Conflict between Indians and Georgia militia

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Type

Printed Document

Description

Letter from the Agent for Indian Affairs to the Governor of Georgia. Seagrove had spent 6 months living among the Indians for the purpose of establishing peace, and saw is very irritated by the "rash and lawless conduct" of the militia (led by Major Adams) in attacking the Indians after all his efforts. Seagrove claims that the Indians who were attacked were friendly tribes. The attack was "wanton and unprovoked." Says that the Georgia government must now either punish those citizens or prepare for war with the whole Creek nation.

Date

05/16/1794

Recipient

Sent from

Savannah

Collection

Document number

1794051690000

Note

Enclosed in Knox to Adams, 06/05/1794.

Notable persons

George Matthews
James Seagrove
Indians
Creeks
governor
Creek Nation
Major Adams
Cussetahs
General Glascock

Notable locations

Savannah
Colerain
Augusta
Georgia
Fort Fidius
St. Mary's
Philadelphia

Notable items

war