Constant Freeman
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Freeman responds to not receiving an appointment from Knox
07/23/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks to remain in Knox's graces for any future federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
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05/28/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for civil appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
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05/18/1789 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in Knox to Freeman, 07/15/1789.
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Freeman solicits an appointment from Knox
05/16/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions military established by Congress; asks for appointment to Inspector.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Return of the Powder at French Creek
12/09/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War directs that Knox immediately make to his his office a return of the powder at French Creek in Pennsylvania.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Saddle for Wayne's Wagoner
05/30/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to furnish General [Anthony] Wayne's wagoner with a common saddle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
The Flame Will Break Out
09/25/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFreeman comments on the turmoil on the southwestern frontier, noting that nothing in Knox's letter permits the Governor to authorize a war agains the Creeks. He fears that if Seagrove meets with the …
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Report from Captain Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on Georgia resistance to Seagrove's peace efforts and Seagrove's relationship with the people of Georgia
09/18/1793 Copy of documentFreeman suggests that reports of Seagrove in personal danger are exaggerations. Georgia people mad at Seagrove, but would not openly oppose the government. Seagrove believes he is disliked because he …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Report from Captain Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on Georgia militia; muster and pay, James Seagrove's visit with the Creeks and Indian mischief on the frontier
09/11/1793 Copy of documentWriting from Augusta, Freeman has met with Georgia Governor Telfair; expects to see appointment of paymaster for militia, along with orders for mustering. Has not been able to obtain a listing of the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d- No image
Present State of Indian Affairs
10/21/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThe Indians dispostion to renew the peace with the United States is hindered only by the lawless action of the frontier inhabitants of Georgia. Major Gaither reports that he is unable to muster the …
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Letter from Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on arms and ammunition for Georgia militia, James Seagrove's 10 September meeting with Creeks, on disagreement between Seagrove and Governor Telfair on whether there is peace with Indians in Georgia, Federal supply of militia troops, the cross-purposes effect of Georgia's war mobilization on Seagrove's meeting with Creeks,
09/04/1793 Copy of documentFrom Augusta, Freeman, agent to Department of War in Georgia reports that arms and ammunition intended for Georgia will arrive in about 10 days. Discusses matter of paying militia and future musters …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Letter from Captain Constant Freeman to Secretary of War Henry Knox on renewed prospects for peace with the Creek Nation, inability to receive returns on militia numbers from Governor Telfair's, discrepencies in authorized militia strength and Federal authority to muster militia
10/28/1793 Copy of documentCaptain Constant Freeman reports that Timothy Barnard [Bernard] suggests renewed chances for peace with the Creek Nation. Prospect for continued peace are tenuous, as inhabitants of Georgia have …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Letter from Captain Constant Freeman to Secretary of War Henry Knox on James Seagrove's failure to go into Creek Indian country, efforts of Georgia militia, and a suggestion that the Governor Telfair may call off further offensive operations unless sanctioned by Federal Government
10/14/1793 Copy of documentCaptain Freeman reports that James Seagrove has not gone into Indian Country for reasons Seagrove has already explained. Suggests that general war with Creeks is inevitable unless Federal Government …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Letter from Captain Constant Freeman to Secretary of War Henry Knox on conflict between state of Georgia intentions with Creek Nation and those of Federal Government
09/23/1793 Author's Letterbook CopyFreeman notes the great contradiction between the designs of the Governor of Georgia Telfair and the militia, and the designs of the Federal Government with regard to military strategy against the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Letter Citation
10/02/1793 Cited letter or documentCited in Freeman to Simmons, 02/13/1799. Freeman reports that James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent is being prevented from going over to meet the Creeks by Georgia militia. The Cherokee have invited the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d- No image
Hindering Seagrove's Peaceful Mission
11/05/1793 Extract of LetterFreeman worries that unless the Governor of Georgia does something to prevent the constant white incursions into Indian country, Seagrove's mission to seek a peaceful settlement with the Creeks may be …
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An Actual State of War
10/07/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentApparently the militia have destroyed an Indian town and taken women and children as prisoners. Many of the frontier settlers have removed themselves to stations in expectation of an Indian …
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