The Indians are for peace.
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
The Indians are for peace.
Description
Thompson assures Smith that the Indians are for peace if they are not disturbed by whites. The head-men are waiting to see what will be done by the government before they take satisfaction themselves for white depredations.
year created
1793
month created
06
day created
18
author
sent from location
Hanging Maw's
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Smith to Knox, 06/22/1793.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
Secretary Smith
John Thompson
Little Turkey
Mr. Fulton
Creeks
Spaniards
Hanging Maw
people in the settlements
runners
head-men
notable location
Hanging Maw's [house]
notable item/thing
letter to Governor Blount
settlements
safety
news in this land
trade
debts
dried meat
flour
furs
danger
notable phrase
The Indians are for peace if the whites will let them alone
document number
1793061890000
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 | Hanging Maw's | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Secretary Smith | [unknown] | [n/a] |