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Domestic News
June 10, 1800
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A letter from Washington, Pennsylvania, dated May 12, reports that a US army officer from Knoxville informed of an impending war between Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians over a ferry dispute on the Tennessee River.
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Extract of a letter from Washington, (Penn.) dated May 12.
"By an officer of the United States army, who passed through this town on the 7th inst. from Knoxville, we are informed, that a war is likely to take place between the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. The cause of the dispute is said to be -that a Chickasaw chief erected a ferry on the Tennessee river, at the crossing place from Orleans to Kentucky. A chief of the Choctaws (Double-head) sent him word that he would erect one on the opposite side of the river. The Chickasaw replied that he would take his scalp if he attempted it. The two tribes have taken up the quarrel, and, as our informant says, are preparing for war."
"By an officer of the United States army, who passed through this town on the 7th inst. from Knoxville, we are informed, that a war is likely to take place between the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. The cause of the dispute is said to be -that a Chickasaw chief erected a ferry on the Tennessee river, at the crossing place from Orleans to Kentucky. A chief of the Choctaws (Double-head) sent him word that he would erect one on the opposite side of the river. The Chickasaw replied that he would take his scalp if he attempted it. The two tribes have taken up the quarrel, and, as our informant says, are preparing for war."
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Choctaw
Chickasaw
Indian War
Tennessee River
Ferry Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Double Head
Where did it happen?
Tennessee River
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Tennessee River
Event Date
7th Inst.
Key Persons
Double Head
Outcome
preparing for war
Event Details
A Chickasaw chief erected a ferry on the Tennessee river at the crossing place from Orleans to Kentucky. A Choctaw chief (Double-head) threatened to erect one on the opposite side, prompting the Chickasaw to threaten to take his scalp. The two tribes have taken up the quarrel and are preparing for war.