On compensation for death of David Cornell, planned meeting of 10 September 1793, Spaniards, Governor Telfair's meetings with militia Generals, the killing of Cherokees in Southwest Territory and enclosures from Richard Thomas on the death of David Cornell and from Alexander Cornell

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[376] disaffected towns, as well as to work on the relations of Borrill, who are numerous and have influence. My letters from M^r. Barnard in the nation are as late as the 25^th Ult. all was then quiet, and not any party out towards the frontiers of Georgia. The Spaniards in Florida have lately had a visit from them; a party of Creeks took off all the horses they could find between the rivers St. Marys and St. John. Governor Telfair with his council of nine Generals have been sitting for eight days but what they have determined on is yet a secret. I have not received an answer to the letter I wrote him the 3^d instant. I observe by an Augusta paper of the 8^th Inst. that a most wanton outrage hath been committed on the Cherokees by a Captain John Beard from Governor Blounts territory. It appears that this attack was made on the Hanging Maws town where a number of chiefs were assembled, that several were killed and wounded. I fear this may cause fresh trouble with the Cherokees. this took place on the 12^th June last. (Inclosure) From Richard Thomas to James Seagrove Esq^r. Yours dated the 5^th inst. came to hand the 10^th— previous to its arrival we had been alarmed by report of the death of our Brother David Borrill, we were in hopes it was without any foundation; but your letter has confirmed the truth of it; the behaviour of M^r. McDonald should be a caution to you for the future not to employ any man on such particular business, but

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Copy of document

Description

From Savannah, Seagrove discusses the manner of compensation for death of David Cornell and an Indian youth. Relates that the deaths of Captain Fleming and Mr Moffett at the robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys, from which no satisfaction has been obtained, are therefore roughly compensated for by Cornell's death. Spaniards continue to stir up the disaffected towns. Governor Telfair continues to meet with his militia Generals. Seagrove reports that he has not received reply from Governor. From Augusta paper, reports of wanton outrage against Cherokees in Governor Blount's Southwest Territory, committed by Captain John Beard at the Hanging Maw's house. Anticipates fresh trouble as a result. Seagrove includes an enclosed letter delivered by Richard Thomas from Mad Dog, a head warrior named Captain [uncle to David Cornell], and the Otasee King. Letter translated by Alexander Cornell at Tuckabatchees 19 July 1793. In the letter, there is insistence on satisfaction for death of David Cornell and a warning about men like McDonald. Letter relates that Cornell was murdered; although peace is desired, this incident retards the process. Terms of satisfaction include turning over McDonald to Timothy Bernard [Barnard], send home the detained Cussetahs and Chehaw, return Cornell's horses, and give due compensation for the bearskin to his mother in goods. Another enclosure is from Alexander Cornell, in which he laments the death of his cousin. Wants an example made of McDonald; without such, peace will not last. Asks for goods and the return of David Cornell's silver spurs

Date

08/13/1793

Author

James Seagrove

Recipient

Henry Knox

Sent from

Savannah

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d

Document number

1793081340155

Page start

378

Note

Cited in Knox to Seagrove, 09/16/1793, and Cited in Seagrove to Knox, 08/17/1793.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

Hanging Maw

Governor Blount

Governor Telfair

Captain John Beard

General George Washington

President of United States General George Washington

Mr. Moffett

Captain Fleming

David Cornell

Spaniards

Georgia militia

Cherokees

Alexander Cornell

Richard Thomas

Mad Dog

Head Warrior Captain

Otasee King

McDonald

Simanola

Notable locations

Savannah

Hanging Maw

Southwest Territory

Georgia

Savannah

Traders Hill St Marys

upper towns

lower towns

Florida

Spain

Creeks

St. John's River

Augusta

Tuckabatchees