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.