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
Document 1793Writing 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.
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