Double-Head - Papers of the War Department

I want to redress your wrongs.

06/17/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Smith assures Double-head that the wrongs committed against the Cherokees will be redressed if they will only delay seeking satisfaction themselves.

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Illegal attack on Cherokee

11/01/1794 Printed Document

Letter from William Blount, Governor of Southwest Territory, to Double-head, Chief of the Lower Cherokees. Blount warns Double-head that General Logan of Kentucky has raised a "large army of …

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Correspondence with Cherokee chief

10/29/1794 Printed Document

William Blount, Governor of Southwest Territory, responds to Double-Head, Chief of the Cherokee, about various questions. Double-Head has asked if his people go hunting, if they may be safe from …

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Reaction to Indian Talks

05/07/1799 Letterbook

Praises division of Indians as wise in order to keep "bad people in order, and prevent their stealing of Horses." Praises improvement of Indians in growing cotton and corn, spinning and weaving. …

Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)