Instructions for Troops along the Tennessee at Chicksaw Bluff
Document 1797Instructions for detachment of troops at Chickasaw Bluff and how to deal with the Spaniards. Refers to US treaty with Spain and Baron de Carondelet, Spanish Governor. Details instructions for artillerists and troops. Asks him to watch Natchez and Chickasaw Bluff and supplies, including rifles, saddles, armaments for the Choctaws. Mentions Indian runners from Tellico to Knoxville.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Instructions for detachment of troops at Chickasaw Bluff and how to deal with the Spaniards. Refers to US treaty with Spain and Baron de Carondelet, Spanish Governor. Details instructions for artillerists and troops. Asks him to watch Natchez and Chickasaw Bluff and supplies, including rifles, saddles, armaments for the Choctaws. Mentions Indian runners from Tellico to Knoxville.
Date
10/16/1797
Author
Sent from
Downing's Town
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797101600201
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Officer Commanding Troops from Tennessee
Captain Peirce
Spaniards
Indians
Baron de Carondelet
James O'Hara
Natchez
Coctaws
Captian Guion
Notable locations
Downing's Town
Tennessee
Chickasaw Bluff
Walnut Hills
Tellico
Knoxville