Treaty at Galphinton with the Creeks
Item
Type
Letter
Title
Treaty at Galphinton with the Creeks
Description
U.S. Commissioners for Indian Affairs in tandem with the Indian Commissioners for the State of Georgia issue this treaty at Galphinton between themselves and the warriors of Creek Nation. Georgia demands that the Creeks restore all Negroes, horses, and other property to their owners.
year created
1785
month created
11
day created
12
in collection
in publication
note
The transcript of this document located in the American State Papers does not include the signatures.
author note
Benjamin Hawkins; Head men and warriors of the Creek nation.
notable person/group
Indians
Creek Nation
Cherokee Nation
warriors
headmen
citizens
tribes
white persons
negroes
the Governor of Georgia
Indian Commissioners
kings
settlers
notable location
Galphinton
Georgia
Saint Mary's River
Oakmulgee River
Augusta
Oconee River
notable item/thing
trade
horses
murder
robbery
capital crime
islands
waters
hunting grounds
towns
lands
punishment
Augusta treaty
hunting grounds
indian treaty
document number
1785111290000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Commissioners for Treaty of Galphinton, November 1785 | [unknown] | [n/a] |