Protest Against U.S. Encroachment of Territory at Chickasaw Bluffs

Item

Type

Letterbook Copy

Title

Protest Against U.S. Encroachment of Territory at Chickasaw Bluffs

Description

Chickasaw delegation continues to protest the U.S. plans to install a garrison at Chickasaw Bluffs after the Spanish garrison is evacuated from that place. Submits documentation that proves U.S. promises regarding Chickasaw land, and asks if the Indians are now being trifled with in disregard for these promises. Says they desire the continued goodwill of the U.S. and a reaffirmation from the president that the Americans will respect the Indians' boundaries.

year created

1796

month created

12

day created

15

recipient

in collection

in image

notable person/group

Deputation
Chickasaw Nation
Chickasaw
Secretary of War
James McHenry
Spaniards
President
George Washington
Malcolm McGhee
interpreter
Holatta Mataha
Mingo Mataha
George Colbert
Thomas Brown
John Brown
George Augusta
Holatta Hachee
Holata Tusaka

notable location

Philadelphia
Chickasaw Bluffs
Chickasaw land

notable item/thing

rights
land
garrison
tract
remonstrance
instruments
boundaries

document number

1796121540001

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) IDD03 (157 pages) Collection: John Adams Papers [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Chiefs of the Chickasaw Nation [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient James McHenry [unknown] [n/a]