Location of capital; Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs' visit to New York
Item
Type
Typed Document
Title
Location of capital; Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs' visit to New York
Description
Mr. Finney begs Harmar to accept thanks. Is pleased that Captain Beatty has nearly accomplished his business. Was acquainted with Major Jackson as a clever fellow, but his recent conduct leaves his employers greatly mortified. Newspapers report the debates of Congress on the Grand Question of a permanent or temporary residence. Favorers of the measure, such as Mr. Morris, have been caricatured. The Great Mr. McGillivray, King of the Creeks, with a retinue of thirty princes and warriors expected in New York this evening. If the United States can attach him to their interest, it will relieve the Georgians. Secretary of War Knox is hurt that his plan to raise officer pay was not adopted. Officers must be economists to support themselves. Compliments to Mrs. Harmar.
year created
1790
month created
07
day created
17
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
note
Cited in Howell to Harmar, 07/18/1790, and Harmar to Howell, 09/02/1790.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Josiah Harmar
Joseph Howell
Finney
Beatty
Alexander McGillivray
Morris
King of the Creeks
Creek
Indian Nation
Indians
warriors
Georgians
Knox
Secretary of War
officer
princes
economist
notable location
New York
Georgia
territory
frontier
notable item/thing
newspapers
bills
pay
accounts
notable idea/issue
Treaty of New York
debate
residency
reporting
law
land rights
land ownership
payment of troops
document number
1790071721000
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: The Josiah Harmar Transcripts | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Howell | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Josiah Harmar | [unknown] | [n/a] |