Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Proclamation regarding the violation of treaties made with the Choctaw and Chicksaw tribes]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09397 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 26 August 1790 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy
President Washington warns citizens of the United States against violating certain treaties previously negotiated with Native American tribes. Instructs civil and military officers of the United States to govern themselves according to the treaties. Also signed by Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State (1790-1793), who has added the words "By the President" below Washington's signature. This draft proclamation is in the hand of Attorney General Edmund Randolph.
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