Military Demonstration of Power Against the Creeks
Document 1793Knox and Pickens agree that a military demonstration of power is the only effective method to prevent the cruel depredations of the Creek Indians. The timing and plan of the campaign will depend upon the circumstances of the moment which cannot now be determined.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
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Knox and Pickens agree that a military demonstration of power is the only effective method to prevent the cruel depredations of the Creek Indians. The timing and plan of the campaign will depend upon the circumstances of the moment which cannot now be determined.
Date
07/24/1793
Author
Collection
Document number
1793072400000
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Andrew Pickens
Creeks
Cherokees
Cussetahs
infantry
riflemen
militia of Georgia
Notable locations
waters of the Coosa
Talliposaa River
Waters of Flint
Chatahooche River
Town of Tuckabatchee
Oconnee
Augusta
Notable items
war
bullet pouches
ammunition
expedition to Indian Country
wheat flour
corn meal
transportation of the baggage
packhorses
cane brakes
chain of posts on the southwestern frontiers