Letter from Georgia Governor Telfair to Secretary of War Henry Knox on deposition of Henry Carrel and extract of letter from General Twiggs on recent depredations of Creek Indians
Document 1793Letter from Georgia Governor Telfair to Secretary of War Henry Knox on deposition of Henry Carrel and extract of letter from General Twiggs on recent depredations of Creek Indians.
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some months past resided among the upper Creeks, and that generally speaking the majority of them seemed inclinable to peace until the death of Cornell, which circumstance has exaspirated his family in particular who are determined if desired satisfaction is not obtained to take it themselves. there is a great probability should that be the case that many more would join them, and further the deponent saith not.
William his + mark Jones
Sworn to before me this 16th day of August 1793.
Jared Irwin, J.P.
Taken from the Executive files.
Attest.
W. Urquhart, S.E.D.
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State House, Augusta, 9th Septr. 1793
Sir,
Since writing you on the 6th instant, I have received by express the information contained in the enclosed copy of a deposition of Henry Barrel dated the 6th Instant together with what is contained in the Extract (also enclosed) of a letter from General Twiggs, both of which are on the subject of recent depredations by Creek Indians.
I have the Honor to be;
Sir, your most obedient Servant
Edwd. Telfair
The Secretary of War
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Letter from Georgia Governor Telfair to Secretary of War Henry Knox on deposition of Henry Carrel and extract of letter from General Twiggs on recent depredations of Creek Indians.
Date
09/09/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
State House, Augusta Georgia
Document number
1793090940050
Note
State House, Augusta Georgia
Notable persons
Georgia Governor Telfair
Secretary of War
Henry Knox
Henry Carrel
General Twiggs
Creek Indians
Creek Nation
Notable locations
State House, Augusta Georgia
Philadelphia

