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Tennessee Governor (1796-1801 : Sevier)

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Works: 37 works in 37 publications in 1 language and 268 library holdings
Classifications: j87, 353.97680352
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This is a letter written by Governor John Sevier (1796-1801, 1803-1809) to introduce Reverend Lyman Potter to Captain EdmundButler. Sevier explains that Mr. Potter has business in the Cherokee Nation to discuss with Captain Butler.
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This document is a letter written to the Warriors and Chiefs of the Cherokee Nation by Governor John Sevier (1796-1801, 1803-1809) on June 24, 1799. In the letter, Sevier tells the Cherokees thatReverend Lyman Potter has offered his services to teach education, religion, and the fine arts to their people. Sevier praises Potter and gives hisrecommendation to the Cherokee of Potter's qualifications.
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This document is a letter dated February 24, 1797 to Governor John Sevier from Andrew Jackson regarding expenditures made in 1796 in Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and Kentucky that remain unpaid.
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This document was written by Governor John Sevier (1796-1801, 1803-1809) to James Robertson, Lachlan McIntosh and James White, dated September 16, 1798. This letter was written to inform the three men that the Cherokee are preparing to enter into a treaty with the UnitedStates commissioners. Sevier instructed the men to attend the treaty meeting and represent the interests of the state of Tennessee, particularly in regards to the settlers who have been removed from their plantations because they resided within Indian land boundaries.
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This document is a letter from Governor John Sevier (1796-1801, 1803-1809) to John Steele, written on July 15, 1798. Sevier states that the treaty with the Cherokees has failed and that some of the statecommissioners would not be returning for the next treaty meeting. Sevier asks Steele to appoint one or two commissioners from the state to take their place, specifically asking for General James Robertson to be one of the commissioners.
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This document is a letter of instructions written by the Governor of Tennessee, John Sevier (1796-1801,1803-1809) to state agents James Robertson, James Stuart, and Lachlan McIntosh. The letter is dated July 4, 1798. Sevier stated that he appointed the agents to represent the interests of the state of Tennessee on the issues of a treaty to be made between the United States and the Cherokee. Among the issues Sevier noted for the three men to pay close attention to were the Indian boundary lines and the state districts in close contact with those boundaries. Sevier also commanded the men to examine the grounds of the Cherokee, to question the constitutionality of Cherokee land claims whenever possible, and to try to get more roads, rivers, and ports in the possession of the state.
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This is a letter written to Andrew Jackson, with copies also sent to U.S. Congressmen from Tennessee, Joseph Anderson and William C.C. Claiborne, by Governor John Sevier (1796-1801, 1803-1809) on November 19, 1797. Sevier describes the events surrounding the murder of two Indians and says that the Indian people of the area are distressed over the murders but promise that no retaliation will occur. He explains that some settlers have since moved off of the Indian land, while others remain and refuse to leave. Sevier asks Jackson for his support in assisting the distressed settlers who live within the Indian boundar.
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This document is a letter written on June 8, 1797, to the warriors and chiefs of the Cherokee Nation by John Sevier, governor of Tennessee from 1796-1801 and 1803-1809. In the letter, Sevier explains that there has been talk of a war between the United States and England. He says that England will try to get the Cherokee warriors to fightagainst the Americans, and warns the chiefs not to let their young men andwarriors listen to this talk and remain loyal to the United States.
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This document is a letter written to James McHenry, Secretary of War, from Governor John Sevier (1796-1801, 1803-1809) on April 24, 1797. The letter is mainly in reference to the arrival of two men by the names of Hawkins and Pickens in Tennessee in order to determine the Indian boundary line. Sevier explained that the drawing of the line had caused much uneasiness among Tennessee settlers who feared that their residences might fall within Indian boundaries. Sevier suggested that the drawing of the line be postponed in the case of conflict with the European powers, for he also warned the the Creeks, Cherokees, Choctaws, and Chickasaws were all in friendly alliances with the Spanish government. Sevier feared that drawing the line would only spark tensions between these tribes and the American citizens.
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This document is a letter addressed to the warriors and chiefs of the Cherokee Nation, written by Tennessee Governor John Sevier (1796-1801, 1803-1809) on March 28, 1797. Sevier reported that he had been requested by the Governor of Kentucky to have the two Tennessee citizens who murdered Red Bird and another Cherokee apprehended and sent to Kentucky to be tried for their crime. Sevier stated that he had sent forth orders in compliance with this request, and he was now urging the Cherokee leaders to capture those from amongst their people who were responsible for the murders of several white citizens. Sevier warned the Cherokees of the dangers of bringing about a war, which could be the consequence of further acts of aggression between the citizens of the United States and those of the Cherokee Nation.
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This document is an order issued by John Sevier, Governor of Tennessee from 1796-1801, to the sheriff of Hawkins County. Sevier stated that he had been informed by the governor of Kentucky of the murders of two Cherokees committed by Edward Mitchell and John Levingston, both citizens of the state of Tennessee and inhabitants of Hawkins County. In compliance with the demand of Governor Garrard of Kentucky, Sevier commanded the sheriff to apprehend Mitchell and/or Levingston and have them taken to the public jail of Kentucky. He also ordered that all civil and military officers aid the sheriff in the capture and transport of Mitchell and Levingston. This document was signed and sealed on March 19th, 1797.
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This document is a letter, dated March 17, 1797, written by Governor John Sevier of Tennessee (1796-1801, 1803-1809) to GovernorGarrard of Kentucky. Sevier discussed the murders of Red Bird and anotherCherokee by two Tennessee residents, Edward Mitchell and John Levingston. Sevier called the murders "wanton and unprovoked," and stated that he wished to have the perpetrators apprehended and taken to Kentucky to be punished. However, Sevier also stated that it would be difficult to apprehend theoffenders.
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This document is a letter written by Governor John Sevier to Captains Sparks and Wade, dated February 17, 1797. Sevier wrote this letter in regards to a conference the captains were preparing to hold withthe settlers living within Indian lands. Sevier pleaded with Sparks and Wade to show compassion and tenderness towards those people, for they would soon be forced to relocate.
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This document is a letter written to Benjamin Hawkins, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, from Tennessee Governor John Sevier (1796-1801, 1803-1809) on February 17, 1797. In this letter, Sevier accounted the story of two slaves belonging to Captain James Richardson who had run away and ended up in the Cherokee Nation. The slaves were then taken by a member of the Creek Nation, who announced he would not relinquish possession of the slaves until some of his horses, stolen by Cherokees, were returned. Sevier also told Hawkins that it is suspected that Creeks and/or Cherokees had recently been exerting aggression against settlers in the Cumberland, having killed one man and stealing several horses. Sevier requested that Hawkins attempt to have the slaves and horses returned as soon as possible.
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This document is a letter written by Tennessee Governor John Sevier (1796-1801, 1803-1809) to former governor William Blount (1790-1796) in the US Congress, dated February 14, 1797. Sevier reported toBlount that the Cherokees had killed two people and wounded one, in retaliation for the murders of two Cherokees committed by Ned Mitchell and John Levingston. Sevier also discussed reports of the possibility of a war with the French and direct taxation, which may further excite the situation with the Native American tribes.
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This document is a letter written by Governor John Sevier of Tennessee (1796-1801) to Secretary of War James McHenry, dated January 17, 1797. Sevier reported that the companies of Captains Wade and Sparks had arrived, but were incomplete. He requested three companies of infantry and a troop of cavalry be sent as well in order to protect the frontier settlers and scare the Indians. Sevier also informed McHenry that several families had their horses stolen and wagons plundered along the Cumberland road, and he had written to Cherokee chiefs and their agent to prevent such acts. Sevier ended his letter by claiming that he would endeavor to prevent encroachments upon the hunting grounds of the Indians.
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This document is a letter written by Governor John Sevier of Tennessee (1796-1801) to Cherokee Agent Silas Dinsmore, dated January 13, 1797. Sevier wrote the letter to inform Dinsmore that a man by thename of Abraham Martin reported that, while on his way to Cumberland, he lost a horse. Martin had reason to believe the horse was stolen by some Cherokees, and Sevier urged Dinsmore to inquire about the matter within the Cherokee nation and return the horse if possible.
 
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