Protest Against U.S. Encroachment of Territory at Chickasaw Bluffs
Document 1796Chickasaw delegation continues to protest the U.S. plans to install a garrison at Chickasaw Bluffs after the Spanish garrison is evacuated from that place. Submits documentation that proves U.S. promises regarding Chickasaw land, and asks if the Indians are now being trifled with in disregard for these promises. Says they desire the continued goodwill of the U.S. and a reaffirmation from the president that the Americans will respect the Indians' boundaries.
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Letterbook Copy
Description
Chickasaw delegation continues to protest the U.S. plans to install a garrison at Chickasaw Bluffs after the Spanish garrison is evacuated from that place. Submits documentation that proves U.S. promises regarding Chickasaw land, and asks if the Indians are now being trifled with in disregard for these promises. Says they desire the continued goodwill of the U.S. and a reaffirmation from the president that the Americans will respect the Indians' boundaries.
Date
12/15/1796
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796121540001
Notable persons
Deputation
Chickasaw Nation
Chickasaw
Secretary of War
James McHenry
Spaniards
President
George Washington
Malcolm McGhee
interpreter
Holatta Mataha
Mingo Mataha
George Colbert
Thomas Brown
John Brown
George Augusta
Holatta Hachee
Holata Tusaka
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Chickasaw Bluffs
Chickasaw land
Notable items
rights
land
garrison
tract
remonstrance
instruments
boundaries