Letter from Major Henry Gaither to Secretary of War Henry Knox on the robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys

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Description

Recounting murder and robbery at Traders Hill St Marys, Gaither notes that Indian Agent James Seagrove demands murderers and all involved. This demand is dividing the Creek nation. Timothy Bernard advises Gaither to stay on guard. Gaither has written to General Clark and other militia officers. Encloses Bernard's letter.

Date

04/17/1793

Recipient

Sent from

Fort Fidius

Document number

1793041740055

Page start

441

Note

Cited in Knox to Gaither, 06/10/1793.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 suybmitted 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

Henry Knox
Henry Gaither
Georgia militia
General Clark
Timothy Bernard
James Seagrove

Notable locations

Fort Fidius
Traders Hill St Marys
Oconee River
Georgia
Philadelphia