196 some months past resided among the upper Creeks, and that generally speaking the majority of them seemed inclinable to peace until the death of Cornell, which circumstance has operated on his family in particular who are determined if desired satisfaction is not allowed to take it themselves. there is a great probability should that be the case that many more would join them, and further the deponent saith not.                         his                 William × Jones                         mark Sworn to before me this 16^th day of August 1793                 Jared Irwin, J.P. Taken from the Executive files     Attest.                 W. Urquhart, S.E.D. --- State House. Augusta, 9^th Sept.^r 1793 Sir,     Since writing you on the 6^th instant, I have received expres the information contained in the enclosed copy of a deposition of Henry Barrell dated the 4^th Instant together with what is contained in the Extract (also enclosed) of a letter from General Twiggs, both of which are on the subject of recent depredations by Creek Indians.     I have the honor to be,             Sir, your most obedient Servant                         Edwd. Telfair. The Secretary of War.