Illegal attack on Cherokees
Document 1794William Blount, Governor of Southwest Territory, encloses a letter from Hanging Maw of the Upper Cherokees, which he requests be forwarded immediately to the Lower Cherokees. General Logan is planning an illegal attack on the Lower Cherokees, and it appears that he might pass by the Upper Cherokees first, doing them harm as well.
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Printed Document
Description
William Blount, Governor of Southwest Territory, encloses a letter from Hanging Maw of the Upper Cherokees, which he requests be forwarded immediately to the Lower Cherokees. General Logan is planning an illegal attack on the Lower Cherokees, and it appears that he might pass by the Upper Cherokees first, doing them harm as well.
Date
11/01/1794
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Recipient
Collection
Document number
1794110190400
Note
Cited in Blount to Knox, 11/03/1794. Enclosed in Knox to Congress, 12/17/1794.
Notable persons
John McKee
William Blount
governor
Hanging Maw
Cherokee
General Logan
Captain Ricard
agent
Notable locations
Southwest Territory
Tellico block-house
Notable items
towns
corn
houses