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Washington, Jefferson & Adams sign an Act of Congress...
Item # 700646
September 07, 1790
THE CONCORD HERALD & NEW HAMPSHIRE INTELLIGENCER, Sept. 7, 1790
* Treaty of New York
* Creek Nation - Indians
* President George Washington
* Southeast boundaries dispute
A rather scarce title, existing for just 4 years. Only 3 American institutions have this date in their collections.
* Treaty of New York
* Creek Nation - Indians
* President George Washington
* Southeast boundaries dispute
A rather scarce title, existing for just 4 years. Only 3 American institutions have this date in their collections.
The most significant content is the printing of President George Washington's historic Treaty with the Creek Nation (also known as The Treaty of New York). See photos for portions. Background information is also provided at the end of this listing.
The front page has over a full column taken up with: "Laws Of the United States" "An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of Government for the year 1790" which is signed in italic type by the President: George Washington, as well as by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
Page 3 has a report concerning a meeting between New York & Vermont commissioners: "...for the purpose of once more attempting to settle the boundary lines between the two states, that the latter may obtain a congressional admission into the federal union...". Vermont would become the 14th state six months later.
Four pages, very nice condition.
AI notes: The Treaty of New York (1790) was a landmark agreement between the United States and the Creek Nation, negotiated under President George Washington to secure peace and define territorial boundaries in the Southeast. Representing the Creeks was Alexander McGillivray, a leader of mixed Creek and European descent who sought to protect Creek lands from encroaching settlers. The treaty established formal boundaries for Creek territory in what is now Georgia and the Mississippi Territory, required the Creek Nation to recognize U.S. sovereignty, and promised U.S. protection from further settler invasions. It also included provisions for trade and annual payments from the United States to the Creeks, reflecting an effort to maintain diplomatic and economic relations. While the treaty temporarily reduced violence along the frontier, its enforcement was uneven, and continued pressure from settlers ultimately undermined Creek landholdings, setting the stage for future conflicts in the early 19th century.
AI notes: The Treaty of New York (1790) was a landmark agreement between the United States and the Creek Nation, negotiated under President George Washington to secure peace and define territorial boundaries in the Southeast. Representing the Creeks was Alexander McGillivray, a leader of mixed Creek and European descent who sought to protect Creek lands from encroaching settlers. The treaty established formal boundaries for Creek territory in what is now Georgia and the Mississippi Territory, required the Creek Nation to recognize U.S. sovereignty, and promised U.S. protection from further settler invasions. It also included provisions for trade and annual payments from the United States to the Creeks, reflecting an effort to maintain diplomatic and economic relations. While the treaty temporarily reduced violence along the frontier, its enforcement was uneven, and continued pressure from settlers ultimately undermined Creek landholdings, setting the stage for future conflicts in the early 19th century.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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