Piominko Signs Hopewell Treaty to Protect Boundaries
Richard GreenPiominko and several other minkos signed the Hopewell Treaty, which defined the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation. And unlike his successors, President Washington believed that as a republic, the Indians should be treated with respect and treaties should be honored. But as a practical matter, there weren’t enough U.S. troops to maintain Indian boundaries — despite Washington’s stature.
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