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Oglethorpe negotiated with Indians

Source: An Account shewing the Progress of the Colony of Georgia #176

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From 1741 AN ACCOUNT, SHEWING THE PROGRESS OF THE COLONY OF GEORGIA IN AMERICA, FROM IT'S FIRST ESTABLISHMENT.
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Alliance built with the Indians
The Trustees endeavored very early to secure the Friendship of the Indians, who by Ranging thro' the Woods, would be capable of giving constant Intelligence to prevent any Surprise upon the People, and would be a good out Guard for the inland Parts of the Province. For this purpose they were treated with all possible candor and gentleness: They were acquainted that the English had no Intention to Hurt or Distress them, but would be ready to Assist and Protect them on all Occasions. They received several Presents from the Trustees and were promised that if any of the People of Georgia injured them, they should upon their Complaints and proof of it find a ready Redress.

For which, in return, the Indians engaged never to take any Revenge themselves, as it might breed ill Blood between the English and them. And as they have since found Justice has been always done to them upon proper Complaints, they have been true to their Engagements.

The Indians made a formal and voluntary Cession of that part of the Country to Mr. Oglethorpe for the King of Great-Britain by which a further Right and Title to it was acquired and added to that of the first Discovery and Cultivation; and a Treaty of Friendship and Commerce with them was settled, which was soon after sent over to the Trustees for their Ratification.