Letter from Henry Knox to Andrew Pickens on peace with the Cherokee
Document 1794Knox expresses satisfaction at the peace that has been established with the Cherokee, but is also concerned that "lawless whites" might ruin the peace with "mischief on the frontiers". Knox asks Pickens to inspire confidence among the Cherokee that they will receive protection from the United States.
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Copy of Signed Document
Description
Knox expresses satisfaction at the peace that has been established with the Cherokee, but is also concerned that "lawless whites" might ruin the peace with "mischief on the frontiers". Knox asks Pickens to inspire confidence among the Cherokee that they will receive protection from the United States.
Date
06/27/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1794062700101
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Pickens to Knox, 09/06/1794.
Copied by War Department clerk John Stagg.
Notable persons
Andrew Pickens
Henry Knox
Cherokee
John Stagg
Notable locations
North Carolina
Cherokee Nation