Indians must refrain from acts of violence.
Document 1793Smith is pleased by the pacific acts of the Cherokees but warns them against hostile acts against whites, such as stealing horses or killing them, that will provoke them to commit similar acts against Indians.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Smith is pleased by the pacific acts of the Cherokees but warns them against hostile acts against whites, such as stealing horses or killing them, that will provoke them to commit similar acts against Indians.
Date
06/20/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Knoxville
Collection
Document number
1793062090100
Note
Cited in Smith to Knox, 06/22/1793.
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Notable persons
John Thompson
Secretary Smith
white people
runners
Major King
Little Turkey
Notable locations
Knoxville
Hanging Maw's [house]
Notable items
pacific conduct of the Cherokees
true interest of the Nation
your good advice
repeated hostilities on the frontiers
stealing horses
acts of violence
injury
good intentions
money
Governor Blount's absence
goods forwarded to you