can be restrained, and until I could have the prisoners lately taken put in my possession, to be returned to their friends on proper terms. From these reasons I determined to rest my journey until I can see matters on a better footing. I dispatched M^r Barnard on the 29^th ult^o to the Indians who were waiting for me on the Oakmulgee, with some goods as presents, and gave him full instructions how to obtain the sense of the nation, and their determination on the late transaction at the little Oakfushe and to transmit me the same without delay which will govern my future movements. I now enclose you a copy of a letter and a set of conditions which I received from Governor Telfair, and also my letter to him of the 3^d inst^o which will serve to explain many matters to you and let you see the approbation I met with. You will find herewith a copy of a letter to me from Major of Brigade Buckner Harris, proving that Governor Telfair did give him orders to be by him the said Major carried to General Clark, ordering offensive operations as well as defensive against the Creek Indians. These orders were given by the governor to Major Harris in Augusta two days after I had seen his Excellency and remonstrated against such things. I shall avoid at present making any comment on the extraordinary conduct of M^r Telfair, not having a doubt but a little time will unravel many matters. I momentarily expect to hear from the nation — not an Indian has been heard of on any part of this frontier, or any mischief done by them since my last. I have not to add at present, and remain with every sentiment of respect, Your most obedient devoted very humble servant James Seagrove, Agent of Indian Affairs Major General Henry Knox Secretary of War, United States W Urquhart to James Seagrove Esq^r State House Augusta 26^th September 1793 Sir, The Governor has taken your letter of the 22^d instant into consideration, and requires that you be furnished with the enclosed. I have the honor to be Sir your obedient servant W Urquhart, S.E.D. State House, Augusta, 26^th Sept^r 1793 Conditions that will be required on the part of the State of Georgia on the establishment of Peace between the United States and the Creek Indians. The captured property to be restored and all Individual contracts with the citizens of this State fulfilled. The prisoners in captivity to be brought in and delivered up within the settled parts of Georgia. The perpetrators of the murders committed in this State to the number of thirteen to be surrendered as objects of retaliation. Ten head men from the upper and lower Creek towns to be considered as hostages to the United States, and to be placed in the safe keeping of the Executive of the State of Georgia for the due performance of the several stipulations that respects her. That under the law of the United States as well as for the security of this State, the government of Georgia cannot recognize the establishment of peace, without having Commissioners at the treaty. Attest W Urquhart. S.E.^D. James Seagrove Esq^r I do certify the above to be exact copies from the originals in my possession James Seagrove. Agent Fort Fideus on the Oconee 31^st September being the day received. James Seagrove to Edward Telfair Governor of Georgia Fort Fideus on the Oconee, 3^d October 1793 Sir, The duty I owe my country, and regard for my reputation obliges me once more to address your Excellency on a subject which to me is truly unpleasant.