Historical Register in London, Middlesex

Records of Sir Alexander's Control in Keeowee March 1729

In Progress thro' the Nation the next Day they learned one head Man would carry full power from lower Settlements another from upper Settlements and a third from middle Settlements Indian Traders and Interpreter Cooper testified the night events were beyond belief yet would secure the Crown's interest Sir Alexander and witnesses signed a declaration of sovereignty March 23 1729 30 Keeowee and onward to Gecounny noting a solemn town-house event for a new King March 25 through Keeowee Chattoogah and Effatoway and a noted alliance with a head warrior