Letter from Georgia Governor Telfair to Secretary of War Henry Knox on the Creek barbarities and additional troops
Document 1793From the State House in Augusta Georgia, Governor Telfair notes horrid barbarities and carnage on the frontier caused by the Creeks. As such is adding troops and establishing camp at Shoulderbone to be commanded by General Officer. Says that no idea of peace should divert from preparations for war; people of Georgia must be protected. Acknowledges receipt of supplies.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
From the State House in Augusta Georgia, Governor Telfair notes horrid barbarities and carnage on the frontier caused by the Creeks. As such is adding troops and establishing camp at Shoulderbone to be commanded by General Officer. Says that no idea of peace should divert from preparations for war; people of Georgia must be protected. Acknowledges receipt of supplies.
Date
05/08/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
State House, Augusta Georgia
Document number
1793050840050
Notable persons
Georgia Governor Telfair
General Officer
Creek Nation
troops of horse
battalions
companies
Georgia Militia
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Shoulderbone
State House Augusta Georgia
Creek Nation
Notable items
supplies