Military Demonstration of Power Against the Creeks
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Military Demonstration of Power Against the Creeks
Description
Knox and Pickens agree that a military demonstration of power is the only effective method to prevent the cruel depredations of the Creek Indians. The timing and plan of the campaign will depend upon the circumstances of the moment which cannot now be determined.
year created
1793
month created
07
day created
24
author
secondary author
in collection
in publication
author note
Henry Knox; Andrew Pickens
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Andrew Pickens
Creeks
Cherokees
Cussetahs
infantry
riflemen
militia of Georgia
notable location
waters of the Coosa
Talliposaa River
Waters of Flint
Chatahooche River
Town of Tuckabatchee
Oconnee
Augusta
notable item/thing
war
bullet pouches
ammunition
expedition to Indian Country
wheat flour
corn meal
transportation of the baggage
packhorses
cane brakes
chain of posts on the southwestern frontiers
document number
1793072400000
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: Territorial Papers, Vol. 4 | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Author | Andrew Pickens | [unknown] | [n/a] |