Handwritten copies of three letters from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Major Richard Call.

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 J...

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Handwritten copies of three letters from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Major Richard Call.
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Call, Richard; Knox, Henry, 1750-1806; Creek Indians; Indians of North America--Government relations; Indians of North America--Land tenure; United States--Politics and government--1783-1865
description 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.
spelling Q0000022023 - Q0000022026Q22023 - Q22026Handwritten copies of three letters from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Major Richard Call.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.1791 March - July1791-031700-1799Call, Richard; Knox, Henry, 1750-1806; Creek Indians; Indians of North America--Government relations; Indians of North America--Land tenure; United States--Politics and government--1783-1865TextCorrespondenceKnox, HenryHenry Knox papersSPR716v34828Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/3682
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