Detention of Indians and Local Activity of the Spaniards

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Seagrove reports to Knox that he has detained some Indians on suspicion of mischief. One cut his throat; actions were his own, as he kept his intentions from his fellow prisoners. Indians being treated well and humanely. Is concerned about what the Georgia citizens will do to the Indians if released. Spirit of the people is one of violence against any leniency toward the Indians. Some of the Indian's horses were stolen from whites. Assures Knox that prisoners will be treated with humanity. Has notified General Jackson, who commands the militia of this division in Georgia. Reports that the Spaniards have evacuated their post on the upper part of river and moved to St John's River. Seagrove suspects this may be connected to war between France and Spain.

Date

06/14/1793

Recipient

Sent from

Town of St. Marys

Document number

1793061440055

Page start

304

Note

Cited in Knox to Seagrove, 09/16/1793, and Seagrove to Knox, 07/06/1793.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 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

Henry Knox
James Seagrove
Indians
Cussetahs
Creeks
Georgians
Georgia militia
Major General Jackson
Spaniards
Indian prisoners
governor of Georgia
Georgia militia

Notable locations

Town of St. Marys
Colerain
Rocklanding
Oakmulgee
St. Marys River
Georgia
Spain
France
United States
St. Johns River
Jacksonville Florida

Notable items

Treaty of New York
robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys
War Spain and France