Reports Indian Affairs; Tribute to Washington
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Reports Indian Affairs; Tribute to Washington
Description
Reports that late account of Creeks killing 2 Chickasaws is false. Seve Collbert half-breed, has come to purchase a boat in preparation to settle at Bear Creek. According to instructions, plans to purchase rifle for Son of Apoemingo. Encloses copy of Mr. Hawkins's letter, who returned saddles stolen by the Creeks and taken by Capt. Butler at Tellico. Reports about houses will come shortly. Refers to previous accounts. Sends tribute to George Washington.
year created
1800
month created
01
day created
28
author
sent from location
Knoxville
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
David Henley
Creeks
Chickasaws
Seve Collbert
Son of Apoemingo
Colonel Benjamin Hawkins
Captain Butler
Lieut. Chandler
Captain Taylor
Messrs. Meeker & Co.
John Wilkins
Major Peters
George Washington Bowles
Captain Taylor's company
notable location
Knoxville
Bear Creek
Tellico
Creek Nation
Kentucky
South West Point
Tennessee
notable item/thing
Ferry
Public House
Tribute
Saddles
Houses
letters of advice
bill
funeral
notable idea/issue
death of Washington
document number
1800012840201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZWQ08 (3 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217) | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | David Henley | Knoxville | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |