Moytoy mentioned in British colonial correspondence

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December 1763 – Declaration from Arthur Cuddie (Cherokee trader) and Lt Patrick Colquohoun that Moytoy of Hiwassee and Rabbit of Tugaloo advised Cuddie to flee the approaching Creeks. (4 pages)

30 December, 1763, Council Chamber – These minutes contain advice of Council to Gov. Boone and an affidavit from Edward McGarry. Council advised Boone to send ammunition to the militia near “Ninety Six”.

2 January, 1764 Charleston – John Stuart to Govenor Wright. Measures should be taken to prevent a general defection by other Indian tribes. A message should be sent to the Cherokees reporting the friendship of Moytoy and Rabbit towards the Long Canes” settlers and thanking the tribe for their offer of assistance. (4 pages)

10 May 1766 Ft Prince George – Alexander Cameron to John Stuart. Cameron reports on running the boundary between North Carolina and the Cherokee. He recommends medals for Oconostota, Kittagusta, Attakullakulla, Willinawa, Otassata amoung the Overhills, Moytoy and Man Killer of Nucasse (now living in Little Chote south of the Valley towns), Tistoe, Ecuij, Saly, and the Wolf. Cherokees have attacked the Northern Indians. (8 pages)

Folder 109, 3 pages, 22 May 1759: Governor Lyttleton to Emperor Old Hop and Little Carpenter. Governor Lyttleton wants satisfaction for the 19 whites scalped by Moytoy of Settico and others.

Folder 111, 3 pages, 27 June 1759, Ft. Loudoun. Old Hop and Little Carpenter to Gov. Lyttleton. Little Carpenter has talked to the people of guilty of scalping the whites and was assured they would not do it again.

Willinawa, warrior of Toqueh, agrees to maintain peace.

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