The Indians are for peace.
Document 1793Thompson assures Smith that the Indians are for peace if they are not disturbed by whites. The head-men are waiting to see what will be done by the government before they take satisfaction themselves for white depredations.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Thompson assures Smith that the Indians are for peace if they are not disturbed by whites. The head-men are waiting to see what will be done by the government before they take satisfaction themselves for white depredations.
Date
06/18/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Hanging Maw's
Collection
Document number
1793061890000
Note
Cited in Smith to Knox, 06/22/1793.
Notable persons
Secretary Smith
John Thompson
Little Turkey
Mr. Fulton
Creeks
Spaniards
Hanging Maw
people in the settlements
runners
head-men
Notable locations
Hanging Maw's [house]
Notable items
letter to Governor Blount
settlements
safety
news in this land
trade
debts
dried meat
flour
furs
danger