Requests Return of Stolen Horses
Document 1799Asked Mr. Hilterbrand, who resides in the Cherokee Nation, to request stolen horses to prevent trouble, that there may be peace with White neighbors. If the horses aren't returned, they will stop delivering supplies to the Indians.
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Knoxville Jun. 13.th 1799
Friends and Brothers,
I have desired Mrs. Hilterbrand who now resides in your Nation to Call on You, And ask you for all the Horses your bad young Men have taken, to prevent trouble And that you and your white Brothers &ren may live in Peace.
I must entreat for you to find them where ever they are and deliver them to him, So that the Owners may get them, or you may be assured your Goods will be Stopt to pay for them. And it is the only advice I can give You. Being with much friendsh
your friend
David Henley
To the Chiefs and Warriors of the Cherokee Nation
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Asked Mr. Hilterbrand, who resides in the Cherokee Nation, to request stolen horses to prevent trouble, that there may be peace with White neighbors. If the horses aren't returned, they will stop delivering supplies to the Indians.
Date
06/15/1799
Author
Sent from
Knoxville
Collection
Document number
1799061590501
Page start
1
Notable persons
David Henley
Cherokees
Mr. Hilterbrand
Agent of War
Chiefs and Warriors Cherokee Nation
Notable locations
Knoxville
Cherokee Nation
Tennessee
Notable items
Horses
Goods