The commerce necessary for the Creek nation shall be
carried on through the ports, and by the citizens of the
United States, if substantial and effectual arrangements
shall be made for that purpose by the United States, on or
before the 1st day of August, one thousand seven hundred
and ninety-two. In the mean time, the said commerce may be
carried on through its present channels, and according to
its present regulations.
And whereas, the trade of the said Creek nation is now
carried wholly, or principally, through the territories of
Spain, and obstructions thereto, may happen by war or
prohibitions of the Spanish Government: it is therefore
agreed between the said parties, that in the event of such
obstructions happening, it shall be lawful for such persons
as ---- ---- shall designate, to introduce into, and
transport through the territories of the United States to
the country of the said Creek nation, any quantity of
goods, wares, and merchandise, not exceeding in value, in
any one year, sixty thousand dollars, and that free from
any duties or impositions whatsoever, but subject to such
regulations for guarding against abuse, as the United
States shall judge necessary; which privilege shall
continue as long as such obstruction shall continue.