Arrival of Mr. Griffin and initiation of treaty talks
Document 1789Commissioners inform that Mr. Griffin arrived and the three are preparing communications for the next day. General Lincoln and General Pickens will attend this forenoon at the black drink. Indians wish to receive talks on west side of Oconee River. Commissioners agree in order to take away all cause of jealousy.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Commissioners inform that Mr. Griffin arrived and the three are preparing communications for the next day. General Lincoln and General Pickens will attend this forenoon at the black drink. Indians wish to receive talks on west side of Oconee River. Commissioners agree in order to take away all cause of jealousy.
Date
09/23/1789
Recipient
Sent from
Rock Landing
Collection
Document number
1789092390000
Note
Enclosed in Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys [Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians], 11/17/1789.
Notable persons
Alexander McGillivray
Commissioners for Indian Affairs in Southern Department
Benjamin Lincoln
Cyrus Griffin
D. Humphreys
Mr. Pickens
General Lincoln
General Pickens
Notable locations
Rock Landing
Oconee River
Georgia
west side of Oconee River
Notable items
black drink
jealousy
Indian affairs
Indian talks
Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians