State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.
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The Case of Lieutenant Cobb
Jackson discusses the case of Lieutenant Cobb who, because of a derangement of the Army, lost two year's opportunity to rise in rank. He has been reinstated in the Artillery but now finds himself in …
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Related to the Sentence Imposed by Judge Carnes
In this letter fragment, Govenor Jackson refers to a petition from some of the inhabitants of the County of Richmond and a communication from Thomas P. Carnes, one of the Judges of the Superior Court. …
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Keep the Militia of Georgia in that State
Jackson objects to the President's calling into service the Militia of Georgia because such an action would leave that State and its citizens unnecessarily vulnerable to invasion. Since ordering …
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Colonel Gaither's Antipathy Toward Georgia
Governor Jackson cites Ensign McCall's letter as further evidence of Colonel Gaither's ill will toward the citizens of Georgia. Jackson maintains, therefore, that justice demands the removal of …
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Torrent of Devastation and Massacre
Based on Information from Major Abner Hammond who is currently visiting the Creek towns, relations with the Indians are more favorable than they have appeared. Nevertheless, Governor Jackson confirms …
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Theft of Horses and the Murder of John Moreland, Etc.
Governor Jackson discusses a number of matters including the theft of horses from the Cheehaw King, the murder of John Moreland by two Coweta braves, the sale of some of Georgia's frontier land, …
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Steps Needed to Protect the Frontier, Etc.
Amidst other concerns, Governor Jackson contends that the forces of the United States are not sufficient to protect the inhabitants of the frontier of Georgia from Indian depredations so he should …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.
