MSS., No.

150, vol.iii, Thos.

Hutchings to Martin, July 11.

1788] on the Tennessee; opposite a small town of Cherokees, who were well known to have been friendly to the whites.

Among them were several chiefs, including an old man named the Corn Tassel, who for years had been foremost in the endeavor to keep the peace, and to prevent raids on the settlers.