Request to Inform Creeks of Meeting with President

Item

Type

Printed Document

Title

Request to Inform Creeks of Meeting with President

Description

Brought up confusion of Creeks caused by "wicked white men" and Seagrove expressed pleasure that the Creeks held fast to U.S. alliance. Informed White Lieutenant that Seagrove will meet all chiefs of the upper towns at the head of the St. Mary's River. Requests White Lieutenant make offer of friendship known to all chiefs.

year created

1792

month created

10

day created

07

sent from location

St. Mary's

in collection

note

Enclosed in Seagrove in Knox, 10/17/1792.

recipient note

The White Lieutenant

notable person/group

White Lieutenant
James Seagrove
Creek
Indians
Indian Nation
evil
white men
Bowles
Hull
friends
President

notable location

St. Mary's
river
Georgia
head of the river
country
land
territory
upper towns
Philadelphia

notable item/thing

talks
letter
proof

notable idea/issue

allegiance
alliance
friendship
war
peace
hostility
talks
council
Indian relations

document number

1792100790100

Document instances

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James Seagrove St. Mary's [n/a]
Recipient Chief White Lieutenant [unknown] [n/a]