Instructions for Troops along the Tennessee at Chicksaw Bluff
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Instructions for Troops along the Tennessee at Chicksaw Bluff
Description
Instructions for detachment of troops at Chickasaw Bluff and how to deal with the Spaniards. Refers to US treaty with Spain and Baron de Carondelet, Spanish Governor. Details instructions for artillerists and troops. Asks him to watch Natchez and Chickasaw Bluff and supplies, including rifles, saddles, armaments for the Choctaws. Mentions Indian runners from Tellico to Knoxville.
year created
1797
month created
10
day created
16
author
sent from location
Downing's Town
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
recipient note
To the officer commanding the troops in Tennessee.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Officer Commanding Troops from Tennessee
Captain Peirce
Spaniards
Indians
Baron de Carondelet
James O'Hara
Natchez
Coctaws
Captian Guion
notable location
Downing's Town
Tennessee
Chickasaw Bluff
Walnut Hills
Tellico
Knoxville
document number
1797101600201
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | KFO17 (4 pages) | Collection: MMC, McHenry, James: mm85004543 | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: James McHenry Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Downing's Town | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Officer Commanding Troops from Tennessee | [unknown] | [n/a] |