Each Item typically identifies a letter or correspondence between individuals and is recorded within the Territorial Papers to provide an understanding of the timeframe within the context of the territory. The entirety of the Item will be presented in this context to present the actual context of the item and prohibit some from decrying "Proof Texting" of the item.
To have a better understanding of the word cherokee as it is used in this document, refer back to the article, The Chickamauga are NOT cherokee, We are Tiscamogie.
EDITORIAL: This "war" between the Osage and the Chickamauga extends back to before 1800 when Spain paid the Chickamauga to drive the Osage from Missouri. It is quite evident that William Bradofrd had no clue as to the origins of the Chickamauga and Osage "war"
