Georgia Department of Archives and History
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Recent Injuries from the Creek Indians
Governor Irwin reports on the disquietude felt by his citizens in consequence of the recent injuries from the Creek Indians. Neither the punishment of those responsible for the murder of Indians nor …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 1793-1798.Trial of Murderers and Pay of Militia
Expressed importance of apprehending murderers of Creek Indians and Commissioner. Pay of militia to be deposited into the Branch Bank of Charleston.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76The Case of Lieutenant Cobb
Jackson discusses the case of Lieutenant Cobb who, because of a derangement of the Army, lost two year's opportunity to rise in rank. He has been reinstated in the Artillery but now finds himself in …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Related to the Sentence Imposed by Judge Carnes
In this letter fragment, Govenor Jackson refers to a petition from some of the inhabitants of the County of Richmond and a communication from Thomas P. Carnes, one of the Judges of the Superior Court. …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Policy on Murders of Creeks
Wish for system to deal with murder of Indians and discourage future occurrences.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76Keep the Militia of Georgia in that State
Jackson objects to the President's calling into service the Militia of Georgia because such an action would leave that State and its citizens unnecessarily vulnerable to invasion. Since ordering …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Colonel Gaither's Antipathy Toward Georgia
Governor Jackson cites Ensign McCall's letter as further evidence of Colonel Gaither's ill will toward the citizens of Georgia. Jackson maintains, therefore, that justice demands the removal of …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Torrent of Devastation and Massacre
Based on Information from Major Abner Hammond who is currently visiting the Creek towns, relations with the Indians are more favorable than they have appeared. Nevertheless, Governor Jackson confirms …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Theft of Horses and the Murder of John Moreland, Etc.
Governor Jackson discusses a number of matters including the theft of horses from the Cheehaw King, the murder of John Moreland by two Coweta braves, the sale of some of Georgia's frontier land, …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Steps Needed to Protect the Frontier, Etc.
Amidst other concerns, Governor Jackson contends that the forces of the United States are not sufficient to protect the inhabitants of the frontier of Georgia from Indian depredations so he should …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Indian Relations
Cause and effect of white settlers and Indian hostilities on frontier of Georgia. Relates to the thefts of horses from the Choctaw King.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor.
