To the Fat King and Other Head-Men of the Lower Creeks.
Document 1787Presumably written by the US Indian Agent for the Creeks, refers to the satisfaction demanded for killings of Creeks. Accuses Lower Creeks of not complying with Treaties of Augusta, Galphinton, and Shoulderbone. Closes by saying the hatchet once lifted is not easily buried.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Presumably written by the US Indian Agent for the Creeks, refers to the satisfaction demanded for killings of Creeks. Accuses Lower Creeks of not complying with Treaties of Augusta, Galphinton, and Shoulderbone. Closes by saying the hatchet once lifted is not easily buried.
Date
08/07/1787
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1787080790010
Note
American State Papers, Part 2, vol. 1, p. 33.
Notable persons
Fat King
head men
lower Creek
Creek Indians
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Barnard
commissary
McGillivray
innocent inhabitants
Great Britain
Notable locations
Shoulderbone
Oconee
Augusta
Galphinton
Notable items
deceit
secretly our enemies
murder
violation
most solemn treaties
many and repeated injuries
late war with Great Britain
put to death
treaties
outrages
ample justice