Preparations for Treaty and Intent of Indians Not to Remain Much Longer
Document 1789Every arrangement has been made and Indians are encamped at the distance directed by Secretary of War. Great exertions have been made to keep Indians together, and in good humor. They will not remain much longer. Ask that the commissioners before the next Friday. Mention that Alexander McGillivray wishes to remain longer.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Every arrangement has been made and Indians are encamped at the distance directed by Secretary of War. Great exertions have been made to keep Indians together, and in good humor. They will not remain much longer. Ask that the commissioners before the next Friday. Mention that Alexander McGillivray wishes to remain longer.
Date
09/16/1789
Author
Sent from
Rock Landing
Collection
Document number
1789091600000
Note
Enclosed in Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys [Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians], 11/17/1789.
Notable persons
Andrew Pickens
H. Osborne
Indians
Secretary of War
McGillivray
Benjamin Lincoln
Cyrus Griffin
D. Humphreys
Notable locations
Rock Landing
Notable items
joint letter
treaty
good humor