GO. WASHINGTON.

I shall conceive myself bound to exert the powers intrusted to me by the Constitution in order to carry into faithful execution the treaty of Hopewell

the United States formed a treaty with the Cherokees in November, 1785

the white people settled on the frontiers had openly violated the said boundary by intruding on the Indian lands

the treaty with the Creeks may be regarded as the main foundation of the future peace and prosperity of the Southwestern frontier of the United States

I have directed the commissioner to whom the charge of adjusting this treaty has been committed to lay before you such papers and documents...

It is to be expected that it will also in its consequences be the means of firmly attaching the Creeks and the neighboring tribes to the interests of the United States.

It contains a regular, full, and definitive relinquishment on the part of the Creek Nation of the Oconee land.

But although the most valuable of the disputed land is included, yet there is a certain claim of Georgia...

It therefore appears to be important to form a secret article of a treaty similar to the one which accompanies this message.

The trade of the Indians is a main mean of their political management.

Will such an article be proper?

It is therefore agreed between the said parties that in the event of any such obstructions happening it shall be lawful for such persons as---- ----shall designate to introduce into and transport through the territories of the United…

The ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America by the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations was received by me last night.

Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:

I therefore nominate M, de Poiery to be a captain by brevet.

Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:

There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.