Council at Chota concerning a treaty between the United States and the Cherokee nation
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Council at Chota concerning a treaty between the United States and the Cherokee nation
Description
Warriors, chiefs and representatives of Cherokee nation having met at Chota on Tennessee, are sorry to inform elder brother General Washington and the great council of the United States of the bad conduct of some; but to great joy the Great Spirit has removed the dark cloud and permits the sun to shine in friendship upon each party. Cherokees make known to Congress of a desire and intention to live in friendship and alliance with Americans. Mention abiding by Treaty of with Commissioners in South Carolina in 1785. Bennet Ballew is to be chief and representative.
year created
1789
month created
05
day created
19
sent from location
Chota
secondary recipient
in collection
in publication
author note
The Warriors, Chiefs, and Representatives of the Cherokee nation.
recipient note
The Warriors, Chiefs, and Representatives of the Cherokee nation.
notable person/group
The Warriors, Chiefs, and Representatives of Cherokee nation
George Washington
bother
great spirit
Cherokees
commissioners
Bennett Ballew
congress
notable location
South Carolina
Chota
Tennessee
notable item/thing
friendship
alliance
great council
dark cloud
sun
alliance
document number
1789051990000
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: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Chiefs & Warriors of the Cherokee Nation | Chota | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | United States Congress; |