Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
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Citizens of Glynn County make criminal allegations against Creek Indians
Collective statement given by citizens of Glynn County, Georgia that alleges various criminal conduct on the part of local Creek Indians.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCircular letter to the chiefs of the Upper and Lower Creeks regarding murder of white settlers at Traders Hill
In 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, 3dCertification of transactions in attempting to negotiate a peace with the Western Indians, now in hostilities with the United States
Certification by the Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference that the preceding was a just account of transactions in attempting to negotiate a peace with Western Indians
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCaptain Fauche writes the Governor regarding Indian crimes
Captain Jonas Fauche reports his military activities to the Governor. Also, Fauche passes intelligence gleaned from Indian women and children taken captive.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAvoid Offensive Operations in Creek Country, Etc.
In this letter, Knox conveys President Washington's reply to Georgia Governor Telfair regarding Indian tensions arising from robbery and murder at Traders Hill in March 1793. Washington advises that, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAppointment of Captain Constant Freeman as agent for War Department for Troops in Georgia
Knox informs Major Gaither that Captain Constant Freeman has been appointed as agent of War Department for troops in Georgia. Asks that Gaither afford Freeman all assistance in exercise of duty. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAnswer of W. Payne to James Seagrove
Payne tells Seagrove that the has heard his talk; cannot answer all on this day. Will answer next day after consulting his people. Says that his Indians don't know so much as the white people. Has …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAnswer of Mr Payne the Great Simanolla and Lochaway King to James Seagrove Creek Agent of Indian Affairs
A talk that Payne promised to give to Seagrove. Speaks of all men as having one father and one mother. Relates a story he heard from the old people that the world was once covered by the great water …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAnswer of Federal Commissioners for Conference at Sandusky to speech delivered by Captain Brant on behalf of western Indians
Delivered by interpreter Captain Brant on behalf of Western Nations, Commissioners restate questions and issues presented by Western Indians previous day. Commissioners express regret at warlike …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAnn Gray's Account of the Murders of Moffitt and Herring
Sworn before E Hubbard, Justice of Peace, Mrs Ann Gray was at Robert Seagrove's store at Traders Hill on St Marys in the care of John Fleming when the robbery and murder took place on 11 March 1793. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAftermath of Incident at Traders Hill St Mary's
Cussetahs pledge continued friendship. Because so many whites have been killed, do not see that they can influence matters any longer. Ask that the U.S. give a drubbing and burning to the perpetrators …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA warning about the effect of white settler encroachments on Indian land
Barnard notes that Major Gaither should be informed of a matter, that if not obstructed, will prove of fatal consequences to the frontiers of Georgia. Inhabitants on the upper frontiers have driven …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckaubatchees, given out in the Cussetah Square, at a meeting of a number of Lower Creeks, this 21st July, 1793-to be forwarded to his Excellency General Washington, President of the United States.
Translated by Timothy Bernard at Cussetahs. A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchee, to be forwarded to His Excellency General Washington, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchees to be forwarded to His Excellency General George Washington, President of United States
Translated by Timothy Bernard at Cussetahs. A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchee, to be forwarded to His Excellency General Washington, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA talk delivered by Timothy Bernard to the Indians assembled at the Cussetahs and interpreted by himself
Timothy Bernard, Indian interpreter gives an address to Indians assembled at Cussetahs at Kinnards Cowpen. Bernard says he has lived many years in this land and took the job as interpreter to serve …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA report of a council of federal officers requesting party of federal troops to provide security for James Seagrove and his party during peace visit to Creeks
Federal Officers request [recipient unknown, perhaps Major Gaither] that protection be given to James Seagrove. Base this recommendation on James Aiken's deposition which describes threats from …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA report from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent on meeting with Georgia Governor Telfair regarding Georgia Militia planned offensive operations against the unfriendly Creek Towns
Seagrove 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, 3dCouncil meeting at Captain Elliot's, with the Commissioners of the United States, the Deputation of Indians and the British Officers and Inhabitants
Council at Captain Elliott's near mouth of Detroit River. Elliott is assistant to Colonel Alexander McKee. Those present were the Federal Commissioners of United States, Benjamin Lincoln, Timothy …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
