Benjamin Hawkins

105 documents

Pay as Agent for Indian Affairs South of the Ohio
09/20/1797 Autograph Letter
Notification to the Secretary of War that he has drawn on him for one thousand dollars for part of his allowance as Agent for Indian Affairs South of the Ohio. Hawkins notes that, as James McHenry …
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Money Paid for Negros
07/06/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Exchange authorized by McHenry for the purchase of Negros by the Chickasaw nation. Money deducted from the annual present given to the Indian nation.
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Meetings with the Agents to Receive the Stipend
11/28/1797 Letter
Hawkins encloses notes and transcriptions of his meetings with the agents appointed to receive the stipend. He thinks that St. Mary's might be a suitable place for commercial ventures or public …
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Meeting with the Indians
04/24/1797
The Indians have only just arrived. The Commissioners plan to meet them in the morning. Hawkins notes some of the concerns of the commissioners and asks for instructions.
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License to trade with the Indians
01/31/1797 Letter
Hawkins reports that two traders wish to obtain licenses to trade with the Indians in the South.
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Letter to the Chickasaws
05/21/1797 Letter
The author, which is likely Benjamin Hawkins, discusses his plans for boundary surveys, the rejection of an application of a trader, a letter from Piomingo to General Robertson complaining that the …
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Letter Citation
04/11/1797 Cited letter or document
Cited in Hawkins to McHenry, 04/24/1797.
Citations
Land Sale in Georgia Harmed Indian Relations
04/24/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Indian nations alarmed at the sale of land in Georgia and feared settlers will steal their land. Hawkins sought to quiet the matter through assurances of good intentions on part of United States. …
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Intoduction to the Chickasaws
03/14/1797 Autograph Letter
Letter of introduction from Hawkins to the Chickasaws for a Colonel visiting their nation
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Indian Agent Report from Hopewell in Georgia
03/19/1797 Autograph Letter
Hawkins' report on his activities as Indian agent at Hopewell in Georgia and general observations on his travel through Georgia.
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Indian Affairs
11/19/1797 Letter
Hawkins reports on meetings with the towns on the river. The Indian nation is not interested in selling land to Georgia. Hawkins relates the state of the Indian economy and agriculture, and passes on …
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Indian affairs
04/03/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
Hawkins discusses various matters concerning Efau Tustunnagau's nation, including a survey of boundary lines and Efau Tustunnagau's trip to see the U. S. President
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Farming Equipment for the Creeks
01/08/1797 Letter
Hawkins requests that "implements of husbandry" intended for the Creeks be forwarded to him.
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Cherokee boundary line survey
04/11/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
Report on the status and progress of surveying and marking the boundary line between the United States and the Cherokee Nation.
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Benjamin Hawkins Report to the Cherokees
06/10/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
Report to the Cherokees on the progress of his boundary survey, and his assurance of respecting the rights of both the Cherokees and the whites living in the region; also advises the Cherokee to keep …
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Appointment of an interpreter to the Choctaw Indians
04/24/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
Provides information on the name and qualifications of John Pitchlynn, appointed by Hawkins as interpreter to the Choctaws
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[EXTRACT] Settlement of Justice between Creeks and Chickasaws
07/05/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Updates from Benjamin James that the Spaniards have not interfered with the Indians relationship with the U.S.. War between Indian nations has prompted murder among tribes and requests for …
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Whore Troubles
10/05/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Hawkins expresses outrage over the number of whores and rogues in the area of the Creek Nation once headed by Seagrove. They cannot get used to the "new order of things" and may resort to mischeif.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Vouchers Drawn
07/10/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Hawkins inquires about vouchers drawn on the Secretary of War, and a misunderstanding between the military and Mr. Price.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Unpaid Account
09/04/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Hawkins discusses his account that has not been paid for the last two years.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Settlements on Indian Lands
07/16/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Hawkins has proceeded up the river, along with two commissioners from Georgia, and they are in agreement about his statement. They have found that some families are living on Indian land. Although …
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Second Attempt to Grant Habersham Payment for Salary Advance He Gave Hawkins
02/25/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
"At sight of this, my second exchange, first of the same tenor and date not paid, pay to Major John Habersham, or to his order, one thousand dollars for the like sum advanced me for my sallary, due to …
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Response to Allegations Against Him
06/22/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Hawkins responds to allegations made by Seaborne Jones, that he is partial to the Indians in Georgia. He says that the Commissioners of Georgia and others witnessed his work, and that they sought the …
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Report on the Property Line in Tennessee
02/16/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hawkins, Colonel Burns, and Colonel Clements examined and reported on the border line between U.S. property and Indian land, settlers told to move.
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Report on Creeks
09/04/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy
Lists a number of enclosures and addresses issue of stipends for Creek Indians. Is adamant about not giving presents, but feels they are entitled to yearly stipends.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook