Hopes for Permission to Pursue Treaty with Indians

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Type

Printed Document

Description

Discussed outcome of treaty with Creek Indians. Treaty would destroy Creek Nations claim to land between Oconee and Oakmulgee which Matthews feels is a good outcome with the hope the General government will assist the State in enforcing the outcome. Mentioned how Creek did not comply with Treaty of New York. Hopes to obtain Presidents permission to pursue land treaty.

Date

04/16/1795

Sent from

State House, Augusta

Document number

1795041640000

Notable persons

Timothy Pickering
George Matthews
President
Indians
Indian Nation
Creek
prisoners
government
Secretary of War

Notable locations

State House, Augusta
Georgia
New York
Oconee
Oakmulgee
river
state
Mississippi
property

Notable items

property
treaty
law