McGillivray's influence; war on Georgia; Creek-Cherokee alliance
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
McGillivray's influence; war on Georgia; Creek-Cherokee alliance
Description
Winn encloses and discusses McGillivray's letter and suggests that if the Indians don't come to the treaty, they mean war; will come down in great force on Georgia. Reports that a fort between the French Broad and Holston Rivers has been attacked and taken by Cherokees and Creeks. Ten were killed and thirty taken prisoner. War goes on between North Carolina and Cherokees. Believes that Alexander McGillivray is trying to unite the Creeks and Cherokees.
year created
1788
month created
12
day created
08
author
sent from location
Winnsborough
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Richard Winn
Alexander McGillivray
Creeks
Cherokees
prisoner
killed
Indians
notable location
Fort
French Broad River
Holston River
North Carolina
Winnsborough
notable item/thing
Indian affairs
Indian relations
Creek-Cherokee alliance
war
treaty
document number
1788120840000
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Richard Winn | Winnsborough | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |