Alexander Cornell - Papers of the War Department

Letter from Alexander Cornell on behalf of self and upper Creeks on the robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys

04/15/1793 Copy of document

Cornell reports that war is imminent. Old Tallissic [sp] King, and his people are at war, joined by the Colummys. Indians are like mad people; running crazy. Cornell says he has done in the upper …

Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d

From Tuckabachee; letter from Alexander Cornell to Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove on the robbery and murder at St Marys

04/08/1793 Copy of document

Cornell sorry about the mischief done at St Marys [the robbery and murder of whites at Traders Hill at Robert Seagrove's store]. Mad Dog and David Cornell uneasy about what to do. Had high hopes for …

Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d

Death of My Cousin David

08/09/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Cornell observes that, despite the death of his cousin, a lasting peace is still obtainable if the talks with the chiefs gives them satisfaction.

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