Georgia's Militia Activity against the Creeks
Document 1793Gaither reporting to Secretary of War Henry Knox, notes that Georgia Militia Major General Twiggs crossed the Oakmulgee River and laid out a fort. Most of the command mutinied and returned. Gaither has heard reports of families killed by Indians in Franklin County [northwest of Augusta near SC], but cannot confirm veracity.
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Fort Fidius June 14th 1793
Sir,
The expedition under Major General Twiggs returned to this place yesterday; they only crossed the Oahmulge and laid out a Fort and the most of the command mutinied and returned. The General informed me he saw very little signs of Indians on the march.
I have heard lately of two farmers in Franklin County being killed by the Indians, but those reports so often proved here without foundation, that I am fearful of writing to confirm them until they are properly authenticated.
I have the honor to be &c
signed Henry Gaither Major Comdt
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Copy of document
Description
Gaither reporting to Secretary of War Henry Knox, notes that Georgia Militia Major General Twiggs crossed the Oakmulgee River and laid out a fort. Most of the command mutinied and returned. Gaither has heard reports of families killed by Indians in Franklin County [northwest of Augusta near SC], but cannot confirm veracity.
Date
06/14/1793
Author
Recipient
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Fort Fidius
Document number
1793061440155
Page start
457
Note
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 suybmitted 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
Henry Gaither
Major General Twiggs
Creeks
Indians
Georgia militia
Notable locations
Fort Fidius
Georgia
South Carolina
Franklin county Georgia
Oakmulgee River
Notable items
forts