Response to Indian Violence

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Knox notes that Blount's decision to order protection of Cumberland settlements was proper. Cannot determine the effect of the outrages of the lower Creeks in Georgia. Mentions that Indian Agent for Creeks James Seagrove had different expectations. Georgia Governor has ordered militia into service, but largely for defensive purposes. Expresses disappointment that Creeks succumbed to impulses of bad men. Observes that many who have done mischief were once fed by whites. Attributes some hostilities to foreign [Spaniard] intervention. Assures Blount that President of United States considers protection of U.S. citizens near to his heart. Mentions northern commissioners and their peace efforts at Sandusky. Suggests northern tribes stalling negotiations until they hear from Shawanese. Is heartened that Cherokees and upper Creeks will not join confederacy. Asks that Blount extend invitation to Cherokees to visit Philadelphia.

Date

06/26/1793

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War Department

Document number

1793062600155

Page start

498

Note

Cited in Jackson Committee Report US House, 01/17/1797.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

William Blount
Henry Knox
Colonel Winchester
Major Beard
Major Gaither
james Seagrove
Benjamin Lincoln
Beverly Randolph
Timothy Pickering
George Washington
President of United States
Shawanese
Cherokee
Mr Allison

Notable locations

War Department
Creek Nation
lower Creeks
Sandusky
Shawanese
Philadelphia