Altering the Present Indian Boundary
Document 1798McHenry asks Butler to lend his presence to the impending treaty negotiations with the Cherokees which may require the alteration of the present Indian boundary. He warns that Zachariah Coxe is to be prevented from making any attempt to settle and defend Indian land.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry asks Butler to lend his presence to the impending treaty negotiations with the Cherokees which may require the alteration of the present Indian boundary. He warns that Zachariah Coxe is to be prevented from making any attempt to settle and defend Indian land.
Date
03/02/1798
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Recipient
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War Office
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Collection
Document number
1798030200101
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Notable persons
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bulter
James McHenry
Zachiarah Coxe
Governor Sevier
Judge Campbell
Magistrate
Notable locations
War Office
State of Tennessee
Indian Country
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military apparatus
passport
cattle
stock