Letter from Georgia Governor Telfair to Secretary of War Henry Knox on Seagrove's accounts, Creek disavowals, President Washington's policies, and arms and ammunition

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Letterbook Copy

Description

Telfair looks at Seagrove's accounts with skepticism, for it is the policy of the Creek nation to disavow all murders and depredations. He does not expect the murderers from the incident at Traders Hill at St Marys to be turned over to Seagrove. Perhaps at best, some of the property will be returned. Looks to the President of the United States to take serious measure of this situation. He will have to adopt measures of negotiation or coercion. Regarding European affairs, perhaps necessary to have reference to them in policy with savages. Anxiously awaits arrival of arms and ammunition.

Date

04/22/1793

Recipient

Sent from

Savannah, Georgia

Document number

1793042240050

Notable persons

Georgia Governor Edward Telfair
James Seagrove
Creek Indian Agent
Creek nation
President of the United States
George Washington
Henry Knox
Secretary of War

Notable locations

Traders Hill at St Mary
Europe
Georgia
Savannah

Notable items

arms and ammunition