Today in Chickamauga History - August 13
1792, August 13: Grand National Council Indian Affairs - Advises against disputes with neighboring Indians for fear it will spread to all southern tribes. Result of Grand National Council was peace among Cherokees towards U.S. (Chiccamaga, Chickamauga, Lower Cherokee) - http://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/43428
1792, August 13: Horse Stealing by Indians of Lower Towns - Mentioned Spanish intentions of supplying ammunition to the lower towns. - http://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/43434
1793, August 13: Journal Extract about George Welbank's Information - Capt. Wellbank farther inform’d us that the bloody fellow & other Chiefs who went to Philadelphia to represent the grievances of their nation reported on their Return that the President or authority of the States promised Redress. That the nation waited six months & found none. The Bloody Fellow then said Congress are Liars general washington is a Liar & governour Blount is a Liar. - https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-14-02-0104-0002
1798, August 13: Regarding Treaty Negotiations with the Cherokee - Refers to the cessation of treaty negotiations with the Cherokee, which took place in July 1798. Peace in Tennessee said to be contingent upon these negotiations' success. Discusses the various issues a treaty should consider, which seem to include the issue of white intruders on Indian land. Stresses the imperative of re-opening negotiations. Says that a "talk" to the Cherokee from the president might smooth the way; attaches a form for such a talk, that the president may review and sign it [not included]. Mentions that John Steele [secretary of Mississippi Territory?] has vacated his position as Indian commissioner, recommends a Col. Butler in his place. - https://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/64101