Talk of the Commissioners to the Chiefs, Head-men, and Warriors of the Creek Nation
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Talk of the Commissioners to the Chiefs, Head-men, and Warriors of the Creek Nation
Description
Reference to calamities of late war with Great Britain; how the United States has recovered and obtained liberty and independence; that the United States is at peace and its numbers are increasing. The Union has grown to manhood and can speak with a louder voice and strike with a stronger arm. Refers to General Washington as the head man of all councils and chief of all warriors. Discusses the economic benefits of alliance with United States. This talk is intended as a prelude to presentation of treaty terms.
year created
1789
month created
09
day created
24
secondary recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys [], 11/17/1789.Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians
author note
Benjamin Lincoln; Cyrus Griffin; D. Humphreys.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
Benjamin Lincoln
Cyrus Griffin
D. Humphreys
General Washington
head man of all councils and chief of all warriors
Commissioners for Indian Affairs in Southern Department
Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians
notable location
Rock Landing Georgia
Great Britain
notable item/thing
war with Great Britain
alliance with United States
treaty terms
Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians
Indian talks
peace
manhood
economic benefits
document number
1789092490100
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 | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Creek Chiefs | [unknown] | [n/a] |