Communication Secy of War 6 March 1794 [undecipherable] Book {Circle with 24 FE inside} {undecipherable] War Department

                                                                                            Knox

His Excellency the Governor of Georgia 1" April 1794 of Indian Affairs Augusta Knox, Henry War Department March 6. 1794. Sir, It appears by a letter from James Seagrove dated Tuccabachees, upper Creeks, 7th of Decemer that he is succeedingly desirous that the eight prisoners taken from the little Oakfuskie in September last by a party from the frontiers of Georgia should be instantly returned. It would appear from representations that the prisoners belonged to a Town under the direction of the White Lieutenant, who is esteemed one of ours best friends in the Creek Nation. In addition to this circumstance, not only the release of all the white prisoners in the Creek Nation but even the expected return of cordiality between the United States and the Creeks maybe prevented by the continuing the Indian prisoners in their captivity. I am therefore instructed by the President of the United States to- request that your Excellency would immediately cause the prisoners in question to be conveniently and safely transported to the Fort Fedelis upon the Oconiee, and there delivered to the commanding officer for the purpose of being restored to their friends I have the honor to be Your Excellency’s Obedient Servant Knox [undecipherable] His Excellency The Governor of Georgia