Talk of the Commissioners plenipotentiary in reply to the talk of White Bird King
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Talk of the Commissioners plenipotentiary in reply to the talk of White Bird King
Description
Commissioners express disappointment that Alexander McGillivray has left camp. They point out their propositions for peace and friendship. If the terms were not agreeable, they ask, why was that not communicated? Close by asking the headmen to persuade McGillivray to come back and meet with the commissioners.
year created
1789
month created
09
day created
26
secondary 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.
created note
This document is undated. The assigned date is based on the Document's location of enclosure.
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
Alexander McGillivray
Creeks
Headmen
commissioners
Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians
Commissioners for Indian Affairs in Southern Department
Creek Chiefs
notable location
camp
Georgia
notable item/thing
propositions
peace
friendship terms
Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians
document number
1789092690200
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] |