Answer of Mr Payne the Great Simanolla and Lochaway King to James Seagrove Creek Agent of Indian Affairs
Document 1793A talk that Payne promised to give to Seagrove. Speaks of all men as having one father and one mother. Relates a story he heard from the old people that the world was once covered by the great water and drowned all the people, except for those who lived in a house on the water; whether this is the place, he says he does not know. He was also told that the world was divided into seven parts, and America was given to the Red Man. When white man first came, red man was afraid. But white man planted corn and gave the red man food. Both agreed to run a line through the country. Professes ignorance and poverty. Is glad to have met Seagrove and hopes for continued peace and friendship. Is sorry there has been mischief by red people.
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