settle all disputes we hope that our friend and father General Washington still remains in the same opinion. We the heads of the lower Creeks likewise wish to inform the heads of Georgia that if they still have a wish to settle matters with the red people we hope they will on seeing this immediately send to Governor Blount to restrain his people till his Excellency General Washington's pleasure is known. Cussetahs July 21^st 1793. Interpreted by J. Barnard. James Seagrove Esq^r to the Secretary of War Dated at Augusta 5^th September, 1793. Sir, The enclosed is a duplicate of what I had the honor of writing on the 3^d instant — Last evening his excellency Governor Telfair arrived in town and this morning Cap^t Freeman and myself waited on him. I acquainted the Governor that I was so far on my way to the Rock landing, and from thence into the Creek nation, in compliance with your order of the 10^th Instant. That I had waited on him to give such information as in my power; and to obtain some idea of the plans already adopted, or in contemplation by his Excellency relative to the Creek nation. I wish I had it in my power to say that I received an explicit or satisfactory answer. All I could obtain from him was that an expedition was determined on against the unfriendly Creek towns — that it was a measure much desired by the people of this State — that the depredations of the Creek had been such as to irritate the people so as to make it almost impossible to restrain them from immediate offensive War — That he had entered into a contract for rations &c for upwards of four thousand men on an expedition against the Creeks, which men were to be drawn from South Carolina and this State; But I could not ascertain the time of calling into the field, or term of service. His Excellency told me in presence of Cap^t Freeman that he thought my journey to the Creeks altogether useless, that a War must be had and the Indians chastized before peace could be solid or agreeable. I urged the ill policy of entering on a War with the Creeks that from every appearance would be general — that such a measure I believed was very contrary to the wish of the General Government; and therefore that I should in compliance with the desire of the President of the United States set off tomorrow morning to the Rock landing and from thence to the Creek towns and there do all in my power to obtain satisfaction and settle a peace, and requested of his Excellency that if he made any movements of a military nature against the Creeks I should receive timely notice. At the same time I told him I would give every information of the situation of affairs or if any change is likely to take place. This is the sum and substance of what passed at our interview. you undoubtedly are the best judge how far our governor is right. If I can obtain peace agreeably to the wish of the President, I will do it, and if possible obtain hostages for the good faith of the nation. I find the murderer John Galphin is taken by the hand by [underline: Panton], who has dictated a very insolent letter for Galphin and sent to the frontiers of this country — Panton never will let this country be in peace whilst he hath any thing in his power. There is a report in town that General Pickens is returned home — if so I shall hope for some good accounts by him. With every sentiment of respect. I remain your &c Augusta September 6^th 1793. Sir, Since writing the preceding I have thought it would be well to write to the Governor, and let him know my movements, least I should give room for reflection. I have wrote his Excellency this morning, a copy of which you will find enclosed. I shall remain here to day to give him an opportunity should he have any thing to say to me. I am &c James Seagrove James Seagrove Esquire. To His Excellency Governor Telfair. dated Augusta, 6^th September 1793. Sir, When I had the honor of an interview with your excellency on the 5^th Instant you intimated that it would be