Hindering Seagrove's Peaceful Mission

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Type

Extract of Letter

Description

Freeman worries that unless the Governor of Georgia does something to prevent the constant white incursions into Indian country, Seagrove's mission to seek a peaceful settlement with the Creeks may be in vain.

Date

11/05/1793

Recipient

Sent from

Fort Fidius

Document number

1793110540100

Note

Enclosed in Knox to Adams, 12/18/1793.

Notable persons

Henry Knox
Constant Freeman, Jr.
Mr. Seagrove
party of militia horse [cavalry]
Mr. Barnard
the whites
people on the frontier
Major Brenton
General Irwin

Notable locations

Fort Fidius
Rock Landing
Oconee
Carr's Bluff
Flint River
Little Chehaw village

Notable items

disposition of the Indians
disputes
retreat
wounded
representations to the executive of this State [Governor Telfair}
[Seagrove's] zeal and indefatigable labor