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Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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The estate of Col. Benjamin Hawkins, former Creek nation Indian agent, settled accounts exceeding $200,000 with the U.S. government on the 23rd inst., with a small balance in favor of the estate, countering congressional concerns about departmental delinquency.
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The balance though not very large was in favor of the Colonel's estate.
During the last session of Congress, many of the members were impressed with the opinion that there was a general delinquency on the part of the agents in the Indian Department. We notice this settlement, with a view to do away any sentiment that might have been entertained unfavorable to the well merited fame of that valuable and distinguished officer.
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23d Inst.
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the balance though not very large was in favor of the colonel's estate.
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The accounts of the late Col. Benjamin Hawkins, agent of Indian affairs in the Creek nation exceeding two hundred thousand dollars, were closed with government by his executor, William Hawkins Esq late Governor of the state of North Carolina. During the last session of Congress, many members were impressed with the opinion that there was a general delinquency on the part of the agents in the Indian Department. This settlement is noticed to do away any sentiment unfavorable to the well merited fame of that valuable and distinguished officer.