Benjamin Hawkins

105 documents

Notification of Payment Method
02/25/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notification that Hawkins drew on McHenry in favor of J. Habersham, who advanced Hawkins $1,000.00. Mentioned inability to sell bills in his current location, and therefore sent the bills to …
Printed Versions
Negotiations Between Hawkins and the Creek
06/24/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy
A lengthy letter addressing the negotiations between Hawkins and the Creek Indians. The peace belt is also mentioned as well as the introduction of farming and manufacturing.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Negotiations between Hawkins and Creeks
06/24/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy
Letter addresses negotiations between Hawkins and Creek Indians. Mentions peace belt and introduction of farming and manufacturing.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Letter from Benjamin Hawkins to William Simmons on accounting measures
08/07/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Acknowledges receipt of letter. Discusses General Perkins; accounts; vouchers; journals he forwarded with expenditures. Discusses book keeping procedures. Discusses how being situated in Indian …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)
Letter Citation
11/19/1798 Cited letter or document
Cited in Hawkins to McHenry, 07/04/1798.
Citations
Letter Citation
02/07/1798 Cited letter or document
Cited in Hawkins to McHenry, 02/23/1798. Letters between governor and Hawkins outlined and numbered. Hawkins recounted an ambush of U.S. officers, and complaints of white neighbors of Tuskeegee …
Citations
Letter Citation
01/12/1798 Cited letter or document
Cited in Hawkins to McHenry, 02/16/1798.
Citations
Indian Department to the United States Factory
1798
A ledger or account of goods and services exchanged between the Indian Department and the United States Factory.
#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers
Hunters in the Woods
12/22/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Hawkins notifies McHenry of hunters that have taken to the woods, and of the Chiefs' cooperation. Also discussion of the capture and return of Mr. McIntosh's runaway slaves.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Details on the Wounding of Peaceful Creek Indians
07/04/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Creek Indians injured by residents of Oconee, Hawkins provided monetary compensation in order to preserve peace, but civil magistrates doubt they can bring the offenders to justice.
Printed Versions
CITATION ONLY
01/04/1798 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only
Citations
Certification of expenses related to Benjamin Hawkins, Superintendent Indian Affairs South of Ohio River
06/22/1798 Letter
Expenditure of contingent funds of $500 authorized by Secretary of War, receipt of which is acknowledged in Hawkins' letter to Secretary of War. Certification of payment of funds $488 by Benjamin …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers
Boundary Lines in Georgia
08/07/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Hawkins explains the three enclosed letters to McHenry. He also expresses concern over the boundary line between the citizens of the US and the Indians.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Boundaries and Vouchers
08/07/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Hawkins is writing to Simmons with regard to the report of the commissioners appointed to mark the boundaries. He also questions the draft vouchers and the bi-yearly settlement of accounts.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Account of Execution of Indian Chief and Request for Policy
02/23/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Letters between governor and Hawkins outlined and numbered. Hawkins recounted an ambush of U.S. officers, and complaints of white neighbors of Tuskeegee Tustunnagau and other Creek Indians. …
Printed Versions
[Untitled]
05/01/1798
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Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Tension in the Creek Nation
10/26/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy
Hawkins concerned about tension in Creek Nation. Many of the Indian nations do not want war with Creeks. Creeks are generally more hostile because the fear loss of their land.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Sketch of the Creek Country in 1798 and 1799
1799 Autograph Letter Signed
History of Creek, or Muscogee, Nation written in detail. Includes in depth description of type of land and resources available.
Benjamin Hawkins Item.
Report of the Chiefs of the Upper and Lower Creeks
05/18/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
The Indians report to Hawkins that they are going to all of the nations to tell them to assist the men running the boundary line between the United States and Spain. Hawkins approved and offered …
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Punishment of mischief makers; William Augustus Bowles
11/06/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy
Informs of efforts to aid Creek chiefs in execution of plan to punish mischief makers. Discusses talk to nation concerning William Augustus Bowles and his attempts to disturb the peace.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Payment to Edward Wright United States factor
08/12/1799 Document Signed
Hawkins makes payment of $860 to Edward Wright, United States factor.
Records of Fort Wilkinson Garrison (Among Creek Factory Records), 1795-1801. (RG75)
Payment to Edward Wright
10/27/1799 Copy of Signed Document
Hawkins makes payment of $1433.47 to Edward Wright, United States factor for value received at the Creek Department.
Records of Fort Wilkinson Garrison (Among Creek Factory Records), 1795-1801. (RG75)
Payment to Edward Wright
08/14/1799 Document Signed
Hawkins makes payment of $1221.43 to Edward Wright United States factor.
Records of Fort Wilkinson Garrison (Among Creek Factory Records), 1795-1801. (RG75)
Payment to Edward Wright
08/14/1799 Document Signed
Hawkins makes payment of $1000 to Edward Wright, United States factor.
Records of Fort Wilkinson Garrison (Among Creek Factory Records), 1795-1801. (RG75)
Payment to Edward Wright
08/14/1799 Document Signed
Hawkins makes payment of $1000 to Edward Wright, United States factor.
Records of Fort Wilkinson Garrison (Among Creek Factory Records), 1795-1801. (RG75)