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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04677 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0096] July-September 1790 |
| Title | Partial outline of proposed treaty with the Creek Indians |
| Date | 7 August 1790 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Draft of part of a treaty. Document reads in full: "First - In order to effect a consolidation of the interests of the United States and the Creek nation, it is hereby stipulated that Alexander McGillivray the beloved Chief of the Said nation shall also be constituted the Agent of the United States in the said nation, with the rank of Brigadier General and the pay of one thousand two hundred dollars per annum, on his taking the usual oaths required by law. Second - And the said Alexander McGillivray hereby stipulated to use his highest exertions to endeavor to cultivate the firmest friendship between the United States and the said Creek nation. Third - The United States agree to educate and clothe such of the Creek youths as shall be agreed upon, not exceeding four in a number at any one time." |
| Subjects | American Indian History Muscogee (Creeks) Indian Revolutionary War General Diplomacy Treaty Finance Government and Civics Oath Military History Education Clothing and Accessories |
| People | McGillivray, Alexander (1750-1793) |
| Theme | Native Americans; Westward Expansion; Government & Politics; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Outline of proposed treaty with the Creek Indians |