Extract of letter from James Seagrove, agent of Creek Indian Affairs to Henry Knox Secretary of War
Document 1793From Savannah Georgia, Seagrove encloses a copy of a letter from Georgia Governor Telfair and reports that there has been no change or novelty in Indian Affairs since last report.
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Extract of a letter from James Seagrove, Agent
To the Secretary of War, dated,
Savannah 4th August 1793.
This serves to inclose a copy of my letter to Governor Telfair wrote and forwarded by yesterdays post.
Since my last no change or novelty hath taken place in Indian affairs that I have heard of which leaves only to say, that I am with all possible respect and esteem
Your devoted obedient
humble servant
James Seagrove, Agent.
To his Excellency Governor Telfair, dated,
August 3d 1793.
Sir
By the enclosed extract of a letter from the Secretary of the War department, your excellency will perceive I have received positive instructions from the President of the United States, to go into the Creek nation as soon as I shall have made my arrangements for my personal safety: This measure is considered and proped as the only one likely to restore and preserve peace and harmony with the tribes, to effect which in the present conjuncture of affairs is a matter of the highest importance to the United States, as well as to this State.
In consequence of these pointed instructions, I do myself the honor to inform your excellency that I have sent to inform the chiefs and head men of the friendly towns of my intentions and that
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
From Savannah Georgia, Seagrove encloses a copy of a letter from Georgia Governor Telfair and reports that there has been no change or novelty in Indian Affairs since last report.
Date
08/04/1793
Author
Sent from
Savannah, Georgia
Document number
1793080437050
Notable persons
James Seagrove
Creek Indian Agent
Georgia Governor Telfair
Notable locations
Savannah Georgia
Philadelphia
Creek Indian Nation

