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Deposition of Owen T. Bowen

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Bowen attests to the murders of Mrs. Crockett and several others, which he believes were committed by Cherokee Indians.

Date

12/03/1792

Sent from

Richmond County, Georgia

Document number

1792120390000

Note

Enclosed in Knox to US Senate, 12/24/1792.

Notable persons

Owen T Bowen
T. Houston
W. Urquhart
two Indians
Cherokees

Notable locations

Richmond County, Georgia
County of Franklin

Notable items

house of Mrs. Crockett, a widow woman
fort
neighborhood
settlement
murders
war clubs
dead bodies
arrows