Gunn discusses Indian affairs in the South with Knox

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Letter, describes problems with Indian affairs, the Indian agent, and the army command in the south.

Date

04/26/1793

Author

James Gunn

Recipient

Henry Knox

Sent from

Savannah

Repository

Pierpont Morgan Library

Collection

Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]

Document number

1793042640001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Henry Knox
James Gunn
General McGillivray
John Galpher
General Posey
Creeks
Mr Seagrove
James Seagrove

Notable locations

Savannah
Georgia

Notable items

in conversing with you
subject of Indian Affairs
you mentioned
intention of sending two companies of Troops to this state
death of General McGillivray and late murders committed by a party of Indians
headed by John Galpher
necessary that troops be sent
protect the low country
I am persuaded
troops are badly posted
were they to occupy two or three
situations on the new line
afford protection to the most defenseless part of Georgia
with reluctance add
you would do well to send General Posey
other officer of capacity
command the troops in the South
various
reports
conduct of the Creeks
taken lives of ten whites
taken off much property
losses
occasioned the late murder of two of which are much complained of
Creeks are a people that have never been conquered, nor has their insolence ever been punished
agent of Indian affairs
residence ought to be in the nation
complaints against Mr Seagrove are numerous
believe that they are too well founded
steps are taking to ascertain facts
forwarded in due time
affairs
in this quarter are not conducted with dignity and integrity
fear the disorder will continue so long as commands are speculators and Indian agents are Indian traders
conduct of the former will occasion disorder and discontent in your camp and the petty disputes of the latter will involve the innocent citizens in a