Let the Hatchet Be Buried
Document 1792The talk of the Governor of Georgia to the Head-men and Warriors of the Cherokee nation in which he urges the Cherokees to once again seek peace with their white neighbors.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
The talk of the Governor of Georgia to the Head-men and Warriors of the Cherokee nation in which he urges the Cherokees to once again seek peace with their white neighbors.
Date
11/14/1792
Author
Collection
Document number
1792111490100
Note
Enclosed in Knox to US Senate, 12/10/1792.
Notable persons
Edward Telfair, Governor of Georgia
Head-men and Warriors of the Cherokee Nation
people of the King over the great water [British]
white people of this country
great and beloved warrior of all the white towns [President Washington]
bad men on both sides
Notable items
our land
peace and friendship
no blood was spilt
trade
good will
trees
waters
acts of our mad men
blood of the innocent
chain of friendship
its links
dark cloud
little mountain
hatchet
big sword
arm
hand
smoke of our pipes, the same cup