Letter from Georgia Governor Telfair to Secretary of War Henry Knox on war with Creek Nation, requirement for additional reinforcements, arms, supplies
Document 1793From the State House, Augusta Georgia, Governor Telfair reporting to Secretary of War Henry Knox, that Georgia in a state of alarm. Number of militia drawn into service greater that he expected. From General Twiggs, a report that 700 volunteers will move into the enemy's country. Requests more supplies, swords, pistols. Inquires about the general system to be adopted by President of United States General Washington.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
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From the State House, Augusta Georgia, Governor Telfair reporting to Secretary of War Henry Knox, that Georgia in a state of alarm. Number of militia drawn into service greater that he expected. From General Twiggs, a report that 700 volunteers will move into the enemy's country. Requests more supplies, swords, pistols. Inquires about the general system to be adopted by President of United States General Washington.
Date
06/12/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Augusta Georgia
Document number
1793061240050
Notable persons
Governor Telfair
Secretary of War Henry Knox
General Twiggs
militia
volunteers
President of United States General Washington
Notable locations
Georgia
Augusta
Philadelphia
Oconee River
Notable items
pistols
swords