Preparations for Treaty and Intent of Indians Not to Remain Much Longer
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Preparations for Treaty and Intent of Indians Not to Remain Much Longer
Description
Every arrangement has been made and Indians are encamped at the distance directed by Secretary of War. Great exertions have been made to keep Indians together, and in good humor. They will not remain much longer. Ask that the commissioners before the next Friday. Mention that Alexander McGillivray wishes to remain longer.
year created
1789
month created
09
day created
16
author
sent from location
Rock Landing
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys [Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians], 11/17/1789.
author note
Andrew Pickens; H. Osborne.
recipient note
Benjamin Lincoln; Cyrus Griffin; D. Humphreys.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
Andrew Pickens
H. Osborne
Indians
Secretary of War
McGillivray
Benjamin Lincoln
Cyrus Griffin
D. Humphreys
notable location
Rock Landing
notable item/thing
joint letter
treaty
good humor
document number
1789091600000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Andrew Pickens | Rock Landing | H. Osborne; |
| Recipient | Commissioners for Indian Affairs in Southern Department | [unknown] | Lincoln; Griffin; Humphreys; |