Sevier_Letter_013_46728

B-1-7-1

Knoxville 6th May 1796 1A15

Sir

Since my last of 30th ultimo. I have had more Certain information respecting the indian Affair on the West fork of Piagion; the truth of the matter is, that those three men mentioned in my last fired on a camp of four indians, slightly Wounded one and took from them two guns. The indians has since concluded that if the guns are returned, they will be satisfied.

I have Wrote, their guns shall be sent to them, if not, they shall have them, I expect to have the guns got in a few days, and peace Continued

I have the honor to be Sir Your Mo. Obed. Hbl Sevt. Signed John Sevier

Honble Messrs. Blount & Cocke each a copy of this letter

No. 14 Letters to Blount & Cocke, (Senators)

6 May 1796, left in the post office, Knoxville To be sent next post

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