Talk of the Commissioners to the Chiefs, Head-men, and Warriors of the Creek Nation
Document 1789Reference to calamities of late war with Great Britain; how the United States has recovered and obtained liberty and independence; that the United States is at peace and its numbers are increasing. The Union has grown to manhood and can speak with a louder voice and strike with a stronger arm. Refers to General Washington as the head man of all councils and chief of all warriors. Discusses the economic benefits of alliance with United States. This talk is intended as a prelude to presentation of treaty terms.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Reference to calamities of late war with Great Britain; how the United States has recovered and obtained liberty and independence; that the United States is at peace and its numbers are increasing. The Union has grown to manhood and can speak with a louder voice and strike with a stronger arm. Refers to General Washington as the head man of all councils and chief of all warriors. Discusses the economic benefits of alliance with United States. This talk is intended as a prelude to presentation of treaty terms.
Date
09/24/1789
Collection
Document number
1789092490100
Note
Enclosed in Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys [], 11/17/1789.Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians
Notable persons
Benjamin Lincoln
Cyrus Griffin
D. Humphreys
General Washington
head man of all councils and chief of all warriors
Commissioners for Indian Affairs in Southern Department
Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians
Notable locations
Rock Landing Georgia
Great Britain
Notable items
war with Great Britain
alliance with United States
treaty terms
Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians
Indian talks
peace
manhood
economic benefits