Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
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Yourself and Property Shall Be Safe
David Cornell informs James Seagrove that he took a scalp in the Cumberland at the behest of the Spanish; therefore, due to this foreign influence, Cornell maintains that he is not rightly to be …
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Whereabouts of Men and Boys from Cussetah Town
Seagrove reports that men and boys are staying at his house for their protection. They are well fed and being taken care of so well, they do not wish to leave. Reports that Indian cut his throat. …
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Update on Indian Treaty and Intelligence
Submitted instructions issued to the commissioners appointed to "treat" with the Indians North of the Ohio river. Their report of the proceedings, return of the troops, and intelligence gathered by …
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Unconfirmed reports of whites killed by Indians
Major Gaither informs Knox of possible hostilities by Indians against white families [30 dead] vicinity of upper part of Georgia, not far from Ft Matthews. Source of information militia General …
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Twiggs Halted his Expedition
Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox that due to a lack of provisions General Twiggs halted his expedition.
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The speech of Nioctsaw Mico or Sick King a Simanolla.
Undated letter, presumably written during spring or summer of 1793, translated by Langley Bryant with sworn testimony by Joseph Ellicot, surveyor, that the document is an exact copy. Addressing James …
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The Indians Killed at Spanish Creek
Seagrove reports that white Scouts and Indians mistakenly fell in with one another, resulting in death of four Indians, including interpreter David Cornell, cousin of Alexander Cornell. Seagrove …
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Tardy interpreters, arrival of Benjamin Lincoln, overdue wampum, and concern over potential troop movements of General Wayne
Commissioners report that General Lincoln arrived on 25 May with stores in the batteaux. No interpreters as of yet; nor is there any white wampum. Duplicate letter enclosed from Colonel McKee. The …
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Talks from Headmen of Chehaws and Telluina: Militea, Stinnpoe, Stophia Chopes, Chehaw Tustanmocca, Tustanochogn, and Cochorona Tustanmocca to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent on their participation in the murder and robbery at Traders Hill St Marys
Undated document, probably generated during late spring 1793. The headmen explain that they thought there was a general war when they came upon the dead Captain Fleming at Robert Seagrove's store, …
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Talks from Bird King to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent regarding perpetrators at robbery and murder Traders Hill St Marys
Talks from Bird King, also known as Bird Tail King. He sends the beloved white wing and asks that Seagrove see it as a symbol of friendship. Asks that Seagrove send the white wing and talks to great …
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Talk from Lieutenant Colonel William Melton to Headmen and Warriors of Donnally's Town, Flint River Georgia
Lieutenant Colonel Melton of Georgia Militia 1st Regiment Green County warns the Creeks about their continued depredations on property and persons of settlement he commands. Accuses Creeks of …
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Table of Contents: Report of the territory of the United States Southwest of the Ohio, and the Cherokees.]
Table of contents for subsequent reports and letters: Section A: Knox to President of United States General George Washington relative to southwestern frontiers. Sect. B: Knox to Governor of …
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Table of Contents Volume II, including instructions to commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio, statement relative to Southwestern Frontier & the Creek and Cherokee Indians, letter accompanying return of ordnance and military stores of United States
Table of contents includes instructions for commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio [Sandusky Conference], and a journal of the proceedings; a letter from Secretary of War Henry …
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Submission to House of Representatives Knox's instructions to the Federal Commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio, their reports, and statement of troops of Legion of United States and certain intelligence from Major General Wayne
Ordered by President of United States General George Washington, Knox submits to the Speaker of the House of Representatives his instructions to the Federal Commissioners for the Sandusky Conference, …
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Statement of the non commisssioned officers and privates in the service of the United States.
Major General Wayne has 3229 troops under his immediate command, including the garrisons of Fort Washington, Fort Hamilton, Fort St. Clair and Fort Jefferson. At Forts Knox and Steuben: 104 Upper …
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Statement of Secretary of War to President of United States relative to South Western Frontiers
Statement relative to Southwestern portions of United States, connected with Georgia, Creek Indians. Begins by recounting James Seagrove, Creek Indian Agent, conference with lower Creeks in November …
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Statement of Secretary of War to President of United States relative to South Western Frontiers
Knox recounts that during November 1792, Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove was successfully pursuing peace efforts with the Creek Nation until prospects were clouded on 11 March 1793 with the robbery …
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Statement of Frederick Dalcho Surgeons Mate Legion of United States on Georgia Militia efforts to intercept James Seagrove during peace overtures with Creeks
Statement by Frederick Dalcho Surgeons Mate given on 25 September 1793, attested by James Seagrove. Dalcho reports that some Georgia militia were pursuing some Indians in order to recover stolen …
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Statement by Brigade Major Buckner Harris, 1st Brigade, 1st Division to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent
Harris states that a party of militia brought in 8 prisoners and killed several Indians, which was consistent with the orders of Georgia Governor Telfair, who instructed several officers on the …
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State of Alarm Among Inhabitants of Georgia Frontier, Etc.
From Fort Fidius, Major Gaither reports many of inhabitants have left their homes; some have built forts on their soil. Gaither has furnished many with arms; militia Generals have ordered rations. …
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State of Affairs with the Indians
Knox reports to Governor Telfair that Governor Blount, southwest territorial governor and superintendent of Indian Affairs southern department, is also alarmed at the state of affairs with the Indians …
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Speech of Wyandot Chief Sa-wagn-da-wunk to the Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference
In reply to Federal Commissioner's Speech at Captain Elliot's mouth of Detroit River previous afternoon. Interpreted by Simon Girty. Chief says he understood the speech on previous day. Says the …
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Seagrove's Indian Houseguests and Washington's Orders for Georgia Militia to Temporarily Halt Operations against Bad Towns
In letter to Kinnard, Creek intermediary, Seagrove acknowledges receipt of talk by George Galphin. Refers to Chehaw fellow living at Seagrove's house as a fool. Notes that he should have sent the …
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Robert Brown's Affidavit at Camden County Georgia recounting his observations at the robbery and murder at Robert Seagrove's store at Traders Hill on St Mary's
Brown states that he was with Daniel Moffett [one of those later killed at robbery at Traders Hill on St Marys]. They met an Indian who told them the Creeks were going to war on the frontier. There …
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