Indian Relations and Settler Unrest
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Indian Relations and Settler Unrest
Description
Attempts to persuade Blount that the Spaniards are behind Creek hostilities and murder against white settlers, and that the peaceful towns will "do their part" in keeping the peace. Thompson asked on behalf of peaceful Indians if it is safe to remain in their towns for fear of attacks from white settlers. Requests letter be burned after it is received.
year created
1792
month created
09
day created
02
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Blount to Knox, 09/11/1792.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
William Blount
John Thompson
Excellency
Indians
Indian Nation
hostiles
Creek
Spaniards
notable location
Big River
lower towns
Turkeytown
notable item/thing
ammunition
hatchets
knives
guns
death
murder
hostilities
Indian relations
peace
war
document number
1792090290200
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, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Thompson | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Blount | [unknown] | [n/a] |