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Signing of the Treaty of New York
((Gazette of the United States, August 14, 1790--Courtesy of the National Archives)
DHFFC Transcript
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Secret Articles of the Treaty of New York
(Courtesy of the
National Archives)
DHFFC Transcript: DHFFC, v.2,p.248-250
The negotiations
with the Creek nation authorized by the Congress during its first session resulted in
the Treaty of New York. During August of 1790 chiefs of the Creek nation visited New
York City for the signing of this treaty. Their delegation was led by the politically
astute Alexander McGillivray who, although he was only one fourth Creek, served as
spokesman for that nation. Secret articles granting McGillivray the rank of Brigadier
General in the U.S. military forces and an annual pay of $1,200 were part of the Treaty
of New York.
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