[22 July / Sec of War / rec'd 29. / and 29. 1799] War Department 22 July 1799 Sir Major General Pinckney advises me the 28^th June ulto. "I have this moment received accounts from M^r Seagrove at St Marys that the Creeks are disposed to prevent the running of the line between the U.S. and the Floridas, notwithstanding they had consented to it by the Treaty of Colerain. The talk of one of the Indian Chiefs to him, and his answer is now copying to be sent you, but I do not think they can be furnished by this post. It is suggested that the discontent and commotion among the Indians is occasioned and fomented by a French officer in the Spanish service." To this I immediately replied on the 16 July inst, having seen in the Georgia news papers, the talk of the Indian and answer by M^r Seagrove, M^r Seagrove is a sensible man, but he is much engaged in business, particularly in trading with the Creek nation, over whom he wishes to preserve an influence, and he is not a friend to Col. Hawkins. From the latter I have received advices, which induce me to believe that no disturbances will take place, nor any opposition be given to the running of the line by the Creeks. Since writing this, I have received a letter from the General dated the 2^d inst. and the papers N°1.2.3 — all of which are inclosed. I do not think we have any thing serious to apprehend on the Creek frontier: Notwithstanding the Generals precautions may be prudently proper. With the greatest respect I have the honour to be Sir your ob'd & hble S^t James McHenry John Adams President of the United States