Commitment to Peace with the United States
Type
Copy of document
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
sent from location
Upper Creeks, New York
recipient
in collection
in image
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
