Creek Relations
Document 1792Suspicions 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.
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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
