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Rules of the House of Warriors Adopted 12-07-1903 [Creek Indians]

Pamphlet containing rules of behavior when in assembly. Printed in English and Creek.

GLC03775.02

[Land indenture for the sale of Creek Indian land in "Talladega Town of Indians" to Benjamin Mattison]

Partially printed indenture between Fullote Logan, a Creek Indian woman of Talladega County, Alabama, and Benjamin Mattison. Mattison purchased the land for $500 on 9 May 1834. An autograph note by Hugh G. Banlay, clerk of the Talladega County...

GLC04679

to Lt. Col. Smith

General Flournoy expresses alarm and seeks information about Smith's situation near St. Mary's, Georgia. Indicates that he is ordering reinforcements for him. Flournoy was a lawyer before serving in the War of 1812, when he succeeded General James...

GLC02714

[Report on relations between the United States and Native Americans]

Circa date previously estimated. "The measure adopted by the general government, relative to the Indian tribes within the lands of the United States, are replete with moderation... and humanity. Philosophers and the intelligent part of humankind...

GLC02437.09446

[Remarks on Treaty with the Creek Nation]

Discusses U.S. relations with the Creek Indians. States, "The treaty with the Creek nation of Indians is a new and honorable evidence of the vigilance and wisdom of the [executive] of the U.S." Mentions the Oconee River in Georgia and possibly...

GLC02437.09452

[Regarding Creek Indians] [incomplete]

Discusses land claims and the conflict and wars this is causing with the Creek Indians. Vigorously argues in favor of a treaty (probably the 1790 Treaty of New York).

GLC02437.08201

[Expenses for recruiting]

Written in Knox's hand. List of expenses for the recruiting service. Goods and services include clothing, transportation, bounties, rations, medicine and pay to recruiters. Tens of thousands of dollars was allocated and spent. Page 4 has a...

GLC02437.08413

The present number of troops

Notes the number of troops stationed in Ohio, Florida, the North Carolina frontier, Georgia. Troop totals add up to 1,680. Lists reasons for the proposed troop augmentation. These reasons include: to awe the Wabash and Creek Indians, to draw "a...

GLC02437.08454

to Henry Knox [Fragment]

Placing Knox in charge of certain affairs of govenrment, because he is going on "a journey to the Southern States." Gives Knox orders regarding various military actions, including troop recruitment, hostilities "against the indians." and treaty...

GLC02437.09312

to Henry Knox

Countersigned by Henry Knox. Instructs Knox regarding his conduct (notes that the principles imparted are to remain secret). Indicates that the Government of the United States are determined that their administration of Indian Affairs shall be...

GLC02437.09398

to James Monroe

Writes to Secretary of State Monroe after his successful treaty negotiations with the Cherokee and Chickasaw regarding "their claim South of the Tennessee that interferes with the [C]reek cession." Comments on difficulties with the Chickasaw, who...

GLC00151

[Drafts of secret articles in a treaty between the United States and the Creek Nation]

A working manuscript that has been corrected by Knox probably intended for George Washington. Consists of several secret articles pertaining to the proposed treaty; in each case, "secret" has been struck. One article grants trading rights in United...

GLC02437.09459

to John Milledge

Cosigned by Abraham Baldwin. Notifies the recipient of the ratification of the treaty with the Creek Indians. Hopes this treaty will lead the government to attempt to acquire even more Indian lands in the region.

GLC02498.06

to William Graham

Foster expresses his enduring friendship for Graham, though the two have not seen each other in years. Discusses Jackson's victory over the Creek Indians, their surrender, and other local news.

GLC02801

to William Graham

Foster discusses a campaign against the Creek Indians, led by Andrew Jackson, in which he was a participant. Discusses the "unlawful pretensions" of the British, demands that Americans "must be as safe abroad as at home," and hopes the War of 1812...

GLC02802

to William Graham

Talks about the "glorious & transporting news" of Andrew Jackson's victory over the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, which would prove to be the effective end of the Creek War. Exalts over "the true Genl. Jackson," and his success...

GLC02804

Weekly register. [Vol. 5, no.16 (December 18, 1813)]

Oliver H. Perry, William Henry Harrison. Published by H. Niles.
War of 1812 and Creek War

GLC08770

Columbian centinel. [No. 3135 (April 23, 1890)]

Claims that the Creek Nation had received a crippling defeat from General Andrew Jackson in Georgia. Describes battles between the French and Russia in France (as part of the Napoleonic Wars). Includes on page two an account of the Creeks' defeat...

GLC08777

[List of goods to be purchased for the Creek Indians]

An estimate of goods to be purchased for the Creek Indians. The list includes items such as blankets, tailor's thread, saddles, and rifles with an estimated cost of $8.915.

GLC02437.06233

[Memorandum on the visit of John Pope to Henry Knox]

This document describes the visit of "Mr. John Pope or Colonel Pope" who was from near Richmond, Virginia. Reports that Pope claimed to have gone down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers last spring in the employ of Patrick Henry and David Ross of the...

GLC02437.05187

to Henry Knox

Refers to his travels from Richmond, Virginia through Kentucky, Louisiana, and the two Floridas "under the governance of" Alexander McGillivray. Says he cannot return home without monetary help from Knox. Chooses to ask Knox because of "the...

GLC02437.05216

[Minutes of a conversation]

Minutes of a conversation between Knox and two "Commissionaires of his Catholic Majesty" from Spain, José Ignacio de Viar and José de Jáudenes y Nebot. Discusses relations between Spain and the United States as well as those with the Indians....

GLC02437.05601

[Receipt for the pay of Caleb Swan]

Receipt for the $150 paid to Caleb Swan as a deputy agent to the Creek Indians from 14 February-14 May 1791. A note indicates that Caleb's brother Samuel Swan was given the money by Henry Knox of the War Department. The receipt appears to be...

GLC02437.05219

[Proceedings before the treaty with the Creek Nation]

Details the upstanding behavior of President George Washington in the treaty negotiations with the Creek Nation. Relates the past arrangements and relationships between the Creeks in Savannah, Georgia and the United States. Date listed in pencil at...

GLC02437.04786

[Minutes for Creek Treaty]

Draft of a treaty between the United States and the Creek nation stipulating that Creek Chief Alexander McGillivray would be the liaison with the "rank of Brigadier General." The "great medal chiefs" will also be granted a commission and two agents...

GLC02437.04785