They acted under Blount's directions, and put a complete stop to the passage of hostile Indians through their towns.

[Footnote: Robertson MSS., Ecooe to John McKee, Tellico, Feb.

1, 1795, etc.] The Chickasaws also had become embroiled with the Creeks.

[Footnote: Blount MSS., James Colbert to Robertson, Feb.

10, 1792.] For over three years they carried on an intermittent warfare with them, and were heartily supported by the frontiersmen, who were prompt to recognize the value of their services.