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When did William Bartram begin to explore the Cherokee Nation?
On April 22, 1775 Bartram left Charleston, South Carolina on horseback to explore the Cherokee Nation.
Did others accompany William Bartram during his exploration of Cherokee Nation?
William Bartram was alone during his exploration of Cherokee Nation.
Where was the Cherokee Nation during William Bartram's exploration?
Bartram describes the mountainous Cherokee territory along the Little Tennessee River.
What did William Bartram find while exploring Cherokee Nation?
Franklinia alatamaha

Question: Did he encounter any Cherokee people?
Self-contained rewrite: Did William Bartram encounter any Cherokee people while exploring Cherokee nation?