Choctaw Chiefs' Objections to U.S. Encroachment
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
Choctaw Chiefs' Objections to U.S. Encroachment
Description
Wishes to renew friendship with U.S., and profess that the Choctaw have never broken any faith with the Americans. Discusses the exact parameters of the boundary of Choctaw land, asks that the U.S. honor its promises to keep whites out of Choctaw country, and to respect the integrity of the country by not setting up a garrison at Chickasaw Bluffs. Another chief speaks to remind the Americans of he and other Chickasaws who allied with General Wayne's army in 1794, asks for goods promised to him and his warriors at that time, but which were not received. Other Indians speak at short length asking for passes, etc.
year created
1796
month created
12
day created
16
recipient
in collection
in image
note
No tif image.
author note
Choctaw Nation.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Chiefs of the Choctaw Nation
Chiefs
Indians
Choctaw
Eatcheehospoia
Colonel Hawkins
Secretary of War
Creek
Chickasaw
Spanish Garrison
President of the United States
women and children
Americans
settlers
Parshenahla
Spaniards
General Robertson
warriors
General Wayne
Anthony Wayne
Shappanahooma
Red Flag
newphew
Mingo Housps
Hoolteneba
Franchimastobo
Tobsko
Smith
niece
notable location
frontiers
Choctaw lands
Tombigly River
Mobile
Sipsy
Cohoppo
Albahama
Cohoppa
Three Mile Creek
sea coast
Chickasahee River
Nunneweya River
lake
Bochitta
Netubben Creek
Galveys Town
Mud Fort
Mississippi River
Natches
Natche
Big Red Creek
Walnut Hills
upper towns
Cumberland
Spanish Territory
Governor of Florida
notable item/thing
talk
eagle's tail
peace
promises
treaties
lands
boundary line
trading roads
water courses
garrison
boundaries
encroachment
yearly presents
fort
health
arms
clothing
gun
saddle
plated stirrups
medals
hat with feathers
red feather
pipe hatchet
white string
beads
navigation
flag
document number
1796121640302
page start
75
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (8 pages) | IDD03 (157 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 384 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Chiefs of the Chickasaw Nation | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Author | Eatcheehoopoia Chief of the Choctaws | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |