Creek Relations

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Type

Typed Document

Description

Suspicions of McGillivray's integrity confirmed. Noted his role in influencing Creek sentiments toward U.S. government. Approaches on how to cajole him to satisfy U.S. governments needs relative to relations with Creek Nation. Mentioned Spanish officer's effort to impede laying boundary line agreeable to treaty. Hostilities b/w U.S. and Indians anticipated to ensue until Indians are driven past Mississippi river.

Date

08/11/1792

Author

Recipient

Collection

Document number

1792081100100

Note

Cited in Seagrove to Knox, 10/17/1792.

Notable persons

James Seagrove
Henry Knox
McGillivray
Creek
Indian Nation
Indians
Governor Blount
Jack Kinnard
chiefs
President
Major Gaither
Major Call
Spanish
officer
physicians

Notable locations

War Department
Rock Landing
western
territory
Georgia
Mississippi
river

Notable items

silver
arm-bands
goods
jewelry
medals
nose jewels
ear jewels
Indian Affairs
meeting at Rock Landing
peace
hostilities
border disputes
land rights