Invasion of the Creeks
Document 1793Blount discusses the measures he has taken to relieve the district of Mero as its inhabitants face the prospect of an invasion by the Creeks. The Cherokees appear to be disposed toward peace but still have not decided whether to accept the President's invitation to visit Philadelphia.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Blount discusses the measures he has taken to relieve the district of Mero as its inhabitants face the prospect of an invasion by the Creeks. The Cherokees appear to be disposed toward peace but still have not decided whether to accept the President's invitation to visit Philadelphia.
Date
05/09/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Knoxville
Collection
Document number
1793050940000
Note
Cited in Blount to Knox, 05/23/1793, Knox to Lear, 06/15/1793, and Knox to Blount, 06/26/1793.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
William Blount
General Robertson
Major Beard
James Donelson
Cherokees
Arthur Coody
Governor Shelby
General Logan
Colonel Buford
Notable locations
Knoxville
district of Mero
southwest point
Philadelphia
Look-out [Cherokee town]
Notable items
invasion of the Creeks
peace
invitation of the President [Washington]
embarassment
war against Cumberland
hair [scalps]