James Seagrove
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Extract of Letter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Constant Freeman
09/28/1793 Copy of documentFrom Fort Fidius reports that frontier militia continue to attempt to disrupt peace efforts with Creeks. Believes he could settle matters with satisfaction if not counteracted by bad conduct of people …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Detention of Indians and Local Activity of the Spaniards
06/14/1793 Copy of documentSeagrove reports to Knox that he has detained some Indians on suspicion of mischief. One cut his throat; actions were his own, as he kept his intentions from his fellow prisoners. Indians being …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Detention of Indian Prisoners, Suspicious Indian Activity, and Party Politics
06/12/1793 Copy of documentSeagrove reports to Major General Jackson of Georgia militia that he has detained some Indians on suspicion of mischief. Scouts have found tracks that may suggest Indian movement or preparations to …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d- No image
Deposition of James Seagrove.
05/09/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSeagrove's deposition sworn before William Mowbray: " That, ever since receiving his appointment as Indian agent in the employ of the United States...he, the said agent, hath not been concerned, …
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Deposition of James Seagrove, Creek Indian Agent regarding financial interest in Creek trade of commerce
05/26/1793 Letterbook CopyDeposition of James Seagrove, Creek Indian Agent indicates that he had no direct or indirect financial interest in Creek trade or commerce
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Circular letter to the chiefs of the Upper and Lower Creeks regarding murder of white settlers at Traders Hill
03/23/1793 Copy of documentIn this circular, sent to twenty of the principal chiefs of the upper and lower Creeks, Seagrove refers to a murder of white settlers at Traders Hill store St Marys. He expresses disappointment that …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d- No image
Alarming & Melancholy Account of Creek Depredations
03/17/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSeagrove provides a detailed account of depredations apparently committed by renegade Lower Creeks.
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Acts of Hostility and Depredations Must Cease
11/30/1793 Extract of LetterSeagrove reports on his visit to the Lower towns where he was received with warmth and friendship but if reconciliation is to be attained with the entire Creek nation, transgressions and depredations …
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A report from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent on meeting with Georgia Governor Telfair regarding Georgia Militia planned offensive operations against the unfriendly Creek Towns
09/05/1793 Copy of documentSeagrove reports that he and Captain Constant Freeman met with Georgia Governor Telfair on 5 September 1793 to discuss matters regarding the Creek Nation and Georgia inhabitants. Seagrove informed …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d- No image
Slaves stolen by Creek Indians
1794 Printed DocumentMemorandum from the Agent of Indian Affairs. Seagrove believes that 60 to 70 black slaves have been stolen from Georgia by Creek Indians.
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Relations with Creek chiefs in Georgia
05/16/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Agent for Indian Affairs regarding relations between Creek chiefs and Georgia Governor George Mathews. Seagrove is optimistic about friendly relations between the two.
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Invoice of goods purchased by Tench Francis for the Creek Indians and delivered James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent
11/19/1794 Document SignedInvoice of goods purchased by Tench Francis for the Creek Indians and delivered James Seagrove Agent Indian Affairs Southern Department. Listed items are presents for the Creek Indians.
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)- No image
Conflict between Indians and Georgia militia
05/16/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Agent for Indian Affairs to the Governor of Georgia. Seagrove had spent 6 months living among the Indians for the purpose of establishing peace, and saw is very irritated by the "rash …
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Spanish Influence on Creek Nation
01/13/1795 Printed DocumentBelieved obtaining prisoners and property plundered by hostile Creeks (as advised by the Spanish) would be a difficult task. Also discussed Creeks dependence on Spaniards for trade, and in order to …
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Peace with Creek Nation
06/16/1795 Typed DocumentAnnounced he was leaving for frontier with Creek Chiefs after confirming peace with the Creek Nation and the U.S.
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Letter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to William Simmons on delivery of money to Captain Constant Freeman
10/23/1795 Autograph Document SignedSeagrove informs Simmons that he encloses Captain Constant Freeman's receipt for $40,000. Reports that it was fortunate he met Freeman, as the money was wanted.
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)
Extracts from a Conference Held with the Creeks in Savannah
06/15/1795 Document SignedLists proceedings of various treaties between Indian tribes and between tribes and United States related to hunting ground rights.
James Robertson Papers
Extract of letter from James Seagrove, agent of Indian Affairs, on meeting with Chiefs of the Creek Nation, and the prospects of living in peace
05/12/1795 Extract of LetterJames Seagrove, Agent for Creek Indians, reported that he received dispatches from various Chiefs of the Creek Nations indicating that they will comply with his demands and will live in perfect peace …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Delivery of money from James Seagrove to Captain Constant Freeman
02/17/1795 Autograph Document SignedJames Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, informs Howell that he has delivered $11,407.63 to Constant Freeman , Agent of Department of War. Seagrove explains that the money was with him for an extended …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)- No image
Problems with Indians and Drunkenness
06/14/1796 Printed DocumentDespite his best efforts, Indians are frequently drunk. No liquor has officially entered camp, so Seagrove assumes it was furnished by the garrison or the contractors to the Indians. Seagrove …
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Notification of Receipt
06/13/1796 Printed Document"I am at this moment favored with your note, the contents of which shall have my immediate attention, and, by to-morrow morning, shall have all matters stated as you require."
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