Creek

The Commissioner appointed by the president of the United States. under the fourth article of the treaty concluded with the Creek Nation, on the 8th day of January, 1821 to ascertain the balance that may be due by the Creek Nation to the citizens of the State of Georgia agreeable to the said article of treaty and the agreement between the Commissioners of Georgia and the Creek Nation, proceeded, in conformity to the instructions from the Department of War, to pronounce the following decisions on the several claims presented to him. Payments to Claims Rejected Claims Admitted 1791, James Espey. … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Claims admitted. 1793. Sarah Parker. Three. horses, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. The value of the property is ascertained by reference to the original claim, sworn to in 1802, and supported by the evidence of two witnesses. . 260.00 1793. Isaac Dennard. One horse, There being no evidence in support of this claim, it must be rejected. 100.00 . 1775 to ’82. Samuel Alexander, deceased.  Eight horses, seventy head of cattle, This claim i provided for by the treaty of Augusta; and, although, all the charges are not supported by full proof. it … Read more

To the House of Representatives of the United States: Washington, May 9, 1828 The report of the Secretary of War, herewith transmitted, with the documents annexed, contain the information requested by a resolution of the third of April last, relating to payments made to the citizens of Georgia under the fourth article of the Treaty with the Creek Nation, of 8th February, 1821, and to the disallowance of certain claims exhibited under that Treaty, and to the reasons for rejecting the same. John Quincy Adams. Department of War May 8, 1828 SIR : The Secretary of War, to whom was referred … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Claims admitted. 1799. Samuel Alexander, sen. deceased. Ten horses, – – 900.00 One hundred and fifty head of cattle, – -750 Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. The claim for property destroyed is not allowed. The treaty does not provide for it. 1,450.00 1.650.00 1780, ’81. Asa Alexander. Two horses, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. . 175.00 1788. John Cole, deceased. One negro, £80 sterling, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of New York. The claim for the cattle lost in 1793 is rejected for want of evidence in its support. … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Claims admitted. 1788. John Burnett. Eight negroes, at $300 each. Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of New York. The affidavit of the executors of J. Burnett. deceased. made at Coleraine, in 1796, and supported by the evidence of Martin Palmer, has been adopted as the criterion for ascertaining the value of the property. The charge for two negroes billed, houses. &c. burnt, and cattle and horses stolen, are rejected: they are not warranted by the terms of the treaty. 5,200.00 $2,400.00 1791, ’93. Thomas Findlay, deceased. Four horses, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Claims admitted. 1795. James Findley, one horse Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. The claim for the value of the horse lost in 1788, is rejected. because the treaty of New York, which followed the loss, does not provide for it. 45.00 $ 100.00 1793. Robert Wright, one horse, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine.   75.00 1799. Stephen Bishop, one horse. $ 125; 50 head of cattle. $ 200 This claim is provided for by the treaty of Fort Wilkinson, rind is rejected for the reasons assigned in the case of … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Claims admitted. 1793. Joseph Key. One horse, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. The charge for a horse lost in 1789 is rejected. The treaty of New York, which followed the loss, does not provide for it, 100.00 $ 75.00 1780. John Lang. Five horses, nine cattle, 9.520, provided for by the treaty of Augusta; one negro girl. $ 300, treaty of New York, Allowed. The charges for houses burnt and horses stolen in 1788 are rejected. The treaty of New York does not provide for them 400.00 320.00 1793. John Waller Key. Three … Read more

Payments to Claims Rejected Claims Admitted 1793. John Gilbert. Three horses, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. . 240.00 1778. David Thurmond. Four horses, &c. Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. . 478.00 1779. Mary Thurmond. Three horses, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. The value of the property has been ascertained by reference to the claim, sworn to in 1803, and supported by the testimony of David Thurmond. . 165.00 1793. George Shaw. One horse, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. . 75.00 1791, ’93. Alexander Reid, deceased. Thirteen head of … Read more

Payments to Claims Rejected Claims Admitted 1779. Charles McColours, deceased. Twenty-six head of cattle, one horse, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. . 211.80 1778, ’81. Drea Wilder. Six cows and calves, four horses, &c. Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. . 442.00 1779. William Wilder. Fifteen horses, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. . 1,200.00 1785. Wiseman Bridges. One horse, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Galphinton. . 100.00 1782. George Barber. Twenty-eight horses, at $ 50 each, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. . 1,400.00 1778. Robert Carr, deceased. … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Claims admitted. 1795-4. Archibald Norris. 2 horses. Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. . $  175.00 1786. Benjamin Elsbury. 4 horses, — – – $575.00 The valuation of the property appearing to be exorbitant, one-third was deducted from it $191.66, which is allowed, and provided for by the treaty of Shoulderbone. . 383.34 1786. Benjamin Elsbury, deceased. 1 mare and a colt, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Shoulderbone. The charges for the steer killed, and horses burnt, are rejected. They are not provided for by the treaty. . 200.00 1790. Joseph Smith. … Read more

Payments for Property Claims Rejected Claims Admitted 1792. John Rogers. 4 horses, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. . $ 510 00 1782. Michael Hindsman. 4 horses, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. . 420 00 1782. Thomas Lackey. 2 horses. Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. . 200.00 1777. Charles Heard, deceased. I negro, $500, 2 rifle guns, furniture, &c. and supposed to halve been carried off, $240. This much of the claim is allowed, and provided for by the treaty of Augusta. The charges for property destroyed, amounting to $600, is rejected, … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Claims Admitted 1789. William Daniel, deceased. Three horses, 235.00 . 1789. Thomas Barron. Two horses, 118.00 . 1788. Mary Rogers. Two horses, 90.00 . 1787. Samuel Barnett, deceased. Twelve horses, 650.00 . 1787. Alexander Corry. Three horses, 290.00 . 1787. Robert Corry. Two horses, 300.00 . 1787. Abram Barnett, deceased. Two horses, 150.00 . 1788. John Patrick, sen’r. Two horses, 150.00 . 1787. Zachariah Thompson, deceased. Two horses, 40.00 . 1788. Hugh Hall, deceased. Two horses, 175.00 . 1788. Robert Hendon. Two horses, 115.00 . 1789. James Bridges. Three horses 250.00 . 1787,’88. Joseph Carmichael. Four … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Claims admitted. 1775. James Wooton. deceased. Two horses. There is no evidence in support of this claim ; but it may be referred to the President. as a fair claim. As to the charge for the negro, it must be rejected. The mere circumstance of his having been missing cannot constitute a just charge against the Creek nation. If he was seen in the Creek nation, it was more than probable that he entered it voluntarily. The claimant should have demanded his negro from the nation, which appears to have been omitted. 300.00 150.00 1788. Jacob … Read more

The claims allowed tinder the foregoing decisions of the Commissioner have been classed under the different treaties by which they are provided for. The following statements will show the number and amount (alphabetically arranged) ascertained under each treaty; to which is added a statement embracing the class of claims which are not supported by full proof, but which are considered fair claims, and reported to the President for his special decision. Statement of Claims allowed by the Commissioner under the foregoing decisions, and which are provided for by the Treaty of Augusta. A. . 1779, Alexander, Samuel, sen. 1650.00 1780-81, … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Claims admitted. 1788. Martin Palmer. Forty-two horses, &c. 2,760.00 . 1788. William Summerlin. One hundred and fifty hogs, &c 640.00 . 1788. Unity Gauff. Sixty head of hogs, &c. 310.00 . 1788. George Jenkins. Five horses, 300.00 . 1787. Augustus Woods. Two horses, 220.00 . 1787. John Phenyl, deceased. One horse and two cows, &c 500.00 . 1788. George Fenly, deceased. Three horses, 240.00 . 1789. William Daniel. One horse, 300.00 . 1788. Thomas Daniel. Two horses, 150.00 . 1787. Abraham Heard. Two horses, 210.00 . 1787. Oliver Porter. Three head of horses, &c. 360.00 . … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Claims admitted. 1788. James Sansom, deceased. Four horses, &c. $580.00 . 1788. Solomon Strickland. Two horses, 110.00 . 1788. Richard Fretwell. Two horses, 150.00 . 1788. Willis Perry. One horse, 100.00 . 1789. Jno. White. Five horses, 545.00 . 1789. Jno. Bridges. One horse, 200.00 . 1789. Nathaniel Bridges. Three horses, 270.00 . 1789. J. F. Bridges. One horse, 135.00 . 1788. Thomas Bridges. One horse, 130.00 . 1788. John Rodgers. Two horses, 160.00 . 1787. William Ramsay. Three horses,    333.00 . 1787. Andrew Armour. One horse, 200.00 . 1787. John Armour. One dwelling house, … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected Claims Admitted 1788. Langley Bryant. 200 head of cattle, at $ 4 50, —$900 Dwelling house, &c. burnt, – – – .. – 500 1,400.00 . 1788. James Moore. Two horses, 160.00 . 1788. Leonard Harper. One horse, $300; two horses, $160, 150 head 01 cattle, a $4, – – – – 600 1,060.00 . 1787. James Patrick. Four horses, — $430 1788. Two horses, — $225 655.00 . 1789. Josiah Norris. One mare, $100; two houses and fences burnt, $150, 250.00 . 1788. Needhan. Norris. Two horses, 80.00 . 1789. Isaac Mckelroy, One mare, The … Read more

Payments to Claims rejected. Clams admitted. 1793. James Brearly, two horses, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. . 180.00 1792. Moses Snow, one mare and colt, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. . 120.00 1793. Francis Huff two horses, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. . 175.00 1790. James Britton, senr-. one horse, Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Coleraine. . 100.00 1780. Janet Runnels, one horse, $ 100 1781. two horses, – – – – $ 325 Allowed. Provided for by the treaty of Augusta. The claim for the horse killed, and … Read more