Dialogue between U.S. Agent and Cherokee Chief
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Dialogue between U.S. Agent and Cherokee Chief
Description
A talk delivered at Tellico block house by James Davidson, a distinguished chief of the Valley and Overhill Towns of the Cherokees, to John McKee, agent to the Cherokees and resident at that post. Davidson states that he consistently urges the Cherokee not to attack or steal from whites. Also states that the Creeks are determined to strike the United States, and that he will assist in taking down the Creeks.
year created
1794
month created
10
day created
25
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Blount to Knox, 11/10/1794.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
James Davidson
chief
Cherokee
John McKee
Indians
women
woman
whites
Creeks
warriors
Cherokees
notable location
Tellico Block house
Valley and Overhill Towns
Scolacutta
Hanging Maw
notable item/thing
property
theft
murder
gender
document number
1794102590000
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 | James Davidson | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John McKee | [unknown] | [n/a] |