Today in Chickamauga History - July 24
1793, July 24: Enclosure Memorandum from Henry Knox and Andrew Pickens - That the lower Creeks residing upon the Waters of Flint and Chatahooche rivers as far South as the Towns of the Uchess and Broken Arrow inclusively may be estimated at from 1500 to 2000 Warriors.2 Although his information upon this head is by no means so satisfactory, as that entire reliance may be placed thereon. That the Cherokee Warriors may be estimated at 2000 lower Towns on the Tennessee included.
That the lower Towns of the Cherokees on the Tennessee the last year seemed to be determined for War, but the information this spring would lead to the belief that they were sincerely desirous for peace—But it is difficult to predict what will be the consequences of the late Attack of Capt. Beard.5 - https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-13-02-0193-0002