Depredations by Bowles' White Wretches
Document 1792Seagrove advises Gov. Quesada that any depredations by the Creek Indians against the Spanish were probably instigated by white associates of William Bowles. Seagrove assures Quesada that he will transmit to him any information that might be useful to the Spanish government.
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Description
Seagrove advises Gov. Quesada that any depredations by the Creek Indians against the Spanish were probably instigated by white associates of William Bowles. Seagrove assures Quesada that he will transmit to him any information that might be useful to the Spanish government.
Date
06/13/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
St. Mary's
Collection
Document number
1792061390000
Note
Enclosed in Seagrove to Knox, 06/14/1792.
Notable persons
Governor Quesada of East Florida
James Seagrove
President [Washington]
the Spanish Government
nearest Spanish officer
Creek nation
[William] Bowles
Bowles' white associates
white wretches
savages
Willbanks
Notable locations
St. Mary's in Georgia
southern frontiers of the United States
Rock Landing on the river Oconee
Spain
Notable items
interests or peace of the Spanish nation
most implicit obedience
sphere of my department
conference with about two hundred chiefs and warriors of the Creek nation
inimical design in that nation
great feuds among those unfortunate people
state of tranquility
depredations on your government
general wish of the Creek nation
peace with you
the Spanish government
account of Mr. Bowles' present situation and prospects
information