Cherokee and Creek Attacks
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Cherokee and Creek Attacks
Description
Acts of hostility committed by Cherokee and Creek Nations against U.S. citizens became more flagrant after Gov. Blount's departure to Philadelphia. Detailed accounts of murders and retaliations. Notification that Smith ordered Gen. Sevier to "repel invaders"and defend citizens of the U.S. Smith learned that general and soldiers have not been paid and requests a review of his orders and actions before Congress.
year created
1795
month created
10
day created
01
author
sent from location
Knoxville
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Jackson Committee Report US House, 01/17/1797.
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
Timothy Pickering
Daniel Smith
Secretary
Henry Knox
William Blount
Gilham
son
Cherokee
Creek
Indians
Indian Nation
hostiles
settlers
citizens
militia
Hanging Maw
John Beard
Tedford
Congress
Sevier
notable location
Knoxville
Philadelphia
Tennessee
frontier
territory
Henry's Station
notable idea/issue
hostilities
protection
defense
war
payment of troops
censure
payment of troops
service
Indian relations
document number
1795100140000
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] | Collection: Andrew Jackson Papers, mm 79027532 | Extract, Reel 1, P:134 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Smith | Knoxville | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Timothy Pickering | [unknown] | [n/a] |