partial justification of separatist movement by narrowness of
eastern people;
especially of New Englanders;
examples of this narrowness;
excuses for certain;
separatist leaders;
separatist feeling in Kentucky;
anger of Virginians over;
separatist feeling in West;
separatist movement in West Virginia;
in Kentucky;
failure of movement.
Settlers, character of;
occupation of.
Sevier, James, goes to Gardoqui.
Sevier, John, president of Jonesboro Convention;
Governor of Franklin;
correspondence with Gov. Martin;
and Patrick Henry;
issues manifesto;
rivalry with Tipton;
brawls with Tipton;
asks help of Evan Shelby;
friendly relations with Georgia;
member of Cincinnati;
he and his men compared with bygone colonizers;
leads forays against Indians;
corresponds with Benj. Franklin;
with Shelby;
end of term as governor;