Andrew Pickens Papers
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Public notification of legal boundary with Cherokee Nation
Public notice of treaty with the Cherokee Nation.
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Instructions to the Commissioners for negotiating with the tribes of Indians in the Southern Department.
Congress reports to the commissioners of Indian Affairs that hostilities have commenced between the state of North Carolina and the Cherokee Nation, and the state of Georgia and the Creek Nation, with …
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Instructions for appointing commissioners to Indian Affairs
The U.S. Congress authorizes the state governments of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to appoint one commissioner each to work in conjunction with the superintendent of Indian Affairs in …
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Letter to General Alexander McGillivray and the Creek Nation
Letter admonishing the Creek Nation for alleged violations of peace, including the destruction and theft of property on nearby plantations.
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Instructions to the leaders of the Creek Nation
Complaint to the Creek Indians of the alleged violation of a peace agreement between Georgia and the Creek Nation, following the killing of two whites and the plunder of others. The Creek Nation is …
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Congressional resolution regarding military protection of the Cherokee
Congress instructs the Secretary of War to have a sufficient number of troops ready to protect the Cherokee and their hunting grounds, as a result of a peace agreement between the Cherokee Nation and …
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Talk of Badger, Cherokee Headman, about Treaty
A copy of the talk of Badger in representation of Cherokee headmen and warriors. Discussion of white prisoners. Fear of Mr. Ballow frequenting their land. Requests return of land. Encloses strand of …
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Invitation to the Creek Nation to meet with U.S. authorities
Invitation to the leaders of the Creek Nation to meet on September 15, 1789 in an effort to make peace. The document asks that the Creeks release all prisoners - both black and white - before the …
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Delay in Cherokee Arrival, Delayed Treaty Talks
Engagement with Creeks prompted commissioners to leave French [broad]River without settling treaty with Cherokees. Bad white men said words against Cherokee nation due to their absence at meeting …
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[Estimate of Expenses for the Treaty with the Cherokees agreed to February 12, 1789.]
List of items and their estimated values for a treaty with the Cherokee Nation.
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Treaty at New York with the Creek Nation
Treaty between the United States and Creek Nation. A clear boundary is established and the Creeks cede all land to the north and east of the boundary in exchange for an annual sum of $1,500 paid by …
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Letter from Henry Knox to Andrew Pickens on peace with the Cherokee
Knox expresses satisfaction at the peace that has been established with the Cherokee, but is also concerned that "lawless whites" might ruin the peace with "mischief on the frontiers". Knox asks …
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Letter from Andrew Pickens to Henry Knox on the troops and militia
Letter from Major General Andrew Pickens to Secretary of War Henry Knox on the concentration of troops and the militia on the southern frontier.
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Resolution of the South Carolina Legislature Regarding the Fontier
South Carolina's legislature passes a resolution supporting the placement of troops under Major General Andrew Pickens in order to insure protection on the frontier.
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Letter from James McHenry to Andrew Pickens regarding the Creek Nation
Secretary of War James McHenry writes Major General Andrew Pickens on Pickens' recent appointment as commissioner. As commissioner, McHenry writes, Pickens will work in conjunction with George Clymer …
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List of Indian treaties between 1786-1796
A list provided to Major General Andrew Pickens of the four major Indian treaties signed between 1786 and 1796.
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Letter from James McHenry to William Loughton Smith on developments with France
On Talleyrand's defense of the XYZ Affair, the course that will probably be pursued by the U.S. government, and the embargo. McHenry also weighs in on public opinion and the influence on elections, …
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Letter from James McHenry to William Loughton Smith concerning the XYZ Affair
James McHenry gives an account of the XYZ Affair to William Loughton Smith, explaining how private agents of Talleyrand demanded a bribe in the form of 50,000 pounds sterling and an enormous loan from …
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Letter from James McHenry to Andrew Pickens regarding expenses for marking the Cherokee boundary
Secretary of War James McHenry informs Major General Andrew Pickens that he has forwarded $2,000 to deposit in the Branch Bank of Charleston for Pickens to use in order to cover the expenses for …
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Political Discussion of Federalists and Anti-federalists
Reports the general state of the country, described as "tranquil" with the Indians. Recruiting for the military is successful and the overall commerce of the country is prosperous. Discusses the …
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