This lengthy compilation of documents describes the breakdown of a treaty that resulted in fraudulent purchases of Creek lands by white settlers and speculators, the dire conditions of the tribal members, and the military response to “hostilities” leading up to the forced removal of the tribe westward in the Trail of Tears. In short, the report captures the official federal rationale for removal. 413 pages. Printed by Blair & Rives in Washington. Disbound, housed in a stiff paper portfolio case.

References: Howes #C-877.

Condition: B

Text is uncut and untrimmed with some roughness along the edges, occasional light toning, and a few spots of foxing. Disbound.