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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.08080 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0096] July-September 1790 |
| Title | Draft of address to the U.S. Senate |
| Date | 11 August 1790 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | A complete draft, in the hand of Henry Knox, and with the addition of the word “Senate” in the hand of Alexander Hamilton, of Washington’s August 11, 1790 address to the Senate regarding the Treaty with the Creeks. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Land Transaction Frontiers and Exploration Cherokee Indian President Government and Civics Diplomacy Military History Treaty |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Law; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Henry Knox, the sole U.S. commissioner for this treaty, evidently drafted Washington’s speech for him, perhaps with Hamilton’s assistance. The president had laid the treaty before the Senate on August 7th; they ratified it on August 13th. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |