James Seagrove
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Speech given to the Kings and Chiefs of the Cussetahs and Cowetas, with all other Chiefs of the Creek Nation.
10/06/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThis is a speech, probably by James Seagrove, to the Creek chiefs assuring them of the support and friendship of the federal government and the need to avoid violent confrontations with their white …
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11/30/1791 Cited letter or documentCited in Knox to Seagrove, 02/20/1792.
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Updates on East Florida, Georgia, Recommendation of Leonard
08/04/1792 Typed DocumentNews that reinforcements have arrived. Requests employment for Mr. James Leonard.
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Subversive role of Spaniards and Alexander McGillivray
07/27/1792 Extract of LetterLetter from the Indian Agent in the Southern Department, to President Washington. Provides information regarding actions of Spaniards, which confirms Seagrove's opinion that they act to do injury to …
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Stopping the Further Effusion of Blood
05/18/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentA talk delivered by James Seagrove, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to the Kings, chiefs, and warriors at Rock Landing in which he exhorts the chiefs to stop the bloodshed, surrender their prisoners, …
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Stop the Effusion of Blood & Preserve the Peace
05/19/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentA talk by James Seagrove to the Creek kings, chiefs, and warriors in which he exhorts them to cease the bloodshed, return their prisoners, and preserve the peace between the Creek nation and the …
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Request to Inform Creeks of Meeting with President
10/07/1792 Printed DocumentBrought up confusion of Creeks caused by "wicked white men" and Seagrove expressed pleasure that the Creeks held fast to U.S. alliance. Informed White Lieutenant that Seagrove will meet all chiefs of …
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Preventing Thievery of Cattle and Horses
06/14/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSeagrove informs Knox that he is trying to intervene with the Creeks to prevent thievery of cattle and horses that is the cause of considerable ire among the white settlers. He does not agree with …
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Presents for the Indians
11/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSeagrove lists the articles he requires as presents to the Indians, Though they want gunpowder and lead, he is reluctant to give it to them.
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Peace with the Creek Nation
10/07/1792Seagrove ommends Kinnard for his allegiance and assistance with peace between U.S. and the Creek Nation. He mentions the confusion in the Indian Nation, stolen property, and Indian mischief. He …
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Peace & Friendship with the United States
11/22/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAfter his meeting with eighteen Creek chiefs, Seagrove confirms that the Creeks have no interest in joining the northern tribes against the forces of the United States.
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Negotiations with the Creek Nation
10/05/1792 Printed DocumentFavorable conclusion to negotiations with Creek Nation. Enclosed talks of three chiefs which show present disposition of Nation. Discussed possible punishment of person killed by Indian chief near …
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My Want of Faith in McGillivray's Integrity
05/24/1792 Extract of LetterAn extract of a letter from Seagrove to Knox in which Seagrove questions the sincerity of McGillivray in his professions of friendship for the United States. One of McGillivray's shortcomings is his …
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06/10/1792 Cited letter or documentCited in Quesada to Seagrove, 06/14/1792.
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06/10/1792 Cited letter or documentCited in Knox to Seagrove, 08/11/1792.
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05/23/1792 Cited letter or documentCited in Durouzeaux to Seagrove, 06/02/1792.
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05/01/1792 Cited letter or documentCited in McGillivray to Seagrove, 05/18/1792.
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04/12/1792 Cited letter or documentCited in Seagrove to Knox, 04/21/1792.
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03/25/1792 Cited letter or documentCited in Seagrove to Knox, 04/21/1792.
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01/01/1792 Cited letter or documentCited in Knox to Seagrove, 02/20/1792.
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Indians Turning Away from Spanish
09/13/1792 Printed DocumentPolitical alliances with Eufath discussed. Seagrove believes Indians have turned away from Spanish and will ally with United States. Noted the lower towns, which had previously supported Bowles, now …
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Indians Revenging Themselves on the Innocent
04/21/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentJames Seagrove writes to Knox regarding the subversive actions of several of William Bowles' friends and dispairs at the failure of the State of Georgia to prosecute the murderer of an Indian, the …
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Indian Relations and Failed Treaty Between Creeks and Spain
10/17/1792 Printed DocumentUnpleasant sentiment towards residing with Creek nation. Seagrove cannot recommend any man to fill deputy position. Seagrove happily reported that the Spaniards "utterly failed" at attempted treaty …
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