Letter from Timothy Bernard to Major Gaither regarding Major James Seagrove's demands in aftemath of violations

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Flint River 10th April 1793 Dear Sir, Since I finished the enclosed to you I have received an express from Major Seagrove demanding satisfaction for the violation committed on [blank] and as he has made a large demand tho’ no more than just: I do not know how matters may turn out therefore should not wish the frontiers to lay too much unguarded for a while as a short time will determine how matters are to be in this quarter. The bearer Mr. David Garvin can inform you with particulars relative to this matter nothing more but remain Yours &c (Signed) Timothy Barnard

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friend, and always have been, if any thing was to happen him to us inform you — and if any thing was to happen your side, you was to let us know likewise. Please send you this talk, and wish for you to send this talk to your brother Officers above and below you, that they may be upon their guard, against any thing that may happen This town has talked and wished for peace and to have things settled to the satisfaction of both sides. It is only this one town that is led astray by the oblimak king, which is not to be governed or advised. It is a pity our nation and your country should suffer by a party of bad people. I send you now to let you know my talk, that you may expect bloodshed in a few days, which I advise you to guard yourselves as much as possible, and if they should do mischief punish them as you think proper, fight them, but do not come over this side the river unless you find them coming upon you. Friend, brother and father, this [undecipherable] people are your friends and are always going backwards and forwards a hunting and do not wish to be troublesome to any person. We have not taken any bad talk, if there should be any blood shed we have no hand in it, neither will you find us to join them, on our determination. My young people are not upon this side. Be careful if you should see any of them. They are friends do not hurt them. My town and all the other towns are sitting still waiting the talks of Major [undecipherable] when he comes up. This our last town has brought us into this trouble you likewise. I am your friend and brother Signed Bird King [undecipherable] King

Type

Copy of document

Description

Written from Flint River Georgia, Bernard informs Major Gaither of Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove's demands in aftermath of robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys. Bernard notes that this is large demand and not sure how matters will turn out. Mr David Garwin can inform with particulars.

Date

04/10/1793

Author

Timothy Barnard [Bernard]

Recipient

Unknown Recipient

Sent from

Flint River

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d

Document number

1793041090055

Page start

445

Note

This document is enclosed in a statement relative to the South Western frontiers, as connected with the state of Georgia and Creek Indians, the south Western territory of the United States and the Cherokees submitted to the House of Representatives on December 4, 1793. This document is an integral part of [Public Reports] and other communications of the Secretary of War, 12/99/1793.

Notable persons

Timothy Barnard

Major Gaither

Mr David Garwin

Major James Seagrove

Notable locations

Flint River

Georgia