His efforts to persuade the Creeks , however , were largely unsuccessful .
Although Hawkins was well liked by the Creeks , he believed , as did many white men of his time , that the Indians should embrace a European - American way of life .
Hawkins ' efforts to persuade the Creeks , however , were largely unsuccessful .
Although Hawkins was well liked by the Creeks , he believed , as did many white men of his time , that the Indians should embrace a European - American way of life .