Talk of the Commissioners plenipotentiary in reply to the talk of White Bird King
Document 1789Commissioners express disappointment that Alexander McGillivray has left camp. They point out their propositions for peace and friendship. If the terms were not agreeable, they ask, why was that not communicated? Close by asking the headmen to persuade McGillivray to come back and meet with the commissioners.
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Commissioners express disappointment that Alexander McGillivray has left camp. They point out their propositions for peace and friendship. If the terms were not agreeable, they ask, why was that not communicated? Close by asking the headmen to persuade McGillivray to come back and meet with the commissioners.
Date
09/26/1789
Collection
Document number
1789092690200
Note
Enclosed in Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys [Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians], 11/17/1789.
Notable persons
Benjamin Lincoln
Cyrus Griffin
D. Humphreys
Alexander McGillivray
Creeks
Headmen
commissioners
Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians
Commissioners for Indian Affairs in Southern Department
Creek Chiefs
Notable locations
camp
Georgia
Notable items
propositions
peace
friendship terms
Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians