Our customs differing from yours : cultural friction and conflict on the frontier -- Extraordinary occurrences : intercolonial boundaries and Indian relations -- A war is every moment expected : increasing frontier violence -- Trained to martial exercise : escalating violence and the militia law -- The present exigence : military mobilization -- The warlike nation of the Cherokee : one conflict avoided -- The drums beat up again : partial mobilization becomes general -- On his majesty's service : the militia prepares -- Equal to any troops : the militia accepts the challenge -- To hold themselves in readiness : the militia marches -- A hard fought battle : point pleasant -- 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