Little Turkey, therefore Carey entrusted letter to Indian who will carry to Hanging Maw's. Notification that the five lower towns have declared war on U.S., advised Blount to be on guard against attacks.
Date
09/07/1792
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1792090790000
Note
Cited in Blount to Knox, 09/11/1792.
Notable persons
William Blount
James Carey
Little Turkey
Shaw
linguister
translator
Creek
Indian
Indian Nation
five towns
Hanging Maw's
Notable locations
Hanging Maw's
Estanaula
western frontier
territory
town
five towns
lower towns
Seneca
Notable items
blanket
Indian relations
peace
war
hostilities
murder
travel