Regarding Treaty of New York between Creeks and United States
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Regarding Treaty of New York between Creeks and United States
Description
President Washington transmits copy of Treaty of New York to Georgia Governor. Asks for faithful execution of the Treaty by both parties. Discusses that land claimed by Georgia was never clearly established. Discusses
Treaty of Galphinton and land lying eastward of the forks of Oconee and Oakmulgee to St. Mary's River and between the temporary line and the old line from the Altamaha to the St Mary's River. President Washington believes that people of Georgia will have a zealous concurrence in the execution of Treaty.
Treaty of Galphinton and land lying eastward of the forks of Oconee and Oakmulgee to St. Mary's River and between the temporary line and the old line from the Altamaha to the St Mary's River. President Washington believes that people of Georgia will have a zealous concurrence in the execution of Treaty.
year created
1790
month created
08
day created
20
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Edward Telfair
Henry Knox
George Washington
Indians
Indian Nation
governor
chiefs
Creek
notable location
War Office
New York
Georgia
frontier
territory
Indian land
Oconee
Oakmulgee
St. Mary's
river
Altamaha
boundary
notable idea/issue
Treaty of New York
peace
war
hostilities
Indian relations
land rights
land ownership
Treaty of Galphinton
council
cultivation
land worth
value
document number
1790082000100
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 | Henry Knox | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Governor Edward Telfair | [unknown] | [n/a] |