Charles Weatherford to James Seagrove Hickory Ground, Upper Creek, June 11^th 1793 Worthy Friend, Yours I received by McDonald dated 12^th May last, and am under many obligations for your kindness in my behalf, therefore I have done all in my power to bring matters to a favorable situation. I hope now matters are very well settled in behalf of the United States — as I have left nothing unturned that I thought would be beneficial or preserve peace in that quarter. The national their meeting of the Tuckabachees have agreed to put to death five men exclusive of John Galphin which will make six. I hope the greater part of them are already put to death but if they are not, they will before this reaches you. I have made it my business decidedly to every one of your requests, and in every respect to assist you as much as possible in your undertaking. Had there been an appearance of War you should have seen me but at present there is a stop put thereto. Your letter I received in an exceeding good time, as the Spanish talk, the Chichasaws, Chocktaws, Cherokees, was appointed to be given out in three days after their arrival, it was a singular satisfaction to me to have your order to attend in behalf of the United States and I have so fully compleated the business, that I hope for the future there will be no danger, as the whole of the Upper towns, and a large majority of the lower towns agrees to be in peace with the United States. Concerning the Chickasaws they have met with a very cold reception from the Creeks, as there is some matters of consequence in their own way, which puts a stop to their talks. This together with the influence used, the Creeks unanimously agreed not to hear what they had to say relative to peace, and of course the War between them will be carried on in a greater degree than ever. As to the Cherokees there is a part of them who hath endeavoured to bring some of this nation to assist them in going to war, but the Creeks have utterly refused of course. The others are of no consequence, being but a very few in number, as the greatest part of the Cherokees wish to remain at peace. Concerning the Choctaws their talk in this nation as yet not concluded, but of course it will be difficult as the Chocktaws have unanimously agreed to assist the Chickasaw in case of the War continuing. A proposal was made through the Spaniards, that the Chocktaws and Chickasaws, also the Cherokees should meet at the Yaze to hold a talk in order to unite all these tribes in peace with the Creeks. In conformity to your instructions I have used my influence with the Chiefs and headmen who to a man have determined to have no concern with that meeting, and if War comes from that quarter they are ready to meet it. As to the Spanish influence I am not at this time able fully to satisfy you — but I detain Mr. Rawlings for a few days longer in order to collect some further intelligence concerning them and, the Chocktaws, as at this time there seems a necessity you should have a speedy answer to your last letters. such part of the Spanish talk as has been given out, speaks of peace, but whether they are sincere as that it is done through fear, or to deceive I cannot yet tell, but will fully satisfy myself and write you by the opportunity which I detain. I have the Satisfaction to inform you that the headmen have agreed to send me down when this business is a little more settled, with a number of the leading men in order to bring you up to the nation, in order to hear all from yourself. I am &c