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October 5, 1802
Alexandria Advertiser And Commercial Intelligencer
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
In September 1802, Col. Hawkins reports the Creeks' willingness to cede lands to the Ockmulga, with a meeting at Hickory Ground in Upper Creeks territory. Thirteen chiefs informed him they shot the Indian who killed Gentrey of Cumberland, demonstrating obedience to his orders.
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PETERSBURG, October 1.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Greenborough, to his friend in Augusta, Georgia, dated Sept. 16, 1802.
"By a letter received a few days ago from Col. Hawkins, it appears that it is the wish of the Creeks to give up the lands as far as the Ockmulga: they meet this month at the Hickory Ground, in the territory of the Upper Creeks, and as the Indians never were so willing to relinquish territory of the Upper Creeks, and as I may hazard the assertion, that Ockmulga, will no doubt be obtained. They say that by selling this land, they will be enabled to get stock and working tools; so far has this good man (Col. Hawkins) succeeded in civilizing these savages--13 chiefs came to him the 26th August, with the information that they had shot the Indian who had killed Gentrey, of Cumberland: Indeed, he finds very little difficulty in having shot or whipped those that transgress his orders, which are as punctually obeyed as an officer who commands a garrison. Presuming this will be pleasing intelligence, I hasten to communicate it."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Greenborough, to his friend in Augusta, Georgia, dated Sept. 16, 1802.
"By a letter received a few days ago from Col. Hawkins, it appears that it is the wish of the Creeks to give up the lands as far as the Ockmulga: they meet this month at the Hickory Ground, in the territory of the Upper Creeks, and as the Indians never were so willing to relinquish territory of the Upper Creeks, and as I may hazard the assertion, that Ockmulga, will no doubt be obtained. They say that by selling this land, they will be enabled to get stock and working tools; so far has this good man (Col. Hawkins) succeeded in civilizing these savages--13 chiefs came to him the 26th August, with the information that they had shot the Indian who had killed Gentrey, of Cumberland: Indeed, he finds very little difficulty in having shot or whipped those that transgress his orders, which are as punctually obeyed as an officer who commands a garrison. Presuming this will be pleasing intelligence, I hasten to communicate it."
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Creek Indians
Land Cession
Ockmulga
Col Hawkins
Indian Execution
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Hawkins
Gentrey Of Cumberland
Where did it happen?
Hickory Ground, Territory Of The Upper Creeks
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Hickory Ground, Territory Of The Upper Creeks
Event Date
September 1802
Key Persons
Col. Hawkins
Gentrey Of Cumberland
Outcome
creeks willing to cede lands to ockmulga; indian shot for killing gentrey
Event Details
Creeks wish to give up lands as far as Ockmulga and meet at Hickory Ground; 13 chiefs report shooting the Indian who killed Gentrey; Col. Hawkins succeeds in civilizing them and enforcing orders