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8 August 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Minutes of Spanish treaty with Creeks]
Minutes of the Spanish treaty with the Creeks prepared for Creek chief Alexander McGillivray.
GLC02437.04680
10 August 1790
Street, Samuel, fl. 1790
to Alexander McGillivray
Street, representing the Five Nations, poses a list of questions to Creek chief McGillivray regarding the particulars of McGillivray's negotiations and agreements with the United States government. Touches on issues such as whether the U.S...
GLC02437.04683
18 August 1790
Secretary of War Knox writes Creek chief McGillivray expressing his pleasure that they could agree on the Treaty of Peace. Knox expects McGillivray will be a positive example to his people. Knox talks about the Cherokees and says he hopes to...
GLC02437.04684
August 1790
[Proposed instructions but not given to the Secretary of War about the Creek Treaty]
Instructions that were never actually given to Knox regarding the Creek Nation. Instructs Knox he has the power and consent of the Senate to arrange a "treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America and the Creek Nation of...
GLC02437.04707
Minutes taken by Henry Knox from General McGillivray respecting the Creeks
In the hand of Henry Knox. Creek chief McGillivray describes a history of the Creeks in Georgia. Begins by describing the differences between the Muskogees and the "Alabamas" who at one time lived together. The Alabamas were the "weakest" and were...
GLC02437.04708
9 September 1790
Sewell, David, fl. 1790
[Copy of statement of fact in the case of United States vs. George Tyler]
A copy of a statement concerning the United States v. George Tyler "made by the Judge [David Sewall] of the District and directed to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States." George Tyler had been fined four hundred...
GLC02437.04749
circa 1790
[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
1 December 1790
[Receipt from John]
A bill of $125 from John Webb to Knox for furniture removal from New York City to Philadelphia. Webb signs at the bottom that payment was received in full. Docketed by Henry Knox.
GLC02437.04787
[Receipt from John Webb]
Receipt of $125 from John Webb to Knox for furniture removal from New York City to Philadelphia. Webb signs receipt at bottom of page.
GLC02437.04788
20 December 1790
Ogden, Abraham, 1723-1790
to Samuel Ogden
Abraham Ogden writes his brother Samuel to show his surprise at "Mr. Hockton's Resignation" from an office he held. Abraham Ogden believes that maybe it was due to his desire to involve himself in New Jersey politics. Abraham Ogden declares that it...
GLC02437.04803
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