Agents of Georgia Refuse to Sell Lands
Document 1796The agents of the State of Georgia appointed to attend the meetings with the representatives of the Creek Nation have refused to sell any of their lands. The President is surprised that the agents have failed to support measures intended to inspire the Indians in the fairness of the intended negotiations.
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
The agents of the State of Georgia appointed to attend the meetings with the representatives of the Creek Nation have refused to sell any of their lands. The President is surprised that the agents have failed to support measures intended to inspire the Indians in the fairness of the intended negotiations.
Date
08/23/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1796082300001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry, Secretary of War
Jared Irwin
Governor of Georgia
President
Agents
Creek Nation
Creek
Indians
Commissioners of the United States
militia
corps of cavalry
corps of infantry
Notable locations
War Office
Georgia
Coleraine
frontiers
Notable items
refusal
conference
regulations
purchase
land
negotiation
treaty
military posts
trading posts
boundary line
disposition to peace
tranquility
blessing of peace
muster rolls
pay rolls
discharged