A volume containing two subdivisions:

1) Daniel Smith papers, 1791, all of which concern the treaty of Holston negotiated between Governor William Blount of Tennessee and the Cherokee Indians. As territorial secretary, Smith was present to record or collect these copies of the speeches and journals of the treaty negotiations. Draper's index to these records and his note on their acquisition precede the original manuscripts.

2) “Historical Extracts” relating to Indian wars in the West, copied by Draper from newspapers of the 1791-1793 period. The copies are accompanied by his detailed index to men and events discussed.