From the complexion of the robbery at your brothers store, it would appear at this distance to have been the work of a predatory party, rather than any fixed plan of the nation and the more so, as no information of any depredations have been received from the Oconee, or in that quarter. I have the honor to be &c— James Seagrove Esq^r & --- War Department, June 10^th 1793. Sir, The last letters from you were dated the 17^th and 25^th March last, which were acknowledged on the 30^th April, since which we have been extremely alarmed by information from other quarters at the depredations of the Creeks. It is of the highest importance that some person should repair into the heart of the Country as well among the upper as lower Creeks and as your previous knowledge of their characters, as well as your station, render you the most proper person, it is the positive order of the President of the United States that you forthwith perform this business, having made previous arrangements for your safety. It is understood that the White Lieutenant and the Mad Dog of the Upper Creeks and the White Bird King of the Cussetahs are highly desirous for peace, it is therefore probable that you could make an appointment so as to meet them at some place not far from the Rock landing so as to escort you into the Country. The justice and moderation of the United States are so conspicuous towards the Creeks that arguments may be multiplied without end to prove that our interest is reciprocal and the existence of the Creeks as a nation must depend upon their being at peace with us. That in order to do [undecipherable] the most notorious of the late depredators ought to be given up to us, put to death by themselves, or driven out of the nation. the latter Idea is mentioned merely in case the others cannot be complied with, and as a substitute for more energetic Justice. The State of European politics render it of high importance that the United States should be at peace with the Creeks. Exert yourself therefore to the utmost to this effect, always being assured that your conduct in pursuit thereof will be highly acceptable to the President of the United States by whose special command [undecipherable] this letter. I have the honor to be &c. James Seagrove Esq^r & --- War Department September 16^th 1793. Sir, Your several letters of the 19^th and 20^th of April, 26. May 14^th June, 6^th & 31^st July and 4^th 6^th 13^th and 17^th August last with their several enclosures have been received and submitted to the President of the United States. As far as has been discovered no zeal has been wanting