Contents

List of Illustrations

Introduction

1. Our Customs Differing from Yours: Cultural Friction and Conflict on the Frontier

2. Extraordinary Occurrences: Intercolonial Boundaries and Indian Relations

3. A War Is Every Moment Expected: Increasing Frontier Violence

4. Trained to Martial Exercise: Escalating Violence and the Militia Law

5. The Present Exigence: Military Mobilization

6. The Warlike Nation of the Cherokee: One Conflict Avoided

7. The Drums Beat Up Again: Partial Mobilization Becomes General

8. On His Majesty’s Service: The Militia Prepares

9. Equal to Any Troops: The Militia Accepts the Challenge

10. To Hold Themselves in Readiness: The Militia Marches

11. A Hard Fought Battle: Point Pleasant

12. The Treaty of Camp Charlotte and Beyond

Conclusion

Appendix A: Wakatomika Expedition, July 26–August 2, 1774 Order of Battle

Appendix B: Battle of Point Pleasant, October 10, 1774 Order of Battle

Notes

Bibliography

Acknowledgments

Index