Commitment to Peace with the United States

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Title

Commitment to Peace with the United States

Description

Dispatch from White Lieutenant or Tuskena Atca, for himself and the Upper Creek Towns, to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, interpreted and delivered by Stephen Sullivan. White Lieutenant pledges his commitment to peace with United States and will comply with demands to turn over the perpetrators of robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys. Asks for patience and understanding. Reminds Seagrove that whites have committed similar crimes against Indians. Refers to Oconee as the boundary line and asks that whites respect it. Indians will do same, with exception of occasional traders and the like. Asks that Seagrove visit soon. Laments the use of rum to trick Indians to sell their land, property and horses. Indians then proceed to steal horses so they don't remain on foot. Most of Indians are friends to whites. Upper Creeks and Cussetahs have been friendly since the British War. Tell your beloved man [General Washington] that his people are good friends, but can be desperate enemies. Speaks highly of the interpreter Stephen Sullivan. Asks Seagrove to send his horse back with talks, and not empty either.

year created

1793

month created

06

day created

23

author

Chief White Lieutenant

sent from location

Upper Creeks, New York

recipient

James Seagrove

in collection

Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d Congress, 1st Session, 1793, Vol. II [3C-B2] (RG 233) {M1268, roll 14}
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Georgia Indian Treaties 1705-1837
American State Papers, Indian Aff.

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NOP01

note

This document is enclosed in a statement relative to the South Western frontiers, as connected with the state of Georgia and Creek Indians, the south Western territory of the United States and the Cherokees submitted to the House of Representatives on December 4, 1793. This document is an integral part of [Public Reports] and other communications of the Secretary of War, 12/99/1793.

author note

White lieutenant of the Oakfuskees.

recipient note

White lieutenant of the Oakfuskees.

notable person/group

James Seagrove
White Lieutenant
Indian agent
Stephen Sullivan
Upper Creeks
Cussetahs
British
United States
President of United States General George Washington

notable location

Upper Creeks, Georgia
Cussetah
Oconee
Traders Hill St Marys

notable item/thing

rum

notable idea/issue

Treaty of New York
Revolutionary War
War of Independence
robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys
use of liquor by whites to influence Indians

document number

1793062390055

page start

349

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[view document] (5 pages) NOP01 (506 pages) Collection: Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d Congress, 1st Session, 1793, Vol. II [3C-B2] (RG 233) {M1268, roll 14} M: 1268, R: 14, 348-352
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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Chief White Lieutenant Upper Creeks, New York [n/a]
Recipient James Seagrove [unknown] [n/a]