Message to the Cherokee from the Commissioners Plenipotentiary for Restoring and Establishing Peace and Amity

A message to the Cherokee nation of Indians, from the commissioners plenipotentiary for restoring and establishing peace and amity between the United States of America and all the Indian nations situated within the limits of the said States, southward of the river Ohio. From Savannah, the commissioners transmitted friendly talks to the Cherokees, Chickasaws, and Choctaws. The talks mention treaty concluded between Cherokees and commissioner of North Carolina. Commissioners refer to Mr. Bennet Ballew and beloved Cherokee Chief Nontowaky and express commitment to the substance of Treaty of Hopewell. The message is attested by D.S. Franks, secretary.