Richard Winn
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Treaty efforts with Creeks, McGillivray, and Georgia
10/14/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDiscusses postponement of treaty efforts. Alexander McGillivray insists, as a leading principle, that boundaries be the same as they were when Georgia was a British Province. Suggests that if there is …
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Steps taken by commissioners to bring about treaty with Creek Indians
06/25/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSteps taken by commissioners to bring about treaty with Creek Indians. Talk was addressed to Mr. McGillivray, and headmen and warriors, insisting that hostilities cease. Executive of Georgia said …
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Right of Claims
11/28/1788 Document SignedCommissioners find it impossible to remove settlers from disputed lands. Admonishes U.S. government for ruining Indian tribes after they helped secure peace for the U.S.
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Regarding treaty talks with Creeks at Tugelo River at house of Lachland Cleaveland on Georgia side
08/08/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGentleman has returned from delivering talks from Commissioners. Answers from Creeks appear to be friendly; willing to attend treaty next month at Tugelo River at house of Lachland Cleaveland on …
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Peace Treaty with the Cherokees
12/13/1788 Printed DocumentCherokees wish to come to a friendly treaty. Has urged same to North Carolina and trusts they will send forward commissioners and supplies. If this does not happen, expresses fear that there will be a …
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Outrages on Cherokees by people of State of Franklin
10/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFollowing several outrages on Cherokees by people of Franklin, Winn sent letter to Governor of North Carolina to put a stop to future hostilities. Also contacted commanding officers on frontiers of …
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McGillivray's influence; war on Georgia; Creek-Cherokee alliance
12/08/1788 Printed DocumentWinn encloses and discusses McGillivray's letter and suggests that if the Indians don't come to the treaty, they mean war; will come down in great force on Georgia. Reports that a fort between the …
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Destruction of Cherokee towns by Servier, from State of Franklin [North Carolina]
08/05/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentA party from North Carolina, called Franklin State, with Sevier at the head, came over and destroyed several of their towns, killing nearly 30 Indians. Overhills seem determined for war. Winn wishes …
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Appointment of John Steele, esquire, commissioner of Indian Affairs; desire for peace with Cherokees and Creeks
12/19/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGovernor of North Carolina has appointed John Steele, esquire, commissioner of Indian Affairs. State legislature also has requested that hostilities cease and to send a talk to Alexander McGillivray …
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Treaty with Creeks and Cherokees
03/01/1789 Printed DocumentA treaty will take place with Cherokee Indians on the upper war-ford of French Broad River, in vicinity of Swananno, North Carolina. Supposes that Creek Indians will also treat.
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