Receipt from Capt. Henry [formerly Ayer MS 76], Feb. 15, 1795
Scope and Content of the Collection
Ten items, 1794-1796, pertaining to Blount’s administration as Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southwest Territory.
Military topics include militia appointments and reenlistments at South West Point and Fort Grainger, the payment of troops, the removal of white settlers from lands guaranteed to the Indians by the Treaty of Holston, and the repossession of stolen Cherokee horses. There also is correspondence regarding Chickasaw and Choctaw annuity goods; an Oct. 10-21, 1795, peace conference with Cherokee and Choctaw chiefs at the Tellico Blockhouse; and the construction of public buildings at Tellico. Correspondents include David Henley, an agent of the War Department, John Pitchlynn, U.S. interpreter to the Choctaw, and militia and U.S. Army officers.
Dates
- Creation: Feb. 15, 1795
Creator
- From the Collection: Blount, William, 1749-1800 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The William Blount Papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Repository Details
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