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Folder 11

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Contains 2 Results:

Letter from John Sevier to Col. Return Meigs, 1805 August 12

 File — Folder: 11, item: 1
Scope and Contents Note

Autographed letter signed; Knoxville, with cover letter. Refers to a letter from Col. Scott (not included). (T)he Cherokee have committed a very daring insult, and... it can not be passed over in silence. Asks to have his letter placed before the Chiefs.. in order that their answer may be obtained as speedily as possible,

Dates: 1805 August 12

Extensive deposition of Jenkins Whiteside in his case against Joseph Jackson, 1805 October 26

 File — Folder: 11, item: 2
Scope and Contents Note

Doc. (manuscript); State of Tennessee. Witnessed by Hugh Lawson White. Statement signed by John Sevier testifying that this document was witness by White while a judge of the Supreme Court and that he has ordered the state seal to be affixed to the document. Dated Knoxville, 2 November 1805. Witnessed by Wm. Macline, secretary.

Dates: 1805 October 26