James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Secretary of War Henry Knox on the expenses of Indian conferences, the effect of the Spanish Agents, Panton and McGillivray in undermining peace efforts, planned meeting with Creeks and Governor Telfair, Colonel Gaither's sickness

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Writing from Savannah, Seagrove addresses Knox's assertion that conferences with Creek Indians not producing desired results and are too much of an expense. He recounts the once positive prospects for peace at Colerain in November 1792, before men such as McGillivray, Panton and the Spanish government and their agents interfered and undermined Seagrove's efforts. Seagrove notifies Knox he will leave for Rock Landing and Augusta to meet with Governor Telfair to discuss Indian Affairs. Notes that Telfair has never acknowledged any of Seagrove's correspondence. Things are generally quiet on the frontier. Detained Indians released. Colonel Gaither is not well; leaving Ft Fidius to recover at St Marys. Seagrove still plans to go into the Creek Nation for talks; expects opposition from different quarters.

Date

08/25/1793

Recipient

Sent from

Savannah

Document number

1793082540055

Page start

384

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 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
Colonel Henry Gaither
Mr Elliott
Governor Edward Telfair of Georgia
Alexander McGillivray
William Panton
Spaniards
Spanish Government
Spanish Agents
Mr Townsend
Creek Nation

Notable locations

Savannah
St Marys
Georgia
Florida
Spain
Creeks