Constant Freeman
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Indians attacked by whites
01/01/1794 Printed DocumentInforms the Governor of Georgia of an unfortunate event harming the state's relationship with the Creek Indians. On December 28th the White Bird-tail king and eight Cussetahs, encouraged by assurances …
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Indians attacked by whites
01/01/1794 Printed DocumentInforms the Secretary of War, from Georgia, that an unfortunate event on December 28 has destroyed hopes for peace between the United States and the Creek nation. The Bird-tail king and eight of his …
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Indian nations in Georgia
05/09/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from Constant Freemn, agent for the Department of War in Georgia, regarding various Indian nations in that reason.
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Indian conflict in Georgia
09/29/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Indian agent to the Creek Nation in Georgia, regarding Governor George Mathew's proclamation against General Elijah Clarke, who illegally ordered a massacre of Indians on the frontier.
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Georgia Indians
05/14/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Agent for the War Department in Georgia, regarding relations with the Indians on the frontier there.
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French expedition against Spanish Florida
04/18/1794 Printed DocumentConstant Freeman, agent for the Department of War in Georgia, writes Secretary Knox. Discusses certain persons employed in Georgia to recruit a corps of troops for the service of France, with designs …
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Explanation of Practices of Paymaster General
06/30/1794 Autograph Letter SignedImpossible to follow instructions from comptroller due to state of troops and militia, however Freeman made it inadvisable to pay out any money without taking duplicate receipts. Duplicate copy of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Delivery of Militia Payrolls
04/29/1794 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman recounted the contents of letter delivered in the care of Mr. Leagrove, transmitted by Mr. Dorsey from the militia at Fort Fidius. More accounts to be transmitted.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Counterfeit Bank Notes
07/11/1794 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman not yet received money from Supervisor. Bank notes from the Branch Banks of Baltimore and Charleston had been counterfeit in "this state". Freeman can not discern the counterfeit marks. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Conflict between Indians and Georgia militia
05/11/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the agent for the War Department in Georgia regarding conflict between the Indians there and the militia. 150 militiamen had attacked a camp of Creek Indians, part in retaliation for the …
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Conflict between Indians and Georgia militia
05/10/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the agent of the War Department in Georgia regarding the unpleasant situation on the frontier. An Indian camp was attacked by a party of 150 mounted militia, under the command of Major …
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Request for Money to Pay Garrisons
12/14/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman reiterated his request for money to pay garrisons at Beard's Bluff and St. Mary's. Rolls paid by Col. Pope, accounts current of late Col. Dorsey (d) and pay rolls No. 3 & 5 enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt of Money Collected at Charleston
12/07/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman received money for the bills drawn on the branch bank at Charleston. Willie Pope appointed Paymaster of the Militia. Mr. Gibbons (late Paymaster) settled all his accounts. Accounts current …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Payment of Garrisons
03/13/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman noted the future payment of garrisons with the money sent to him by Howell. Statement of Accounts to be forwarded.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Letter Citation
12/14/1795 Autograph Letter SignedCited in Simmons to Freeman 01/07/1796. Constant Freeman, Creek Indian agent, encloses receipt rolls of ordnance detachments to William Simmons, War Department Accountant.
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Explanation for Disregard of Orders
12/07/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman apologized for not withholding money per Simmons request. Letter containing orders from Simmons was not received until after Freeman paid troops under Capt. Armstrong and Fauche, and the …
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Update on Accounts and Payment
04/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman was unable to put money in hands of Col. Pope, due to Popes departure from Savannah three days prior to Freeman's arrival. Additional updates on accounts and payment of militia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Troops Paid for Last Eight Months of Service
12/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman provided Ensign McCall with eight months pay for all the troops in the state. Information regarding payment of various troops over the course of the past few months detailed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
State of Ensign McCall's Account, Etc.
12/19/1796 Autograph Letter / Autograph Document SignedFreeman informs Simmons of the state of Ensign McCall's account as well as that of Colonel Pope whose men will be paid as soon as Freeman can find time to see him. There is a question regarding …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for Information on Pay of Soldiers
07/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman requested information on Christopher Keppard, of Porteis Company, 9th battalion of artillery, discharged from Fort Wayne and John White of Peine's company of the same corps. Requested …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Efficient Route of Remittance
10/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman unable to go to Charleston to pick up money for pay due to tedious tasks. Unable to provide a more efficient route for remittance to be delivered than current route via Charleston. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Pay for Giradeau's Troops
12/12/1796 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedFreeman discusses the pay due to Capt. Giradeau's troop of dragoons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Oaths and Service of "Spies", Etc.
06/10/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Simmons to Freeman 06/17/1796. [Discusses Freeman's muster rolls; lack of funds for Freeman's salary; the muster rolls of Captain Randolph's company of dragoons; and the pay of the …
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