Treaty of Hard Labour

When

17 Oct 1768

Kind

Treaty

Coordinates

17.74° N, 64.83° W

Description

1768 treaty between Great Britain and the Cherokee

Placed at the town its title names, Hard Labour.

1768 treaty between Great Britain and the Cherokee

Treaty of Hard Labour is one of the two treaties signed by the British representative John Stuart with the Cherokee tribe. In an effort to resolve concerns of settlers and land speculators following the western boundary established by the Royal Proclamation of 1763 by King George III, it was desired to move the boundary farther west to encompass more settlers who were outside of the boundary.

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