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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04784-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- November 30, 1790
- Author/Creator
- Martin, Joseph, 1740-1808
- Title
- to unknown
- Place Written
- Richmond, Virginia
- Pagination
- 1 p. ; Height: 29.2 cm, Width: 18.1 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Discusses the "truly alarming" situation going on in the Virginia back country. Reports the deaths of several people at Martin Station in Powell's Valley. Believes the news that he is no longer the Indian agent there has caused these problems. He had thought about erecting a "station on the bank of the Cumberland river for the security of travellers" with the support of Congress. Martin would buy one hundred acres of land from the Cherokees. Notes that the ford of the river is, by treaty, the line between the United States and the Cherokees. Suggests a trade post and garrison to ensure security, "as it is well known that the Indians seldom or never strike where they have any trade."
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