Andrew Pickens
13 documents

Knox transmits Award to Colonel Pickens for actions at Cowpens
05/27/1786 Autograph Letter SignedSword given to Pickens for service in the military, bravery, and patriotism.
George R. Clark Papers
Indians Seeking Peace
06/05/1788 Transcription/modern copy (hand written)Chota Indians left their towns and land so the Creeks and White People can fight among themselves.
Governor's Messages
Talk of Badger, Cherokee Headman, about Treaty
04/15/1789 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedA copy of the talk of Badger in representation of Cherokee headmen and warriors. Discussion of white prisoners. Fear of Mr. Ballow frequenting their land. Requests return of land. Encloses strand of …
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Request to keep Indians together in preparation for treaty talks
09/18/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCommissioners honored by receipt of letter addressed on 16 August. They are astonished at the information from Pickens and Osborne, which is diametrically contrary to ideas of Governor of Georgia. Ask …
Printed Versions 
Articles of Instruction from the President
09/26/1789 Letterbook"We have received the following Articles of Instructions from the President of the United States which we do ourselves the honor to communicate to you and wished to be favored with an answer."
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
Indian relations and possibility of offensive operations
08/15/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentSecretary Knox writes the Indian commissioner. Explains President Washington's policies regarding Indian affairs. Does not anticipate offensive operations against Indians during current year, but does …
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Exert Your Influence Over the Southern Indians
04/21/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox asks Brigadier General Andrew Pickens to be present at the treaty to be held at Nashville with several of the southern Indian tribes. Pickens is known for his influence with these tribes and may …
Printed Versions 
Letter from Henry Knox to Andrew Pickens on peace with the Cherokee
06/27/1794 Copy of Signed DocumentKnox expresses satisfaction at the peace that has been established with the Cherokee, but is also concerned that "lawless whites" might ruin the peace with "mischief on the frontiers". Knox asks …
Andrew Pickens Papers
Payment of Militia for Protection of Indians
01/07/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequests receipts for all payment made to militia or their representatives for their service in guarding Cherokees during travel. Instructions on how to maintain proper records.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Letter from James McHenry to Andrew Pickens regarding the Creek Nation
03/03/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentSecretary of War James McHenry writes Major General Andrew Pickens on Pickens' recent appointment as commissioner. As commissioner, McHenry writes, Pickens will work in conjunction with George Clymer …
Andrew Pickens Papers
List of Indian treaties between 1786-1796
02/02/1797 LetterA list provided to Major General Andrew Pickens of the four major Indian treaties signed between 1786 and 1796.
Andrew Pickens Papers
Letter from James McHenry to Andrew Pickens regarding expenses for marking the Cherokee boundary
02/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary of War James McHenry informs Major General Andrew Pickens that he has forwarded $2,000 to deposit in the Branch Bank of Charleston for Pickens to use in order to cover the expenses for …
Andrew Pickens Papers
