Arrival of Mr. Griffin and initiation of treaty talks
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Arrival of Mr. Griffin and initiation of treaty talks
Description
Commissioners inform that Mr. Griffin arrived and the three are preparing communications for the next day. General Lincoln and General Pickens will attend this forenoon at the black drink. Indians wish to receive talks on west side of Oconee River. Commissioners agree in order to take away all cause of jealousy.
year created
1789
month created
09
day created
23
sent from location
Rock Landing
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys [Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians], 11/17/1789.
author note
Benjamin Lincoln; D. Humphreys.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
Alexander McGillivray
Commissioners for Indian Affairs in Southern Department
Benjamin Lincoln
Cyrus Griffin
D. Humphreys
Mr. Pickens
General Lincoln
General Pickens
notable location
Rock Landing
Oconee River
Georgia
west side of Oconee River
notable item/thing
black drink
jealousy
Indian affairs
Indian talks
Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians
document number
1789092390000
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, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Commissioners for Indian Affairs in Southern Department | Rock Landing | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander McGillivray | [unknown] | [n/a] |