Dialogue between U.S. Agent and Cherokee Chief
Document 1794A talk delivered at Tellico block house by James Davidson, a distinguished chief of the Valley and Overhill Towns of the Cherokees, to John McKee, agent to the Cherokees and resident at that post. Davidson states that he consistently urges the Cherokee not to attack or steal from whites. Also states that the Creeks are determined to strike the United States, and that he will assist in taking down the Creeks.
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Printed Document
Description
A talk delivered at Tellico block house by James Davidson, a distinguished chief of the Valley and Overhill Towns of the Cherokees, to John McKee, agent to the Cherokees and resident at that post. Davidson states that he consistently urges the Cherokee not to attack or steal from whites. Also states that the Creeks are determined to strike the United States, and that he will assist in taking down the Creeks.
Date
10/25/1794
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1794102590000
Note
Cited in Blount to Knox, 11/10/1794.
Notable persons
James Davidson
chief
Cherokee
John McKee
Indians
women
woman
whites
Creeks
warriors
Cherokees
Notable locations
Tellico Block house
Valley and Overhill Towns
Scolacutta
Hanging Maw
Notable items
property
theft
murder
gender
