Georgia Department of Archives and History
44 documents
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Regulations for Preservation of Neutrality
Itemized list by President of rules to promote neutrality of U.S. Requests the governor suppress any actions that are contrary to the above mentioned rules.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793. -
On Measures to Deal with Creeks
Advised avoiding expeditions to Creek Country. Increased forces for defense authorized by President. Detailed knowledge of Indian interactions on frontier, how to engage them, and creation of …
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793. -
Measures to Prevent Foreign Aggression
Letter, describes measures to prevent foreign arms and aggression; discusses fitting and manning vessels as privateers; discusses neutrality of United States; mentions militia.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793. -
Indian Depredation
News of hostile Creeks in Georgia transmitted. Request for assistance from South Carolina militia if future hostilities happen.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76 -
General Policy for Southern Frontier
Governor Blount to travel to Philadelphia to discuss policy for dealing with Indians. General policy to be adopted and transmitted to Governor Telfair.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor. -
Commandeering Ships
Agreement between U.S. government and Ministry of France on conditions of commandeering ships in U.S. waters. Requests clarification on how to proceed if there is no French consul at port.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793. -
Asylum
Presidential decision not to grant asylum to any armed vessel or privateer. Requests Governor's assistance in enforcing this new mandate.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793. -
Transport of Returned White Prisoners
Peace between Creeks and U.S. resulted in the return of eight white prisoners. Request to transport released prisoners to Fort Fidelis.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor. -
New Locations for Garrison
Orders and locations for garrisons to set up new posts which will serve as first alarm of attacks by Indians for frontier settlements in Georgia.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor. -
Building Blocks Houses and Maintaining Militia
Building of block houses by garrisons along border to commence for protection of U.S. lands. Requests documentation of muster and pay.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793. -
Violation of Neutrality
Deposition of Joseph Williams, captain of the schooner Charlotte, enclosed. Request that Matthews takes proper executive action against two privateers detained for their actions on Turks Island.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793. -
Murder of Peaceful Indians
News of Creeks murder relayed, details supporting the Indians innocence included. Demands murderers to be brought to trial.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76 -
Treaty with the Creeks
Georgia Governor Jared Irwin's report on the depredations on the Georgia frontier by hostile Indians. The Governor urges that innocent settlers be protected by the federal government from the attacks. …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 1793-1798.
