Georgia Address to Creek Nation

Message to the leaders and warriors of the Creek Nation from the State of Georgia. Discusses disputed boundaries. Implores them that President Washington is desirous of engaging in friendly relations with them, but that they have not returned prisoners and have stolen a great number of horses, cattle, and slaves. Also addresses their concern about white encroachment on the frontier along the Oconee River, which violates a prior treaty. President Washington is vowing to remove the said settlers and the disputed fortification there. Insists that if they desire peace, white Americans will take no more of their land. Encourages the use of the land for purposes of ploughing and planting.