Comments on Negotiations with Cherokee; Root of Problem with Indians Reluctant to Sell Land
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Comments on Negotiations with Cherokee; Root of Problem with Indians Reluctant to Sell Land
Description
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's letters concerning treaty negotiations with the Cherokee. He confirms the commission of Col. Butler as an Indian commissioner, and comments on the root of the problem: "The Indians have been taught to misunderstand the advice against selling their land to individuals, for advice against selling to the United States."
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
20
author
sent from location
Quincy
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
John Adams
President United States
Secretary of War
Colonel Butler
Cherokee
Indians
Indian Commissioner
notable location
Massachusetts
Quincy
notable item/thing
land sales
document number
1798082040301
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | IDK10 (2 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | 3667, R: 119 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Adams | Quincy | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |