William Blount

108 documents

Depredations by Southern Indians
05/14/1793 Draft Document
Knox informs Blount of a series of violent actions by the southern Indians, resulting in a number of American deaths, and the reaction of American forces to the Indians' depredations.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8D
Dangerous Consequences to the Frontiers
02/15/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Townsend reports on the treaty negotiations with the Creeks of the lower towns which are complicated by the machinations of the Shawanese chiefs and William Bowles.
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Cumberland Settlers are for Peace
04/05/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Coody believes that the Creek Indians are going to war against the Cumberland settlers who seek to convince the Indians that the white people want peace and if the Creeks want war it should be waged …
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Creeks Never at Peace with Cumberland
04/11/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Watts, of the Cherokee Nation, affirms his credibility in warning of the warlike intentions of the Creek Nation against the Cumberland settlements.
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Cherokee Chiefs Not Going to Congress Soon, Etc.
06/03/1793 Extract of Letter
Major King reports that Double-head,Otter-lifter, and other Cherokee chiefs are not disposed at this time to travel to Philadelphia to meet with the Congress.
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Southwest Indian relations
12/29/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of Southwest Territory, regarding Indian relations. Reiterates that the destruction of Lower Cherokee towns was not authorized. States that if any …
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Southwest Indian relations
11/07/1794 Printed Document
Letter to Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory, regarding relations with the Southwestern Indians. Mentions one Bill Colbert, who happened upon a canoe with a Cherokee man and four prisoners …
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Southwest Indian relations
11/07/1794 Printed Document
General James Robertson tells Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory that he does not believe that any enemy Indians are in or around settlements, although some have taken off with horses. His …
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Provisions granted to Indian chief
11/04/1794 Printed Document
Informs Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory that Indian chief Tickagiskee recently arrived at Tellico Block House with about 300 Indians. They requested provisions, which were granted. …
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Protection of Districts
04/14/1794 Copy of Signed Document
Secretary Knox informs Governor William Blount that he is authorized by President of United States to make arrangements for the protection of districts in Southwest Territory, provided that the …
James Robertson Papers
Massacre of Indians in Tennessee
09/24/1794 Printed Document
Letter to William Blount, Governor of Southwest Territory. Describes his march from Nashville, with 550 mounted infantry, pursuing the trace of the Indians who had lately committed murders in the Mero …
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Letter to the Governor of Southwest Territory
10/20/1794 Printed Document
Letter from Double Head of an Indian tribe in Tennessee, to Governor William Blount of the Southwest Territory. These particular Indians have friendly relations with the United States and insult the …
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Letter to the Governor of Southwest Territory
10/08/1794 Printed Document
General James Robertson writes the Governor of Southwest Territory, William Blount. Robertson encloses a copy of his order to Major Ore, and offers details about relations with the Creek, Cherokee, …
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Letter Citation
07/21/1794 Cited letter or document
Cited in Blount to Knox, 11/10/1794.
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Indian Policy on the Southwestern Frontier
07/26/1794 Printed Document
Secretary of Knox writes the Governor of Southwest Territory, William Blount. States that it is a "most mortifying circumstance" that recent events on the frontier (white settlers attacking Indian …
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Hostile Indians on frontier
11/09/1794 Printed Document
Colonel Winchester writes Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory, beginning his letter by stating: "The Indians continue their depredations as usual." One individual (Evan Watkins) was shot …
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Friendly meeting with James Davidson, Indian chief
10/28/1794 Printed Document
Letter to Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory on a talk with James Davidson, a "distinguished chief from the valleys," with about 450 of his people. Davidson gave him a string of beads, …
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Aggression by Creek Indians
11/15/1794 Printed Document
General Robertson has ordered Captain Evans to Clarksville to scout on the frontiers of Tennessee county for fifteen days, affording the settlement temporary relief. Discusses the detachment of …
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Aggression by Creek Indians
11/08/1794 Printed Document
General Robertson comments on the murder of Colonel Isaac Fitzworth and his family by Creek Indians, along the waters of Red River. Seven persons total were killed and scalped. This, along with other …
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Support and Supplies to Fight Creeks
01/13/1795 Printed Document
Robertson writes Gov. Blount on behalf of the Chickasaws who seek support and supplies as they endeavor to fight the Creeks, citing treaty b/w Chickasaws and U.S. stating the Indians are now citizens …
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Spanish at Chickasaw Bluff
07/09/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Extract of letter from General James Robertson to William Blount, Governor of the Southwest Territory. The Governor reports that the Spanish Government has erected cannons and other works at the …
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891
Payment Due George Farragut
07/23/1795 Document
The United States owes Farragut $612.22 for services in the militia in Washington and Hamilton District in the Territory south of the Ohio.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letter Citation
05/28/1795 Cited letter or document
Cited in Pickering to Blount, 06/22/1795.
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Indian Relations and Peace on Frontier
03/25/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Sections of letters from Gov. Blount were given to Congress for informative purpose. President awaits results of deliberations regarding trade with Indians. Defense of frontier financed. All …
James Robertson Papers
Extracts from a Conference Held with the Creeks in Savannah
06/15/1795 Document Signed
Lists proceedings of various treaties between Indian tribes and between tribes and United States related to hunting ground rights.
James Robertson Papers