To the Head-Men and Warriors of the Lower Creeks.
Document 1787Author, possibly indian agent, expresses desire for peace and regrets loss of life caused by white warriors. Warns against any hostilities against whites. Will not hold lower Creeks accountable of transgressions of Upper Creeks. Mentions Mr Barnard and Mr Galphin and Treaty at Shoulderbone and Alexander McGillivray.
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Author, possibly indian agent, expresses desire for peace and regrets loss of life caused by white warriors. Warns against any hostilities against whites. Will not hold lower Creeks accountable of transgressions of Upper Creeks. Mentions Mr Barnard and Mr Galphin and Treaty at Shoulderbone and Alexander McGillivray.
Date
06/29/1787
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Document number
1787062990000
Note
American State Papers, Part II, vol. 1, p. 32-33.
Notable persons
Head men
warriors
Lower Creeks
Creek Indians
Barnard
our warriors
peaceful inhabitants
large army
Upper Creeks
John Galhpin
Alexander McGillivray
beloved man
Notable locations
Oconee River
Creek Nation
settlements
Shoulderbone
White town
lower towns
Notable items
killed
revenge the murders
talks
peace
hostilities
property
great council
mischief
duty
last treaty
solemn engagements