Depredations in Mero District
Document 1793The depredations in Mero District appear to have been committed by the Creeks with the aid of the lower Cherokees. John McKee has been dispatched to meet with the chiefs of the lower towns with the mission of reestablishing peace. He has been given Indian articles to present to the chiefs to persuade them of his good intentions.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
The depredations in Mero District appear to have been committed by the Creeks with the aid of the lower Cherokees. John McKee has been dispatched to meet with the chiefs of the lower towns with the mission of reestablishing peace. He has been given Indian articles to present to the chiefs to persuade them of his good intentions.
Date
02/12/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Knoxville
Collection
Document number
1793021240000
Note
Cited in Knox to Blount, 05/14/1793.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
William Blount
General Robertson
the Creeks
Captain Handley
Lower Cherokees
John McKee
[John] Watts
chiefs of the lower towns
leaders of the war party
Notable locations
Knoxville
Mero District
the Tennessee
Cumberland
Notable items
list of depredations
distress of the people
establishment of peace
Indian articles
reward for murdering and stealing