Georgia Address to Creek Nation
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Georgia Address to Creek Nation
Description
Message to the leaders and warriors of the Creek Nation from the State of Georgia. Discusses disputed boundaries. Implores them that President Washington is desirous of engaging in friendly relations with them, but that they have not returned prisoners and have stolen a great number of horses, cattle, and slaves. Also addresses their concern about white encroachment on the frontier along the Oconee River, which violates a prior treaty. President Washington is vowing to remove the said settlers and the disputed fortification there. Insists that if they desire peace, white Americans will take no more of their land. Encourages the use of the land for purposes of ploughing and planting.
year created
1794
month created
08
day created
11
author
sent from location
State House, Augusta
recipient
in collection
in publication
recipient note
To the Head-men and Warriors of the Creek Nation.
notable person/group
Creek Nation
Indians
head-men
warriors
Creeks
George Matthews
Mordecai
George Washington
squaws
children
prisoners
John Galphin
James Seagrove
Spaniards
Panton
negroes
slaves
British
French
Meriwether
White-bird king
Cherokees
chiefs
wives
children
notable location
State House
Georgia
Augusta
New York
Apalachy River
Tulapaka River
St. Mary's
Spain
Britain
France
Fort Fidius
Oconee
notable item/thing
goods
presents
gift
boundary
bread
corn
store
murder
horses
cattle
peace
skins
furs
goods
forts
fortifications
land
rent
bread
meat
agriculture
oak tree
ploughing
planting
document number
1794081190100
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 | George Mathews | State House, Augusta | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Creek Nation of Indians | [unknown] | [n/a] |