We have contracted with the State of Georgia to extinguish the title to the Indian lands lying within that state, and at the same time have stipulated with the Creeks and Cherokees that they should hold their lands forever.
Adams outlines the contradictory agreements made regarding Indian lands in Georgia, emphasizing the complexity of the situation.
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