Illegal attack on Lower Cherokee towns
Document 1794Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory discusses General Benjamin Logan's illegal invasion of Lower Cherokee towns, who are at peace with the United States. Blount calls this action an "illegal and unauthorized enterprise," states that "he has no legal authority for so doing." Blount claims that his "feelings of humanity" should compel him to desist.
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Description
Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory discusses General Benjamin Logan's illegal invasion of Lower Cherokee towns, who are at peace with the United States. Blount calls this action an "illegal and unauthorized enterprise," states that "he has no legal authority for so doing." Blount claims that his "feelings of humanity" should compel him to desist.
Date
11/01/1794
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Recipient
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Document number
1794110190100
Note
Cited in Blount to Knox, 11/03/1794. Enclosed in Blount to Robertson, 11/01/1794, Blount to Logan, 11/01/1794, and Knox to Congress, 12/17/1794.
Notable persons
Colonel Whitley
William Blount
governor
Housen Kenar
Major Ore
Benjamin Logan
Cherokee
Double-head
Indians
chief
Notable locations
Southwest Territory
Knoxville
Tennessee
Kentucky
Notable items
frontier