Dialogue between U.S. Agent and Cherokee Chief

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Type

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

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