Recent Injuries from the Creek Indians
Document 1796Governor Irwin reports on the disquietude felt by his citizens in consequence of the recent injuries from the Creek Indians. Neither the punishment of those responsible for the murder of Indians nor the invitation to attend a treaty has allayed their thirst for predatory operations.
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Copy of Signed Document
Description
Governor Irwin reports on the disquietude felt by his citizens in consequence of the recent injuries from the Creek Indians. Neither the punishment of those responsible for the murder of Indians nor the invitation to attend a treaty has allayed their thirst for predatory operations.
Date
09/23/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
State House, Louisville
Document number
1796092340001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in McHenry to the Governor of Georgia, 10/24/1796.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Jared Irwin
Commissioners
Mr. Lamar
Governor Matthews
militia troops
troop of horse
the President
Creek Indians
Notable locations
Philadelphia
State House, Louisville
southwestern frontier
Oconee River
Notable items
indignation of all classes of our fellow citizens
aggression
violence
peace
war
household furniture
General Government
pay for the milita
murder
treaty