Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
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Reports Indian Trading
Since arriving, they have been busy engaging shipping of supplies to Philadelphia and seeking Indian goods. Discusses shipping. Writes about Indian habits at trading posts.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Reports Conditions at Colerain
Encloses report of the state of Indian business. Recommends shipping goods by way of Savannah. Mentions local blacksmith who performs well. Tim Barnard believes the Indians are geared for peace.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Reports Condition of Troops at Garrison and Factory
Reports considerable sum of money in possession of troops at garrison and the need to supply the factory with groceries. Responds with an order of money for supplies.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Reports Activities to Supply Garrison and Factory
Transmitted information to the Secretary of War, who, following Lewis's suggestions, has ordered Mr. Francis to purchase and Mr. Harris to transport groceries for the garrison. Regrets opposition …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Recommends Wallace as Agent at Savannah and Augusta
Requests agent at Savannah and Augusta. Recommends Mr. M. Wallace, but wants to discuss compensation. Discusses supplies at factory and garrison. Will apply to the contractor.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Proposes Plan for Supplies and Furs
Refers to proposal of selling provisions to the troops and to a list of supplies from Mr. Francis. Proposes idea of how to work with deer skins and other furs.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Outlines Affairs with Ebenezer Bullard; Recommends William Carson
Reports from Ebenezer Bullard about assistance at the factory. Prefers not to discharge Bullard but seeks to suspend him until he resigns or quits. Recommends William Carson, a friend of Captain …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Expresses Concern about Indian Trade
Announces arrival from Savannah. Expresses concern for Indians at Colerain waiting for supplies under Colonel Hawkins. Fears for the Indian trade.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Expresses Concern about Condition of Colerain in His Absence
Upon his arrival, had found that Mr. J. Jordan, whom he had left in charge, had been absent 2 months. Expresses concern about the business transacted in that time. Writes about the arrival of factory …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Description of Attack on Indians
Description of attack on Indians on 22 December 1797. One Indian was killed; two others were seriously wounded, one of which was Bird Trail, an influential Creek chief. Col. Hawkins, Indian …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Confers License on Stephen Hawkins to Trade with Creeks
Follows instructions to the Agent of War. Reports that Stephen Hawkins, of Georgia, is back in New York. Hawkins has been licensed to trade in the Creek nation.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Seeks to Replace Position
Requests payment for Joseph Clay. Clay has been recommended in place of Mr. McWallace. Several have declined the offer.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Requests Silversmith; Lists Licensed Traders
Encloses proposal by Col. Hawkins to establish a silversmith at the post. Reports process of building his own accommodations. Refers to case of insubordination and frays between Indians and soldiers. …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Requests Payment to Benjamin Hawkins
Encloses bill for Colonel Benjamin Hawkins.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Reports Indian Affair; Seeks to Provide Supplies for Indian Agents with Creek Nation
Responds to Col. Hawkins's request about information of the unfortunate affair with Indians on December 22. Forwards a transcript of Hawkins's diary, which he hopes will reveal the destination of the …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Refers to Opposition among Troops and Officers for Factory Goods
Includes extracts of letters to the Secretary of War regarding cooperation of factory officers. Reports opposition of officers to troops purchasing out of the US factory.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Explains Accounts for Indian Affairs and Factory
Requests payment to Alex Bilslamb, a Philadelphia merchant. Explains account for Indian affairs south of the Ohio River for 1797. Refers to bills drawn by Col. Hawkins for factory business. Discusses …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Discusses Store in Indian Territory; Seeks Bookkeeping Assistance for Factory
Encloses correspondence between Colonel Hawkins and Mr. Branham, the present contractor. Branham is permitted to keep a store in Indian territory, although it may cause problems with the Indians and …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Discusses Indian Affair, Travel of Agents through Creek Nation
Abstract of letter from Col. Hawkins, agent of the 4 Nations south of the Ohio. Requests an official report of the Dec. 22 affair. Announces trip for James & William Yasborough, Matthew Bilbo, and Mr. …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Creek Factory Correspondence, Land
Encloses papers outlining proceedings with James Jordan over the property of the U.S. at St. Mary. Refers to debts due to the factory and previous correspondence.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Comments on Inappropriate Behavior of James Jordan
Reports that James Jordan of St. Mary has departed for Philadelphia, and that his conduct has been very inappropriate.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Outlines Trade Tips with Indians; List of Items in Need by Creeks
Ben Hawkins (Indian Agent) provides detailed description to Edward Wright of how to successfully trade with the Creek Indians. Most Indians don't meet their obligations with regard to credit and debt …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
