Attack from Creek Nation
Document 1794Doctor Waters writes that a "very formidable invasion" by the Creek Nation is nearly certain, and will consist of at least 900 men, aimed at attacking western settlements in the Cumberland region. The doctor allegedly received this information from a Shawanese.
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Type
Printed Document
Description
Doctor Waters writes that a "very formidable invasion" by the Creek Nation is nearly certain, and will consist of at least 900 men, aimed at attacking western settlements in the Cumberland region. The doctor allegedly received this information from a Shawanese.
Date
09/13/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New Madrid
Collection
Document number
1794091390000
Note
Enclosed in Knox to US Congress, 12/19/1794. Cited in Easten to Robertson, 10/01/1794.
Notable persons
John Easten
R.J. Waters
doctor
Handly
Creeks
Indians
Shawanese
Notable locations
New Madrid
Cumberland
Ohio River
Cumberland River
Notable items
invasion