| Summary: | In the first two letters (written March 17 and May 25, 1791), Knox discusses gathering troops "for the purpose of marking the line next October mentioned in the treaty of the Creeks" (referring to the new boundary lines agreed upon in the Treaty of New York). In the third letter, written July 13, Knox explains that the soldiers (who "should be directed with the highest prudence and circumspection") will be stationed in Georgia to to protect the white settlers there. He then stresses the need to maintain peace with the Creek Indians: "...all hostile parade or threatening appearances are to be avoided. On the contrary the most cordial conduct is to be observed to all well behaved and friendly Indians...upon any extraordinary case you are to take such measures as shall relate to the defense of the troops, or the immediate protection of the country. But you are carefully to avoid every step which may involve the Union in hostilities with the Indians.." The second page appears twice, once with an addition pinned to the page, and once without it. A transcript for the third letter is included.
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