Secretary Smith

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  They have laid our young warriors on the ground.

  06/18/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

  The Bold Hunter and other Cherokee head-men express their hope that Smith and the government will punish those responsible for white depredations so that the Indians themselves will not have to take …

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  The Indians are for peace.

  06/18/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

  Thompson assures Smith that the Indians are for peace if they are not disturbed by whites. The head-men are waiting to see what will be done by the government before they take satisfaction themselves …

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  Our Settlements Much Distressed by Indians

  08/17/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

  Robertson reports on the depredations of the marauding Indians in his district and his efforts to combat them with military force.

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  Living in Gores of Blood

  06/15/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

  Double-head demands an explanation for the recent attack on the Cherokees that resulted in nine deaths.

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  I think you are afraid of those bad men.

  06/15/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

  Upon Governor Blount's departure from the country, Hanging Maw was attacked and almost killed by some bad white men. He accuses Smith of not protecting him because he fears these men.

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  Attack on the People at the Hanging Maw's

  06/12/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

  Major King reports on the murderous and unwarranted attack by Captain Beard and his mounted infantry on the people at the Hanging Maw's which seemed to be aimed as much at the white people as at the …

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