Carrying the Treaty into Effect
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Carrying the Treaty into Effect
Description
Knox informs McGillivray, a Creek headman and interpreter, that Andrew Ellicott will be surveying the boundary line until his brother Joseph can join him. Since the boundary was established by the Treaty of New York, it is hoped that the Creeks will cooperate in drawing the line and will assist in maintaining peace on the southwestern frontier.
year created
1791
month created
09
day created
08
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Alexander McGillivray
Henry Knox
Mr. Heth
Andrew Ellicott
President of the United States [Washington]
Creek Nation of Indians
Joseph Ellicott
notable location
War Department
south branch of the Oconee
Currahee mountain
southwestern frontiers
notable item/thing
boundary line between the United States and the Creek nation of Indians
treaty of the 7th of August, 1790 [Treaty of New York]
approbation of the President
public service
establishment of the line
future dissensions
well disposed part of the Creeks
tranquility of the southwestern frontiers
notable phrase
The President of the United States directs me to express his firm expectations, that the Creek nation will take every opportunity to carry the treaty into effect--a measure with which their happiness, and the tranquility of the southwestern frontiers are intimately blended.
document number
1791090800400
Item sets
Document instances
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander McGillivray | [unknown] | [n/a] |