Ashville, 14th May 1825

Sir,

We a part of the Chiefs of the Creek Nation of Indians who Signed the late
treaty with the United States represent to your Excellency that a few of the
members of this Town have risen in rebellion against us + have killed
McIntosh, Hawkins Higgins Choormaso + Chilley a few days past-- + Sentenced 
death to us.  We have for the present taken refuge under the Whites in this
County + as we are dependant on their mercy for support, We ardently wish
you if consistant with your powers + authority + policy to take into
consideration our awful Situation + bestow upon us such aid as you may deem
Expedient. We will also state that a White man was Killed with McIntosh whom
we suppose to be a traveller. This Sir, we do not mention to rouse your Just
indignation, but believing You will feel for the distressed of your fellow
mortals however destitute of Civilization + that you'll afford that
protection your Office permits.
				
						Your Most Obd. Servt.--
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