48/51 The neighbors who set out on this journey with him had returned and so reported; for they had been misinformed. They told Mrs.Crockett that they had seen those who were with him when he died, and had assisted in burying him. He did not like the place where he resided. After spending a few months at home, he set out, in the autumn, upon another exploring tour. Our National Government had recently purchased, of the Chickasaw Indians, a large extent of territory in Southern Tennessee. |