To the Fat King and Other Head-Men of the Lower Creeks.
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
To the Fat King and Other Head-Men of the Lower Creeks.
Description
Presumably written by the US Indian Agent for the Creeks, refers to the satisfaction demanded for killings of Creeks. Accuses Lower Creeks of not complying with Treaties of Augusta, Galphinton, and Shoulderbone. Closes by saying the hatchet once lifted is not easily buried.
short description
To the Fat King and other head-men of the Lower Creeks.
year created
1787
month created
08
day created
07
secondary author
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
American State Papers, Part 2, vol. 1, p. 33.
notable person/group
Fat King
head men
lower Creek
Creek Indians
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Barnard
commissary
McGillivray
innocent inhabitants
Great Britain
notable location
Shoulderbone
Oconee
Augusta
Galphinton
notable item/thing
deceit
secretly our enemies
murder
violation
most solemn treaties
many and repeated injuries
late war with Great Britain
put to death
treaties
outrages
ample justice
notable phrase
On what principle can you demand satisfaction?
Instead of complying with your several engagements, you have repeatedly murdered our innocent people, burned their houses, and carried off their property
It now rests with you, whether we engage in war or not
the hatchet once lifted is not easily buried
document number
1787080790010
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 | Creek Indian Agent | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Fat King | [unknown] | [n/a] |