taken in this bounties by the Oakfushees, for the lives they have lost. But I fear the conduct of the people of this country will destroy all hope of good arising from any measures I have taken. I shall notwithstanding embrace every opening to do my duty, disregarding the malignant breath of all the Antifederal and land speculating tribe in this country. Enclosed you have a copy of what I wrote Governor Telfair to day. All is quiet on the whole frontier of Georgia as to Indians, which must serve to satisfy you, that a War is very dangerous to the nation as they would have been out long ere this to take revenge. If Barnard gives me favorable accounts and inspection goes from Georgia, I shall be ready to push into the nation on the shortest notice. As soon as I have further advice from the nation you shall be informed. I remain most respectfully Your obedient humble servant (Signed) James Seagrove, Agent Hon^ble the Secretary of the department of War, United States Copy of a letter from Timothy Barnard to Major Gaither Flint River 5^th October 1793. Sir, This is the fourth day since I arrived at home. I have had no news from the nation worth relating as yet, but it seems to be the general opinion of the Indians that those fellows, the bowetas that stole the horses from the frontiers will be the objects of revenge for those fellows that lost their lives at the little Oakfushees Village, by the party that went up there. If this should be the case it will be of good effect. Capt. Millegan arrived here yesterday from Georgia forks of Alatamaha and proceeds on to Kinnards in company with M^r Atkins and Cleaves. I have given M^r Atkins instructions to be here in six days from this, at which time I expect to be ready to send him off with full accounts from the nation. however as no one at present can possibly say what may be the event of this matter that has been done in the nation. I think that it would be proper that you give out orders that the people be on their guard, and do not expose themselves on the river, as if any of the relations of the injured tribe should take it in their head to take satisfaction, injury may be done when not expected, or intended by the nation: You and Major Seagrove will consider this as to both for reasons I need not mention. I am &c. Taken from the Original by Fort Fidius 14^th Oct^r 1793. James Seagrove. [Copy] James Seagrove to Governor Telfair Fort Fidius, 14^th Oct^r 1793. Sir, Yesterday a letter was received by Major Gaither from M^r Barnard, an extract of which I now enclose your Excellency