we will in all probability effect a restoration of property as well as the liberation of unfortunate Captives from among us, now in that nation to destroy their towns and crops and possess ourselves of prisoners will ensure peace on a solid basis, and on no other principle can it be of any duration. A half breed named Cornells, going with some dispatches to M^r Seagrove was unfortunately killed by a detachment of horse that was ordered out in Camden County — the particulars I have not as yet been satisfactorily informed of; in order to guard against future violences of this nature I have directed all dispatches by flags from the Nation to be transmitted to me. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient Servant Edw.^d Telfair. The Secretary of War } State House Augusta, 30^th July 1793 Sir, Your communication of the 10^th Ulto. with its enclosures came to hand on the 25^th instant, in consequence whereof some measures have been taken towards effecting the objects therein contained. The President shall be advised of any movements that may take place in the event of the necessary resources being obtained. I flatter myself that the system to be pursued will in the end prove a saving to the United States as well as bring about a peace on permanent principles. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient servant Edw.^d Telfair. The Secretary of War } State House Augusta, 13^th August 1793 Sir, Since my last letter to you dated the 30^th Ulto. I have convened a council of General Officers, on the subject of reducing the five inimical towns in the Creek nation; the propositions with their answers I do myself the honor of transmitting for the purposes of being laid before the President of the United States. If the agent for supplies can draw forth resources, I flatter myself the objects may be accomplished on a scale more circumscribed. A map of the Creek nation furnished by the surveyor General of this State is also enclosed. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient servant Edw.^d Telfair. The Secretary of War } Government House Augusta Thursday 8^th August 1793 In conformity to notification the General Officers attended. At