Depredations by Bowles' White Wretches
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Depredations by Bowles' White Wretches
Description
Seagrove advises Gov. Quesada that any depredations by the Creek Indians against the Spanish were probably instigated by white associates of William Bowles. Seagrove assures Quesada that he will transmit to him any information that might be useful to the Spanish government.
year created
1792
month created
06
day created
13
author
sent from location
St. Mary's
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Seagrove to Knox, 06/14/1792.
content note
American State Papers, Indians Affairs
notable person/group
Governor Quesada of East Florida
James Seagrove
President [Washington]
the Spanish Government
nearest Spanish officer
Creek nation
[William] Bowles
Bowles' white associates
white wretches
savages
Willbanks
notable location
St. Mary's in Georgia
southern frontiers of the United States
Rock Landing on the river Oconee
Spain
notable item/thing
interests or peace of the Spanish nation
most implicit obedience
sphere of my department
conference with about two hundred chiefs and warriors of the Creek nation
inimical design in that nation
great feuds among those unfortunate people
state of tranquility
depredations on your government
general wish of the Creek nation
peace with you
the Spanish government
account of Mr. Bowles' present situation and prospects
information
notable phrase
There are, however, several of Bowles' white associates still in the nation endeavoring to mislead the Indians. Some of these white wretches have lately advised the savages to commit depredations on your government.
document number
1792061390000
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Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Seagrove | St. Mary's | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Governor Quesada | [unknown] | [n/a] |