Treaty with the Cherokee Nation of Indians

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Type

Copy of Signed Document

Description

Articles of a Treaty between the United States and the Cherokee Indians.

Date

10/02/1798

Author

Thomas Butler

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)

Document number

1798100290001

Page start

1

Note

Enclosed in Adams to U. S. Senate, 1/15/1799

Notable persons

Thomas Butler
George Walton
Commissioners of the United States
President [Adams]
Executive of the State of Tennessee [John Sevier]
Cherokee Hunters
white man
Indian proprietor
Senate

Notable locations

Holston River
Tennessee
Tellico block house
Wildcat rock
Militia spring
Maryville road
Chilhowee mountain
Nine-mile creek
Hawkins' line
great Iron mountain
Little river
Tugelo river
Clinch river
Emmery's river
Campbell's line
War Office
Kentucky road
Cumberland mountain
Cumberland River

Notable items

misunderstanding
peace and friendship
boundaries
ninety days' notice
further delays
Indian lands
doing justice to the Cherokees
adjustment of the boundary line
interests and safety of said States
existing treaties
protection of the United States
maps or charts
boundary between the United States and the Cherokee Nation
relinquishment and cession
goods, wares, and merchandise
principal towns
annual stipends
supplies of provisions
expense
horses stolen
cash
animosities
aggressions
thefts
plunderings
council house near Tellico