Today in Chickamauga History - May 16
1787, May 16: Account of Physician - Encloses the account of the physician who accompanied Captain John Watt's Corps but was omitted by mistake from the previous accounts forwarded. - https://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/38711
1792, May 16: Politics And Indian Relations – Secretary Knox discusses details on interactions with the Indians, both peaceful and hostile, with the Governor of Virginia. Possibility of treaty and war. - It is most probable that upon the arrival of the Cherokees who were at this City, among their own people, that the apprehensions of hostilities from that tribe may subside. - It is true that some of the Chickamaugas, and others of the Cherokees who have had considerable intercourse with the Shawanese for some years past, have, at times, manifested bad symptoms. But, the death of the Dragging Canoe, and the probably election of John Watts, a bold sensible and friendly half-breed, to the chief, direction of the said towns, would probably settle the remnants of the war on the southern frontiers. - Indeed we are not yet ready for offensive operations, and the season will be far advanced before the troops can possibly be collected for the purpose. The Kentucky mounted volunteers might be used in the meantime, were it consistent with good faith. - http://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/42949
1797, May 16: License for Alexander Campbell to Trade with Cherokee Nation - Campbell, resident in Cherokee nation legally licensed to trade with Cherokee Indians under condition that Campbell observes laws and regulations of the United States government. - https://wardepartmentpapers.org/s/home/item/57585
1834, May 16: – Harris’ party arrives at the Cherokee Nation West. Deaths en route number 120 due to a typhus epidemic.