Benjamin Hawkins - Papers of the War Department

Report on the proceedings at Treaty of Hopewell

12/30/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Hawkins and Pickens report on the treaty proceedings at Hopewell with the Cherokees and Treaty talks with the Creeks. Refers to Creek leader Alexander McGillivray, a half breed with strong connections …

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Indian Commissioners

09/01/1785 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)

Benjamin Hawkins informs Patrick Henry of his reply to Beverley Randolph directing him to proceed in the duties required of an Indian commissioner.

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Minutes from Benjamin Hawkins relative to the treaties with the Creeks

12/1790 Document, type undetermined

Document, minutes relative to treaties with the Creek nation.

Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]

Transportation of Supplies

05/19/1796 Printed Document

Creeks might travel to Mr. Seagrove in June, per his invitation. Discussed arrangements with Mr. Johnson for delivery of provisions and issuing them to the Indians.

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Rumors of Militia Harm Faith in U.S.

06/04/1796 Printed Document

Discussed rumors of armed militia being present at council with Indians, damaging relations with U.S. and Indian Nations. Still believe representation of Indian nations will be numerous. Hawkins …

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Requests Payment to William Kirkland, Merchant

04/21/1796 Document Signed

Hawkins requests $200 for William Kirkland, merchant of Georgia on his way to New York. The sum Hawkins intimated in letter to McHenry 20 March 1796.

Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)

Request Details on Murder

06/15/1796 Printed Document

Notification that Col. Gaither was contacted regarding regulations that were not currently being observed but must be practiced. Requests information on the murder of Big Warriors brother.

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Report from Hopewell

11/22/1796 Letter

Hawkins reports on his plans for surveys to establish boundary lines between the Creeks, the Cherokees, and the United States. Reports on his plans for a tour through the towns of the upper Cherokee …

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Payment to Adrian Van Sinderen for Treaty Negotiations with Creeks

07/15/1796 Letter Signed

Exchange for $100. Pay Adrian Van Sinderen $100 for negotiating treaty with Creeks.

Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)

Negotiations Over Murder of Creeks

07/01/1796 Printed Document

Enclosed copy of treaty with Creek Nation. Indians are not satisfied with governments reaction to Creek murders by Georgia residents (Harrison and others), discussed punishments. Current sentiments …

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Indian Relations and Trade

05/13/1796 Printed Document

Arrived in Coleraine from Savannah yesterday, commissioners of Georgia to depart Savannah tomorrow. Requested copy of law regulating trade and intercourse with Creek Nation along with agreement …

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Indian Negotiations

06/16/1796 Printed Document

Enclosed correspondence b/w Hawkins, Clymer, Pickens, and Commissioners of Georgia. Negotiations with Indians began the previous day, large number of representatives present at council. Chiefs have …

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Indian Goods and Relations

05/30/1796 Printed Document

Notification that Gen. Pickens arrived in Coleraine in the morning. Appointed S. Allinson as agent for receiving and issuing supplies to Indians. Treaty has held the peace in the area. Spanish …

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Indian affairs and treaties

07/01/1796 Extract of Letter

General Superintendent of Indian Affairs Benjamin Hawkins describes the Treaty of New York of 1790, the Creek Nation, Indian boundaries, and murders on the frontier.

James McHenry Papers

Frequency of Mail Delivery

05/22/1796 Printed Document

Arrival time of commissioners to Coleraine unknown. Hawkins thought it important McHenry was informed regularly on progress of negotiations with Indian tribes. He wrote contractor that carried mail …

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Report on the Creeks

03/01/1797 Autograph Letter

Hawkins reports on the situation among the Creeks, their intentions, and their complaints. Also discusses the necessity of regulations for Indian traders

#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers

Report on Spanish Compliance with U.S. Treaty

09/20/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Hawkins in want of money, also requested annual stipend due Creek Indians. Reports from the frontier assure him of Spain's compliance with treaty and are vacating land now owned by U.S. Hawkins also …

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Report on Indian Affairs in the Southwest

01/06/1797 Autograph Letter

Hawkins reports on his tour through the Southwest frontier, including trading affairs and his observations on the Upper Creeks and Cherokees and the intentions of their Chiefs

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Report on Georgia Expedition

03/19/1797 Autograph Letter

Hawkins reports on an expedition taken through Georgia

#322 Hawkins Family Papers.

Report on conferences with Cherokees and his boundary surveys

05/04/1797 Autograph Letter

Hawkins reports on his conference with the Indians at Tellico, his plans to lay out small towns and trading posts at the sites of new military posts in the region, his surveys of boundary lands, his …

#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers

Report on boundary line survey

04/24/1797 Autograph Letter Signed

Report on the progress of the survey of boundary lines. Reports gathering of Indians to meet the commissioners, difficulties with the Army officer commanding in the area, and that "lawless persons" …

#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers

Report from the Cumberland

06/04/1797 Autograph Letter

Hawkins reports on various affairs on the frontier, the current attitude of the Indian nations in the region, and the progress of his survey of the Chereokee and Chickasaw border lines

#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers

Report from Fort Williamson on matters with the Indians and the Spanish

09/20/1797 Autograph Letter

Report on affairs on the frontier in the region of Fort Williamson, including a report of the surveying of the line of the U. S. Spanish border and the evacuation of Spanish forts and some current …

#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers

Report from Cusseta Georgia in the Creek Nation

10/23/1797 Autograph Letter

Report from Benjamin Hawkins. Surveying of the Spanish border from the Commandant at Pensacola was premature. Hawkins reports that he expects a meeting of Indian chiefs of the upper and lower towns at …

#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers

Plan of Zachariah Cox & Co. for Land Acquisition from the Chickasaws

08/06/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Hawkins summarized Cox's plan to obtain the Tennessee Company's claim from the Chickasaws. He expected Cox had been arrested and would soon be brought to justice.

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