[The Invitation or talk of the President delivered this day as follows. - To the beloved Men, Chiefs, and Warriors of the Creek Nation.-]
Document 1796Cited negotiations in New York that secured a peaceful boundary line in Georgia. However, neither the people of Georgia or Creek Nation were satisfied with boundary and took prisoners and property. Discussed Seagrove's agreement with some Creek chiefs and no additional boundary disputes. Formally invites Creek Nation to Coleraine to formalize peace and trade agreement. Outlines land desired by people of Georgia.
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Cited negotiations in New York that secured a peaceful boundary line in Georgia. However, neither the people of Georgia or Creek Nation were satisfied with boundary and took prisoners and property. Discussed Seagrove's agreement with some Creek chiefs and no additional boundary disputes. Formally invites Creek Nation to Coleraine to formalize peace and trade agreement. Outlines land desired by people of Georgia.
Date
06/17/1796
Author
Collection
Document number
1796061790000
Notable persons
George Washington
Creek
Indians
Indian Nation
chief
warrior
men
delegation
prisoners
James Seagrove
William Blount
governor
Negros
Notable locations
Georgia
New York
boundary line
Cumberland
border
Oconee
Coleraine
Oakmulgee
Altamaha
St. Mary's
Tallassee
river
Notable items
property
Indian goods
supplies
provisions
horses
