Report on conference with Cherokees
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Report on conference with Cherokees
Description
Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory reports on a conference with the Cherokee. The Cherokees have expressed a desire for peace and friendship. Those who commit depredations deserve punishment, however, writes Blount. Mentions Double Head's presence at the conference. Also encloses a list of those killed, wounded and made prisoners.
year created
1792
month created
08
day created
31
author
sent from location
Knoxville
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
William Blount
Creeks
Double Head
Indians
Cherokees
chiefs
notable location
Knoxville
Southwest Territory
notable item/thing
prisoners
punishment
war
peace
conference
document number
1792083140001
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | DCF12 (3 pages) | Collection: Anthony Wayne Papers | B: Jan 92-Sep 92 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Territorial Papers, Vol. 4 | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Blount | Knoxville | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |