Letter from Governor of Georgia Edward Telfair to Secretary of War Knox on council of war held by Telfair

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Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Description

Governor of Georgia Telfair informs Knox at the Council of War based its meeting on assumption that an expedition needed to be taken against the hostile towns. Following questions and issues discussed: Best season: Fall Best place to engage enemy: Oconee at Tom's Path crossing Number of men required: 2000 horse and 3000 foot. Draft militia for term not exceeding 60 days. Use of Federal troops Reinforcement from South Carolina Against inimical towns Cavalry and infantry from counties of Cambden, Glynn, and Liberty. Discussed possibility Governor will use his influence to request additional pay from Georgia assembly. Attested by J Meriwether A.D.E.

Date

08/08/1793

Author

Governor Edward Telfair

Recipient

Henry Knox

Sent from

Government House, Augusta Georgia

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d

Document number

1793080840050

Notable persons

Georgia Governor Telfair
Secretary of War Henry Knox
Council of War in Georgia
Georgia Militia
horse
foot
cavalry
infantry
Commander in Chief Telfair
Major General Twiggs
Major General Jackson
Major General Clarke
Brigadier General Glasscock
Brigadier General Morrision
Brigadier General Clarke
Brigadier General Irwin
Brigadier General Gunn
Creek nation
inimical towns
citizens of Georgia
Governor of South Carolina
officers
Federal Government
General Government
J. Meriwether A.D.E
War Office

Notable locations

Government House, Augusta Georgia
Camp
hostile towns
Creek Nation
inimical towns
Oconee River
Toms Path
South Carolina
Georgia
Cambden County
Glynn County
Liberty County

Notable items

foot
horse
cavalry
pay