Creek War on the Mero District; the Cherokees Favor Peace
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Creek War on the Mero District; the Cherokees Favor Peace
Description
It is apparent that the Creeks intend to make war on the Mero District but Blount hopes that the company ordered to the frontier will be able to repulse them. No attack on the lower Cherokee towns should be authorized because the Cherokees appear sincere in their desire for peace.
year created
1793
month created
04
day created
14
author
sent from location
Knoxville
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Blount to Knox, 05/09/1793.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
General Robertson
William Blount
James Deraque
the Creeks
mounted infantry
cavalry
hostile and savage invaders
John Watts
Double-head
the President [Washington]
Cherokees
the Maw
McKee
Colonel Buford
General Logan
Governor Shelby
notable location
Knoxville
the Tennessee
district of Mero
Philadelphia
Kentucky
lower Cherokee towns
notable item/thing
mode of warfare
your frontiers
pay
settlements
full council of the nation
restoration of peace
evil consequences
the woods
notable phrase
I am indebted [to the Maw] for the information respecting the Creeks and not only him but the Cherokee nation in general appear opposed to the conduct of the Creeks and sincerely wish peace.
document number
1793041490000
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 | William Blount | Knoxville | [n/a] |
| Recipient | General Robertson | [unknown] | [n/a] |