Carrying the Treaty into Effect
Document 1791Knox informs McGillivray, a Creek headman and interpreter, that Andrew Ellicott will be surveying the boundary line until his brother Joseph can join him. Since the boundary was established by the Treaty of New York, it is hoped that the Creeks will cooperate in drawing the line and will assist in maintaining peace on the southwestern frontier.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Knox informs McGillivray, a Creek headman and interpreter, that Andrew Ellicott will be surveying the boundary line until his brother Joseph can join him. Since the boundary was established by the Treaty of New York, it is hoped that the Creeks will cooperate in drawing the line and will assist in maintaining peace on the southwestern frontier.
Date
09/08/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1791090800400
Notable persons
Alexander McGillivray
Henry Knox
Mr. Heth
Andrew Ellicott
President of the United States [Washington]
Creek Nation of Indians
Joseph Ellicott
Notable locations
War Department
south branch of the Oconee
Currahee mountain
southwestern frontiers
Notable items
boundary line between the United States and the Creek nation of Indians
treaty of the 7th of August, 1790 [Treaty of New York]
approbation of the President
public service
establishment of the line
future dissensions
well disposed part of the Creeks
tranquility of the southwestern frontiers