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Benjamin Hawkins letters
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Benjamin Hawkins letters | |
| Creator: Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1800 November 9, 1802 March 21 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (2 letters) | |
| Collection Number: ms943 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Benjamin Hawkins (1754-1816), planter, Indian agent (appointed by U.S. president George Washington in 1796), general superintendent of all Indians south of the Ohio, born in Warren County, North Carolina.
For more information, see the article Benjamin Hawkins (1754-1816) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two letters written by Benjamin Hawkins. Dated Fort Williamson, November 9, 1800, for David Henley, the first letter informs Henley of affairs among the Creek Indians and tells of moving his residence to Toolcambatchee, on the Tallapoosa River. Dated Toolcambatchee, Ga., March 21, 1802, to Mr. Joseph Clay, the second letter reports that a conference with the Creeks will be held on May 1st which will be of interest to Georgia and the Indians.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Benjamin Hawkins letters, ms943, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, zthe University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2015.
General Notes
Also available online as part of the Southeastern Native American Documents database.