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In this letter, [[wikipedia:Patrick Henry|Patrick Henry]] writes to [[George Wythe]], and states that, a traty has been made with the Cherokee Native Americans:
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With this letter [[wikipedia:Patrick Henry|Patrick Henry]] sent a copy of a treaty he concluded with the Cherokee to [[George Wythe]] as Speaker of the House of Delegates.<ref>"Gov. Henry to George Wythe (From Va. State Archives, Ex. Com.)," in ''Official Letters of the Governors of the State of Virginia'', vol. 1, ''The Letters of Patrick Henry,'' ed. H. R. McIlwaine (Richmond: Superintendent of Public Printing, 1926), 151. The printed letter includes footnote "196" after the word "Cherokees": "The Assembly having referred it to the Governour and this Board, to direct the completion of the Treaty began with the Cherokee Indians in such manner as they think best. ''Resolved'' that the Governor be desired to confer with the Cherokee Chiefs and Warriors from time to time, during their stay, upon the subject of all disputes now subsisting between them and this State, and of the Treaty of peace now under Consideration with them, and receive any proposals they make, and give proper answer to them, preparatory to completing the treaty to be held at the great Island the 26th of next month, and that this Board will attend at such Conferences as may be appointed, and that Dr. Walker and Colo Christian be desired to provide from the public store or any other place, proper presents to be made to the Indians now here, and consider of what is necessary to provide for the Indians at the next meeting at the Great Island.” Journal (1776-1777) p. 422.</ref>
<ref>Governor Henry to George Wythe, 24 May 1777, in Official Letters of the Governors of the State of Virginia, vol. 1, The Letters of Patrick Henry, ed. H. R. McIlwaine (Richmond: Superintendent of Public Printing, 1926), 151-152.</ref>
 
  
==Letter text, May 24, 1777==
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==Letter text==
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<div align="center">GOV. HENRY TO GEORGE WYTHE.<br /></div>
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May 24th, 1777
<div align="center">(''From Va. State Archives, Ex. Com.'')<br /></div>
 
<div align="right">May 24th, 1777<br /></div>
 
  
''Sir.''
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Sir.
  
The Treat lately conclude with the Cherokees<sup>196</sup> I have the Honor to transmit to the House of Delegates for their perusal. I am
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The Treaty lately concluded with the Cherokees I have the Honor to transmit to the House of Delegates for their perusal. I am
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Sir<br />
  
<div align="center">Sir<br /></div>
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Y<sup>r</sup> mo. ob<sup>t</sup> & very<br />
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hble. Serv<sup>t</sup><br />
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P. HENRY<br />
  
<div align="right">Y<sup>r</sup> mo. Ob<sup>t</sup> & very<br /></div>
 
  
<div align="right">Hble. Serv<sup>t</sup><br /></div>
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The hon’ble<br />
 
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George Wythe, Esq<sup>r</sup><br />
<div align="right">P. HENRY<br /></div>
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Speaker of the House of Delegates
 
 
The hon’ble
 
 
 
George Wythe, Esqr
 
 
 
Speaker of the House of Delegates
 
 
</blockquote>
 
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==Foot Note==
 
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<sup>196</sup> “The Assembly having referred it to the Governour [''sic''] and this Board, to direct the completion of the Treaty began with the Cherokee Indians in such manner as they think best.  ''Resolved'' that the Governor be desired to confer with the Cherokee Chiefs and Warriors from time to time, during their stay, upon the subject of all disputes now subsisting between them and this State, and of the Treaty of peace now under Consideration with them, and receive any proposals they make, and give proper answer to them, preparatory to completing the treaty to be held at the great Island the 26th of next month, and that this Board will attend at such Conferences as may be appointed, and that Dr. Walker and Colo Christian be desired to provide from the pubic store or any other place, proper presents to be made to the Indians no here, and consider of what is necessary to provide for the Indians at the next meeting at the Great Island.” Journal (1776-1777) p. 422.
 
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==Letter text, May 24==
 
===Page 152===
 
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<div align="center">(''From Journal of the House of Delegates.'')<br /></div>
 
<div align="right">Saturday May 24.<br /></div>
 
 
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Governor, inclosing the treaty lately concluded with the Cherokee Indians.
 
  
''Ordered'', That the Governor and Council be desired to lay before the House a state of our trade, together with the supplies of arms, ammunition, clothing, blankets, and provisions, for the army, which are now on hand.
 
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==See also==
 
==See also==
*[[Wythe et al. to Patrick Henry(?), 7 November 1776]]
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*[[Wythe, et al. to Patrick Henry(?), 7 November 1776]]
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*[[Patrick Henry to Wythe, 27 May 1777]]
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*[[Patrick Henry to Wythe, 27 May 1777 (2)]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==External links==
 
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[[Category:Letters and Papers]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:52, 19 April 2024

With this letter Patrick Henry sent a copy of a treaty he concluded with the Cherokee to George Wythe as Speaker of the House of Delegates.[1]

Letter text

May 24th, 1777

Sir.

The Treaty lately concluded with the Cherokees I have the Honor to transmit to the House of Delegates for their perusal. I am Sir

Yr mo. obt & very
hble. Servt
P. HENRY


The hon’ble
George Wythe, Esqr
Speaker of the House of Delegates

See also

References

  1. "Gov. Henry to George Wythe (From Va. State Archives, Ex. Com.)," in Official Letters of the Governors of the State of Virginia, vol. 1, The Letters of Patrick Henry, ed. H. R. McIlwaine (Richmond: Superintendent of Public Printing, 1926), 151. The printed letter includes footnote "196" after the word "Cherokees": "The Assembly having referred it to the Governour and this Board, to direct the completion of the Treaty began with the Cherokee Indians in such manner as they think best. Resolved that the Governor be desired to confer with the Cherokee Chiefs and Warriors from time to time, during their stay, upon the subject of all disputes now subsisting between them and this State, and of the Treaty of peace now under Consideration with them, and receive any proposals they make, and give proper answer to them, preparatory to completing the treaty to be held at the great Island the 26th of next month, and that this Board will attend at such Conferences as may be appointed, and that Dr. Walker and Colo Christian be desired to provide from the public store or any other place, proper presents to be made to the Indians now here, and consider of what is necessary to provide for the Indians at the next meeting at the Great Island.” Journal (1776-1777) p. 422.

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