Proclamation by the President regarding treaties made at Hopewell, on the Keowee River between United States and Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations of Indians
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Proclamation by the President regarding treaties made at Hopewell, on the Keowee River between United States and Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations of Indians
Description
Washington states that it is particularly necessary to warn the citizens of the United States against a violation of treaties made at Hopewell on Keowee River in 1786; and to "enforce an act to regulate trade and commerce with the Indian tribes." All officers and citizens will govern themselves according to the treaties and act aforesaid. Discussed land rights for citizens of North Carolina.
year created
1790
month created
08
day created
26
author
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
George Washington
Yazoo Associates
James O'Fallon
Cherokee
Indians
Indian Nation
residents
citizen
notable location
Hopewell
Keowee
river
New York
North Carolina
notable item/thing
treaties
notable idea/issue
Treaty of Hopewell
act of cession
land rights
peace
war
treaty
ownership
permission
Congressional approval
document number
1790082640000
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: Territorial Papers, Vol. 4 | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |