James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent to Secretary of War Henry Knox on meeting with Georgia Governor Telfair
Document 1793Writing from Augusta Georgia, Seagrove informs Knox that after meeting Georgia Governor Telfair, he has written a follow-on letter in order to inform the Governor of his movements to meet the Creeks on 10 September 1793. Seagrove will remain in Augusta for the day in case the Governor needs to speak with him.
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hand by [underline: Panton], who has dictated a very insolent letter for &
Galphim 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 6th 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 6th September 1793
Sir,
When I had the honor of an interview with
your excellency on the 5th Instant you intimated that it would
be
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Copy of document
Description
Writing from Augusta Georgia, Seagrove informs Knox that after meeting Georgia Governor Telfair, he has written a follow-on letter in order to inform the Governor of his movements to meet the Creeks on 10 September 1793. Seagrove will remain in Augusta for the day in case the Governor needs to speak with him.
Date
09/06/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Augusta
Document number
1793090690255
Page start
392
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
Secretary of War Henry Knox
James Seagrove
Georgia Governor Telfair
Creek Nation
Notable locations
Augusta Georgia
Rock Landing
Creek Nation