Today in Chickamauga History - December 12
1795, December 12: Report of the Secretary of war of the measures taken for opening a trade with the Indians - Details on allocation of funds to be expended to foster trade with Indians along with speculation on why peace with Indians occurred. Pickering felt that none of the Indian tribes would benefit from the trade agreements forged with the U.S. Believed that trading posts needed to be established on the Mississippi river. – Notable Location: Lower Towns - http://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/52261