United States, Tennessee, 35.75035, -86.25027Bledsoe, Anthony1787-08-05This document is a copy of a letter from Anthony Bledsoe to Governor of Franklin, John Sevier, dated August 5, 1787. Bledsoe, writing from Sumner County (Tennessee), informs Sevier that the inhabitants have recently suffered from numerous attacks by the Chickamaugas. Bledsoe indicates his suspicion that the Creek Indians may also be involved, and solicits Sevier's aid in quelling the frontier attacks.Digital image of original manuscript, scanned by the University of Georgia Libraries in 2000, as part of GALILEO, funded in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.text/htmlimage/jpegtcc225engMode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: AT&T DjVu browser plug-in needed to view images of documents.http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/Manuscript held by the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries, Telamon Cuyler, box 78, folder 13, document 01.Indians of North America--Claims against[Letter] 1787 Aug. 5, Sumner County, [Tennessee to] John Sevier, Governor of the State of Franklin / Anthony BledsoeText