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Letter from John Sevier to Col. Return J. Meigs, 1809 September 18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5, item: 1

Autographed letter signed; Knoxville. States glad that Meigs and Gen. Robertson agree to the time of holding the treaty. States that they shall not on the new arrangement be pestered with the Rabble part of the nation that at most other seasons would attend... This should make a desirable saving in money. States that Meigs may arrange things to suit his convenience in regard the Kentucky Convention with the Chickasaws, as long as it does not conflict with the Knoxville meeting. Agrees with Meigs that procrastination would be a good strategy. Asks Meigs to send some confidential person to the meeting at Willstown. Says that he will attend the Treaty in person.

Dates

  • 1809 September 18

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 quarter box)

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480