Letter from the Governor of Georgia
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Governor of Georgia
Description
Gov. Telfair informs Knox of the peaceful disposition of the Creeks. Telfair also mentions trade with the Indians.
year created
1790
month created
02
day created
16
author
sent from location
State House, Augusta
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Edward Telfair
Congress
notable location
State House, Augusta
document number
1790021640001
page start
1
number of pages
2
transcription
16 February 1790
Gov. Telfair to Secry of War
State House Augusta 16th Febry 1790
Sir
The delay of a reply to your communication of the 24th November last arose from doubts that existed respecting the disposition of Creeks towards the Citizens of this State. it is now near four months since these Indians have disisted from every species of hostility, and are daily evincing their friendly intentions by an amicable intercourse with the remote settlers, and from present appearances I have reason to hope that they will not attempt future depredations. If contrary to expectations, they should depart from the present tenor of their conduct, no time shall be lost in giving the necessary information.
The regulation of commerce with the Indian tribes ought to be governed by one uniform system, as well as that of fit and qualified persons being appointed to superintend such commercial regulations as Congress may deem best calculated to promote confidence and secure harmony between the Citizens and Indians. I have the honor to be Sir
Your Most Obde Serv
Edwd Telfair
Secretary of War
Gov. Telfair to Secry of War
State House Augusta 16th Febry 1790
Sir
The delay of a reply to your communication of the 24th November last arose from doubts that existed respecting the disposition of Creeks towards the Citizens of this State. it is now near four months since these Indians have disisted from every species of hostility, and are daily evincing their friendly intentions by an amicable intercourse with the remote settlers, and from present appearances I have reason to hope that they will not attempt future depredations. If contrary to expectations, they should depart from the present tenor of their conduct, no time shall be lost in giving the necessary information.
The regulation of commerce with the Indian tribes ought to be governed by one uniform system, as well as that of fit and qualified persons being appointed to superintend such commercial regulations as Congress may deem best calculated to promote confidence and secure harmony between the Citizens and Indians. I have the honor to be Sir
Your Most Obde Serv
Edwd Telfair
Secretary of War
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | NYA16 (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous MSS Collection, #352. | S:14, B:66, F:1450 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Governor Edward Telfair | State House, Augusta | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |