Problems with Indians and Drunkenness
Document 1796Despite his best efforts, Indians are frequently drunk. No liquor has officially entered camp, so Seagrove assumes it was furnished by the garrison or the contractors to the Indians. Seagrove requests no Indians be allowed alcohol. Mentioned spies and people sent to destroy relations with U.S.
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Printed Document
Description
Despite his best efforts, Indians are frequently drunk. No liquor has officially entered camp, so Seagrove assumes it was furnished by the garrison or the contractors to the Indians. Seagrove requests no Indians be allowed alcohol. Mentioned spies and people sent to destroy relations with U.S.
Date
06/14/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Near Coleraine
Collection
Document number
1796061490100
Notable persons
multiple
James Seagrove
superintendent
Hampton
contractor
Hampton
Innes
McMurphey
spy
Galphins
Notable locations
Near Coleraine
Indian camp
Fort Pickering
Notable items
liquor