Today in Chickamauga History - May 19

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Today in Chickamauga History

Today in Chickamauga History - May 19

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1789, May 19:  A great talk by Warriors and Chiefs of Cherokee nation assembled at Chota - Begins with an apology for misunderstandings and for the actions of their rash inconsiderate young men. Wish to live in peace with neighbors. Mentions Tennessee, Highwassee, Telliquo, and Ammoah. Makes mention of last treaty at South Carolina where they gave up to white brothers all the land they could spare; and have little left to raise women and children upon. Hope no more will be taken without consent. Says that "we are neither birds nor fish; we can neither fly in the air, nor live under the water; therefore we hope pity will be extended toward us. We are made of the same hand, and in same shape with yourselves." - This speech was transcribed by John Sevier - author note: Tickagiska King. recipient note: Tickagiska King. - https://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/39853

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1789, May 19:  Council at Chota concerning a treaty between the United States and the Cherokee nation - Warriors, chiefs and representatives of Cherokee nation having met at Chota on Tennessee, are sorry to inform elder brother General Washington and the great council of the United States of the bad conduct of some; but to great joy the Great Spirit has removed the dark cloud and permits the sun to shine in friendship upon each party. Cherokees make known to Congress of a desire and intention to live in friendship and alliance with Americans. Mention abiding by Treaty of with Commissioners in South Carolina in 1785. Bennet Ballew is to be chief and representative. - https://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/39852

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1796, May 19: Account of the Indian Agent to the Cherokee - Requests a copy of the account of the Agent of Indian Affairs to the Cherokee Nation. - https://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/53704

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1828, May 19:  ARKANSAS TERRITORIAL PAPERS VOL XX – Page 684 – 685 - DELEGATE SEVIER TO THOMAS L. McKENNEY - [NA:OIA, Lets. Recd. (Cherokees W.) :ALS]
May 19 th 1828.

DEAR SIR. I want coppies of my letters to the secretary of war relating to the treaty with the Cherokee Indians-The first I discover bears date the 18 th of Feby 88-the second-the 22 nd of april 89 & the other and last about the last of April, or first of may 90- The last I saw this morning. in your file-& the date I dont recollect. I want them to day if possible-if not tomorrow by the hour the senate meets 91

Your obt Servt.
A.H. SEVIER

COL M 0KENNY
P.S. If you cant find on file the two first-give me a certificate if you please that I applied for them-and was unable to get them~ because they had been or are mislaid-A.H.S-

[Addressed] Col Tho. L. MeKenny .. Present-

[Endorsed] May 19. 1828 A.H. Severe requesting copies of his letters relating to the Cherokee Treaty.

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