Alliance of the Southern Indians with the Hostile Western Tribes
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Alliance of the Southern Indians with the Hostile Western Tribes
Description
Seagrove informs McGillivray of the positive nature of the negotiations between the United States and the southern tribes. Many of the Creek headmen agree that the activities of William Bowles are subversive in nature and endanger the peace. Seagrove warns particularly of the danger of the southern Indians allying themselves with the hostile western tribes against the US.
year created
1792
month created
05
day created
21
author
sent from location
Rock Landing
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Seagrove to Knox, 05/24/1792.
content note
American State Papers, Indian Affairs;
Enclosed in Seagrove to Knox, 05/24/1792
Enclosed in Seagrove to Knox, 05/24/1792
notable person/group
Alexander McGillivray
James Seagrove
John Ormsby
old Tallassee king
Kealeages
Mad Dog
Tuckaubatchees
Bowles' party
Indians
Chinabee, the great Natchez warrior
Bird-tail, king of the Cussetahs
Old King
Creeks
Halletemathle
Nethloe, or Second Man
warm friends
President [Washington]
refractory Western tribes
Shawanese
Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Cherokee nations
Department of War
Governor Blount
Blue Giver of the Cussetas
Long Tom
Bird Tail King
notable location
Rock Landing, on the Oconee
Tuckaubatchee town
Western waters, near Cumberland river
river St. Mary's
Nashville
notable item/thing
villainous impositions of Bowles
peace and good order
orderly conduct of the Indians
friendly talks
confusion in the towns
general meeting of the nation
removal of Bowles
feuds in your country
unaccountable conduct of your people in favor of this villain
my first essay in Indian address
your good counsel and assistance
declarations of the Indians
very improper conduct
late murders of some white people
our army to the westward
no engagements with them
intended meeting at the Tuckaubatchee
peace and friendship with every Indian
motives of humanity and benevolence
coercive measures
enclosed letter from the Department of War
stores
list of the Indians who were present at my talk
sketch of the presents
bad treatment and deception
feuds which distract your country
temporary removal
regular, full, and minute advice from you
Coniac brandy, Geneva, spirts, and wine
tea, sugar, and coffee
notable phrase
Doubtless you have heard that some leading fellows from the hostile Western tribes have been among your people lately, using all their influence and address to get them to join them against the United States. I hope you have got notice of it in time to crush the evil in the bud.
document number
1792052190100
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Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Seagrove | Rock Landing | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander McGillivray | [unknown] | [n/a] |