Regarding the killings of Cherokees and desire for peace

Item

Type

Printed Document

Title

Regarding the killings of Cherokees and desire for peace

Description

Authors recount the killings of Cherokees and the pledges of satisfaction by Congress and Governor of Virginia. Express the wish for peace. Ask that they not be blamed for actions of Creeks.

year created

1788

month created

11

day created

01

sent from location

Ustinaire

recipient

in collection

in publication

author note

The Badger; The Crane; Bloody Fellow; Jobber's Son; Killygiskee; Yellow Bird; Bear coming out of the tree; Thigh; Pumpkin Vine; Chesnut; Hanging Maw; The Lyin Fawghn; The Englisman.

notable person/group

Brigadier General Martin
Thomas Gogg
Cherokees
congress
Governor Virginia
Creeks

notable location

Virginia
Georgia
Ustinaire
Pine log

notable item/thing

killing
Indian affairs
Indian relations
peace

document number

1788110190000

Document instances

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Headmen and Warriors of the Cherokee Nation Ustinaire The Badger; The Crane; Bloody Fellow; Jobber's Son; Killygiskee; Yellow Bird; Bear coming out of the tree; Thigh; Pumpkin Vine; Chesnut; Hanging Maw; The Lyin Fawghn; The Englishman;
Recipient Brig. Gen. Martin [unknown] [n/a]