Discussion of Creek Indians
Document 1796Nicoll at Fort Tamm[any] to deal with court martial of Capt. Eaton. Fort Washington at Point Peter still not garrisoned. Hawkins informed Nicoll's he should speak with the Secretary of War on matters related to the latest treaty with the Creek Indians. Nicoll's stated the Creek were peaceably disposed and the government should not stir them into a warlike mood.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Nicoll at Fort Tamm[any] to deal with court martial of Capt. Eaton. Fort Washington at Point Peter still not garrisoned. Hawkins informed Nicoll's he should speak with the Secretary of War on matters related to the latest treaty with the Creek Indians. Nicoll's stated the Creek were peaceably disposed and the government should not stir them into a warlike mood.
Date
08/17/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Pickering
Document number
1796081770101
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
Abimael Youngs Nicoll
Creek
Indians
Captain Eaton
garrison
Mr. Hawkins
commissioner
secretary of war
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Fort Pickering
Fort Washington
Point Peter
St. Mary's River
Saint Mary's River
Fort Tammery
Fort Tammney
fort
post
Legion Major Freeman
Notable items
court martial
trial
treaty