Requesting continued restraint, status of arms shipments, and orders to Captain Constant Freeman

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Type

Copy of document

Description

Knox confirms that Telfair's letters have been submitted to President of United States General George Washington. Knox asks for restraint; hopes that those can committed crimes at Traders Hill can be brought to justice. Swords and equipment requested have not been completed by manufacturer. No horsemen swords in store. When obtained will forward to Georgia. Letter delivered by Captain Constant Freeman, who will oversee the issue of public property and to prevent abuses.

Date

07/19/1793

Sent from

War Department

Document number

1793071900055

Page start

162

Note

Cited in Telfair to Knox, 09/06/1793.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

Edward Telfair
Henry Knox
Governor of Georgia
Captain Constant Freeman
President of United States General George Washington
Georgia militia
Creeks

Notable locations

War Department
Georgia
Philadelphia

Notable items

horses
horsemen
swords
horsemen's swords
arms
accoutrement
ammunition