Today in Chickamauga History - April 17
1793, April 17: Forgive and Forget What Has Passed - Blount apoligizes to the Cherokee chiefs for the death of Noon-day who was killed because he was armed and mistakenly identified as a Creek warrior. Blount hopes that this accidental death will not lead to further bloodshed between the Cherokees and the United States. - Notable Person/Group: Noon-Day – Notable Item/Thing: Watts' advice to the young men – Notable Phrase: Many innocent people have been killed many on our side, some on yours. Let us forgive and forget what has passed and endeavor to make and keep peace for the future. - https://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/44524