[232] Citizens, and destroy the peace of our land and yours. There is a general talk sent to the nation which I hope will be attended to by you and every friend of peace and that you will give it your support. I should have sent sooner but could not find an opportunity; having great confidence in your exertions in favor of justice and peace I shall not say more to you on this business at present and remain a real friend to you and every good man in the Creek Nation. N.B. The preceding letter sent to twenty one of the principal chiefs of the Upper and lower Creek with the General talk enclosed. James Seagrove to M^r Payne. Head chief of the Semanola tribe of the Creek Indians at Sotchaway. St. Mary's Georgia 16^th April 1793 Sir, Although I have not the pleasure of being personally acquainted with you yet I am no stranger to your very respectable character and connexions in the Creek land. Ever since the United States honored me with my present appointment, I have been very desirous of seeing you and of being in close friendship with a man of your character. I am really sorry that it has so happened that we have not as I have reason to think it would have been extremely agreeable