Steps taken by commissioners to bring about treaty with Creek Indians

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

Steps taken by commissioners to bring about treaty with Creek Indians

Description

Steps taken by commissioners to bring about treaty with Creek Indians. Talk was addressed to Mr. McGillivray, and headmen and warriors, insisting that hostilities cease. Executive of Georgia said 15th September is as early as this matter can be begun on. Discusses further supply of goods as presents to indians as necessary. Points out that commission as superintendent expires 29 August.

year created

1788

month created

06

day created

25

author

sent from location

Winnsborough

recipient

in collection

in publication

notable person/group

Henry Knox
Richard Winn
commissioners
Creek Indians
Alexander McGillivray
headmen and warriors
Executive of Georgia
governor of Georgia

notable location

Winnsborough
Georgia

notable item/thing

goods
presents
commission as superintendent
treaty

document number

1788062540000

Document instances

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Richard Winn Winnsborough [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]