Today in Chickamauga History - June 4

The Chickamauga Nation

February 9, 2025
/
Today in Chickamauga History

Today in Chickamauga History - June 4

‍

1779, June 4: Letter from Evan Shelby to Patrick Henry - Some short time since I received a Letter from the Chiefs of Chickamogga accompanied with one other from Oconastota the great Warrior of Chota with orders to dispatch them to your Excy which I also send you by Express. - https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-02-02-0116

‍

‍

1779, June 4: Dispatch from Evan Shelby to Patrick Henry -  I am informed that the Chiefs of the Chickamoga Towns have since my departure from that place discharged all the white people and Traders from amongst them who came from Mobille, or had connexions with the British party and from the purport of their Letters it Seems they depend soly on the State of Virga. for Goods. - https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-02-02-0116

‍

‍

1792, June 4:  Boundaries Between the United States & the Cherokee Nation - Blount informs Little Turkey and the other chiefs of the Cherokees of the plans to run the boundary lines between U. S. territory and the Cherokee nation. The United States commissioners who will run the line are men of great stature and integrity and it is expected that the Cherokee headmen who will be involved will be of similar character.  – Notable Person / Group: Captain Chisolm, General Eskaqua, Captain Watts - https://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/43046

‍

‍

1808, June 4: Letter to Thomas Jefferson from Pathkiller - You have long since promised to be a father to us if we would listen to your talks we have done so and have a full confidence in your good wishes towards us but for some time past we have reason to believe that your Agent has not that good disposition towards us that he ought have or that you wish him to have—We mentioned to you in our former letter several reasons for this opinion of him, and will in this state a few that has since occured. In a full counsil last Apl. it was determined that no act of any Chief or Chiefs should be considered binding on the Nation unless they were first appointed in a counsil & then to be ratified by a full counsil of the Nation before whom their proceedings is to be laid. Contrary to this regulation Colo Meigs is now about to get the Glass and two or three other Chiefs to proceed on to the Federal City as he says at your request of which we have our doubts as he has kept the object of their Journey a profound secret nor can a man amongst us except two or three favorites obtain one tittle of information respecting it which in our opinion is very improper being contrary to a late law of our land And we hope you will not think any thing done by a deputation taken up in this Secret manner binding on our Nation - https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/99-01-02-8101

‍

‍

1838, June 4:  Beginning of the round up of the Cherokee left in North Carolina, with most being taken to camps in Bradley County.

‍

publicationhistory
All past, present and future claims or assertions of Chickamauga history, written or spoken, including but not limited to biographies, curriculum vitae, lectures or any other reference not listed herein, are deemed fraudulent by The Chickamauga Nation. The use of the image of the Ancient Axe of Authority© is used by expressed written consent of its creator and copyright holder, Dr. Michelle Spruell.

All content on this website is protected by copyright and is the intellectual property of The Chickamauga Nation. Use of the image of the Ancient Axe of Authority and text on this website without the expressed written consent of The Chickamauga Nation is strictly forbidden.

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Chickamauga Nation and its Citizens declare that any and all entities who profess or claim Cherokee identity inclusive of Citizens and members of said entities in any and all forms are determined to be persona non grata to The Chickamauga Nation. Persona non grata status extends to any and all entities, citizens, members, or diplomats without initiation or provocation of litigation. Persona non grata status extends to but is not limited to the Government of The Chickamauga Nation, Culture of The Chickamauga Nation, Religion of The Chickamauga Nation, History of The Chickamauga Nation, Identity of The Chickamauga Nation, Relationship of other tribes with The Chickamauga Nation, and shall not affect the relationship of The Chickamauga Nation with the United States government or agencies thereof, including other tribes and nations not mentioned.

DISCLAIMER FOR ALL FUTURE PUBLICATIONS: In lieu of providing repetitive academically verified documentation as requested by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on July 18, 2019, The Chickamauga Nation hereby give notice that beginning on January 1, 2022 all future publications are presented using the research which has been academically verified by professionals in the fields of history and anthropology.
© 2022 The Chickamauga Nation. All rights reserved.