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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04676 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0096] July-September 1790 |
| Title | Speech of the commissioner to the Creeks previously to their signing the treaty August 7th 1790 |
| Date | 7 August 1790 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Title taken from docket. Calling forth "King, chiefs & warriors of the Creek nation attend," Secretary of War and Commissioner of the Treaty of Peace Knox makes a speech praising the agreement between the United States and the Creeks. Knox assures the Creeks that the United States will "never depart from their promises." He also cautions the Creeks to "guard the conduct" of "your rash young men" and insisted the United States would "guard the conduct of ours." |
| Subjects | American Indian History Muscogee (Creeks) Indian Revolutionary War General Diplomacy Treaty Government and Civics Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Law Military History |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Native Americans; Westward Expansion; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |