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In 1730, at Nikwasi, a Englishman, Sir Alexander Cumming
convinced Cherokees to crown Moytoy of Tellico as "Emperor." Moytoy
agreed to recognize King George II of Great Britain as the Cherokee protector.
Seven prominent Cherokee, including Attakullakulla, traveled with Sir Alexander
Cuming back to London, England. The Cherokee delegation signed the Treaty of
Whitehall with the British. Moytoy's son, Amo-sgasite (Dreadful Water) attempted
to succeed him as "Emperor" in 1741, but the Cherokees elected their
own leader, Cunne Shote (Standing Turkey) of Chota. Below are accounts from
London papers of the time.
12 June 1730 Seven Kings or Chiefs of the Chirakee Indians,
bordering upon Carolina, are come over in the Fox Man of War, Capt. Arnold,
in order to pay their duty to his Majesty, and assure him of their attachment
to his person and Government, &c. [Daily Journal]
20 June 1730 ’Tis remarkable that the 7 Chiefs of the
Chirakee Indians, lately arrived from South Carolina, in the Fox Man of War,
as mentioned in one of our former, were introduced to his Majesty, before whom
they all kneeled, and were present at the Installation, and stood near the King
when at dinner, being dressed in their country habits, having in their hands,
one a bow, another a musquetoon, &c. [Daily Journal]
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