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Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Indian treaties]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09985 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa July - August 1789 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 33.8 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

Discusses treaties with the Indians, particularly the Creeks. Mentions a land dispute between the natives and settlers in Georgia, which has been a major roadblock to obtaining a treaty. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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