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 Ultr. 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 purpose 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 a Council of War held by order of the Commander in Chief in Augusta of the 8^th August 1793 Present The Commander in Chief Major Generals Brigadier Generals Twiggs, Glascock, Jackson, Morrison, Clarke. Clarke, Irwin, Gunn. His Excellency the Governor having considered it necessary for the safety and protection of the Citizens of this State to undertake on the part of the United States an expedition against the hostile towns of the Creek nation proposed the following questions. Q. What season will be most proper to carry this expedition into execution and what time shall the drafts from the different Brigades be ordered to rendezvous at camp? Ans. The fall on the 15^th October. Q. Where will be the most eligible spot to draw the army to a point? Ans. At the Oconee river, where Davis path crosses the same. Q. What number of foot and Horse ought to be ordered to camp for the objects that may arise in the intended expedition? Ans. At least two thousand Horse, and three thousand Foot. Q. Shall the Militia be drafted into two divisions — and what time shall they serve after their arrival in camp? Ans. Yes — a term not exceeding sixty days. Q. Are you of opinion that it will be requisite to direct the federal troops now in this State to be held in readiness to form a junction with the Militia, intended to be called out, if necessary? Ans. Yes. Q. Will it be expedient to notify the Governor of South Carolina, to hold in readiness, such a number of horse and foot as the Governor of this State may think requisite, and to march so as to be at camp in Georgia, at such time and place as may appear necessary, and proper? Ans. Yes. Q. Are you of opinion that the object of the forces that may be drawn into actual service ought to be directed against the inimical towns only? Ans. Yes. Q. Will it be adviseable to direct the Officers, and men to provide themselves with provisions until they arrive at their respective Brigade parades? Ans. Yes. Q. Will it be adviseable to cause volunteer Cavalry only, to be drawn to camps from the Counties of Camden, Glynn, and Liberty, and the draft of the Infantry in said Counties be held in readiness to march to such posts, or places as the emergency of the case may require? Ans. Yes. Q. Will it be requisite to give assurances to the officers and men that do embody & perform their tour of duty on the intended expedition that the Governor will use his influence with the General Assembly at their next meeting to make a Compensation in addition to the pay allowed by the General Government. Answer Yes. attest J. Meriwether. A.D.E. State House Augusta 6^th September 1793 Sir, Your letter of the 19^th July, was handed me by Captain Freeman; its import is of great concern to this Republic, and ought to have met with no impediment in coming to hand in consequence of the Contractor having bonded with security to furnish supplies for the Militia to act against the hostile Creek towns, a few days since I transmitted to the agent for supplies a Copy of the bond, with instructions to place in the hands of the Contractor any funds he could apply towards the intended operations — So far I have progressed, and am now compelled to desist from pursuing the only measure, in my opinion that can give ease and security to the persons and property of the unfortunate settlers in this extended frontier. It will appear from the talk of John Galphin, and the affidavit of William Jones herewith transmitted together with taking into view the recent circumstances of Harrison's Fort being fired upon, and depredations being committed in the neighbourhood of the Fort at S^t. Saville, that hostilities have not subsided nor can it be expected that they will soon cease. Were the superintendent even in the nation, the United States can have no representation there, until the Savages are brought to understand that the arms of the Union are to be directed against them. — Where is the channel through which they can be brought to a sense of their crimes and be prevailed upon to give up at least some of the authors thereof? How are the unfortunate captives