Explanation for Retreat from Former Camp and Prospects for Further Talks
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Explanation for Retreat from Former Camp and Prospects for Further Talks
Description
McGillivray says he moved camp because he needed food for his horses. Relates that he spoke at length with Colonel Humphreys regarding the contest between Creeks and state of Georgia. Says that when he learned that discussions would not include encroachments or restitution of hunting grounds, or Oconee lands, then he resolved to return to the nation to refer the matter until spring. Nothing further can be done; McGillivray says he is unwell. As for a statement of disputes, Congress has been in possession of them, and had declared that they would decide on them in the principles of justice and humanity.
year created
1789
month created
09
day created
27
author
sent from location
Camp, Oakmulgee River
sent to location
Rock Landing Georgia
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys [Report of the Commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians], 11/17/1789.
recipient note
Benjamin Lincoln; Cyrus Griffin; D. Humphreys.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
Alexander McGillivray
Benjamin Lincoln
Cyrus Griffin
D. Humphreys
David Humphreys
chiefs
Creek
Congress
notable location
Camp
Oakmulgee River
Weatherford
former camp
Oconee
Georgia
Rock Landing
notable item/thing
horses
food
interviews
restitution of territory hunting grounds
treaty
hunting
illness
notable idea/issue
justice
document number
1789092790000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [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 | Alexander McGillivray | Camp, Oakmulgee River | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Commissioners for Indian Affairs in Southern Department | Rock Landing Georgia | [n/a] |