Regarding Indian Affairs in the Southern Department
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Regarding Indian Affairs in the Southern Department
Description
Thomson refers to a report from Joseph Martin, superintendent of Indian Affairs in the Southern Department, who reported great unrest among the Cherokees over the rapid encroachment of their lands by whites from the "state of Franklin." Suggests that Cherokees receiving encouragement from Choctaws, Chickasaws, Creeks and Spanish.
short description
Regarding Indian Affairs in the Southern Department
year created
1787
month created
03
day created
27
author
sent from location
Secretary Congress Office
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Volume 24.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Charles Thomson
Congress
Joesph Martin
Cherokee
Indians
notable location
Secretary Congress Office
Southern Department
notable item/thing
Indian Affairs
temper and disposition
situation
document number
1787032753500
number of pages
1
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Letters of Delegates to Congress | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Charles Thomson | Secretary Congress Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |