Regarding Treaty of New York between Creeks and United States

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

President Washington transmits copy of Treaty of New York to Georgia Governor. Asks for faithful execution of the Treaty by both parties. Discusses that land claimed by Georgia was never clearly established. Discusses Treaty of Galphinton and land lying eastward of the forks of Oconee and Oakmulgee to St. Mary's River and between the temporary line and the old line from the Altamaha to the St Mary's River. President Washington believes that people of Georgia will have a zealous concurrence in the execution of Treaty.

Date

08/20/1790

Author

Sent from

War Office

Collection

Document number

1790082000100

Notable persons

Edward Telfair
Henry Knox
George Washington
Indians
Indian Nation
governor
chiefs
Creek

Notable locations

War Office
New York
Georgia
frontier
territory
Indian land
Oconee
Oakmulgee
St. Mary's
river
Altamaha
boundary