Indian Relations and Settler Unrest
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Indian Relations and Settler Unrest
Description
Opposition of western settlers to the boundary line as stipulated by the treaty of New York between Creek Nation and U.S. Every opportunity sought to provoke war with Indians. Stated Indian War would adversely affect the economy and trade relations. Also cited Indian relations with other nations as nothing but warm and sincere. Stated it would be criminal negligence to ignore the gross infraction of public tranquility. Authorized use of power of office to crush insurrections.
year created
1792
month created
08
day created
31
author
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
Edward Telfair
Henry Knox
President
Creek
Indians
Indian Nation
settlers
Secretary of War
notable location
western frontier
Georgia
boundary
New York
notable item/thing
treaty
contract
intelligence
opposition
Indian relations
boundary line
responsibility
insurrection
boundary dispute
document number
1792083100000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Governor Edward Telfair | [unknown] | [n/a] |