When was it published?

May 16, 1777 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News May 16, 1777

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Christian, Ooconostota, Little Carpenter, Dragging Canoe

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cherokee Indians, Fort Henry, Ooconostota, Little Carpenter, Dragging Canoe, Williamsburg, Chiefs Conference

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

An express from Col. Christian reports that 90 Cherokee Indians, including headmen and warriors, arrived at Fort Henry near the Big Island in a friendly manner. Ooconostota and the Little Carpenter, with over 40 others, are en route to visit the Governor and Council in Williamsburg. A major chiefs' conference is planned for July, including Dragging Canoe.

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An express arrived in town this week from col. Christian, with advice that 90 Cherokee Indians, amongst them a number of principal headmen and warriors, had come into Fort Henry, near the Big Island, who appeared to be in a very friendly disposition; that Ooconostota and the Little Carpenter, with upwards of 40 more, had set out on a visit to the Governor and Council at Williamsburg, and may be expected in a few days; and that there was to be a great meeting of their chiefs in the month of July, to hold a conference, amongst them the Dragging Canoe, who has been the chief promoter of the late disturbances.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Politics

What keywords are associated?

Cherokee Indians Fort Henry Ooconostota Little Carpenter Dragging Canoe Williamsburg Chiefs Conference

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Christian Ooconostota Little Carpenter Dragging Canoe

Where did it happen?

Fort Henry, Near The Big Island

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Fort Henry, Near The Big Island

Event Date

This Week

Key Persons

Col. Christian Ooconostota Little Carpenter Dragging Canoe

Outcome

appeared to be in a very friendly disposition

Event Details

90 Cherokee Indians, amongst them a number of principal headmen and warriors, had come into Fort Henry; Ooconostota and the Little Carpenter, with upwards of 40 more, had set out on a visit to the Governor and Council at Williamsburg; there was to be a great meeting of their chiefs in the month of July, to hold a conference, amongst them the Dragging Canoe, who has been the chief promoter of the late disturbances.