History of Alabama, and Incidentally of Georgia and Mississippi, from the Earliest Period (Volume 2) (Paperback)


Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1851. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXXIX. TREATY OF FORT JACKSON--ATTACK UPON MO- BILE POINT--MARCH UPON PENSACOLA. On the resignations of Generals Hamilton and Harrison, Chapter Jackson had been promoted to the rank of major-general. Leaving the Hermitage once more, he proceeded, with a small escort, to Fort Jackson, where he safely arrived, and j1?14, assumed the command of the Southern army. He had been empowered by the Federal Government to conclude a treaty of peace with the Creek nation. After much opposition from the Big Warrior, and other Chiefs, to the surrender of the territory which was demanded, a treaty was signed. It was August 9 stipulated that a line should commence upon the Coosa, at the southern boundary of the Cherokee nation, and continue down that river to Wetumpka, and thence eastwardly to Georgia. East and north of that line, containing upwards of one hundred and fifty thousand square miles, remained to the Indians. West and south of it, was secured to the United States. This territory was obtained as an indemnification for the expenses incurred by the government in prosecuting the war. Before the treaty was signed, the Big Warrior Vol. n. 19 Chapter addressed Jackson and Hawkins, in a long speech, and ten XXXIX. dered them, in the name of the friendly Chiefs, a reservation of three miles square of land, each, "to be chosen where you like, from that we are going to give, as near as you can to us, for we want you to live by us, and give us your advice." To George Mayfield and Alexander Curnells, their interpreters, they also gave one mile square, each. Jackson accepted of this national mark of regard for him, if approved by the President, who, he said, "would, doubtless, appropriate its value in aid of your naked women and children." Colonel Hawkins said: "I have been long among you--I...

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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1851. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXXIX. TREATY OF FORT JACKSON--ATTACK UPON MO- BILE POINT--MARCH UPON PENSACOLA. On the resignations of Generals Hamilton and Harrison, Chapter Jackson had been promoted to the rank of major-general. Leaving the Hermitage once more, he proceeded, with a small escort, to Fort Jackson, where he safely arrived, and j1?14, assumed the command of the Southern army. He had been empowered by the Federal Government to conclude a treaty of peace with the Creek nation. After much opposition from the Big Warrior, and other Chiefs, to the surrender of the territory which was demanded, a treaty was signed. It was August 9 stipulated that a line should commence upon the Coosa, at the southern boundary of the Cherokee nation, and continue down that river to Wetumpka, and thence eastwardly to Georgia. East and north of that line, containing upwards of one hundred and fifty thousand square miles, remained to the Indians. West and south of it, was secured to the United States. This territory was obtained as an indemnification for the expenses incurred by the government in prosecuting the war. Before the treaty was signed, the Big Warrior Vol. n. 19 Chapter addressed Jackson and Hawkins, in a long speech, and ten XXXIX. dered them, in the name of the friendly Chiefs, a reservation of three miles square of land, each, "to be chosen where you like, from that we are going to give, as near as you can to us, for we want you to live by us, and give us your advice." To George Mayfield and Alexander Curnells, their interpreters, they also gave one mile square, each. Jackson accepted of this national mark of regard for him, if approved by the President, who, he said, "would, doubtless, appropriate its value in aid of your naked women and children." Colonel Hawkins said: "I have been long among you--I...

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2012

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246 x 189 x 6mm (L x W x T)

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114

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978-1-154-37623-4

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9781154376234

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