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Letter from James Seagrove to Fine Bones, Chief of the Broken Arrow

Seagrove acknowledges receipt of talks brought by John Galphin. He assures Fine Bones of his commitment to keep the path clear between Fine Bones' people and the United States. He notes that the future happiness depends on friendship with the United States. Seagrove reminds Fine Bones that he will meet with him on 1 May 1793 at Cussetah. Here he will hear his talks. He advices Fine Bones not to listen to the Chiefs of the Northern Tribes, who are now begging for peace with the United States. Advises to stay away from the Shawnee. Apologizes that he did not seen him at St. Mary's in November. Send some horses and Seagrove will return them with presents. He sends elegant arm bands which come from the great father George Washington. Closes by saying he will be to Fine Bones' country men as John Galphin was your real friend.

1793

02

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St. Mary's

This document is enclosed in a statement relative to the South Western frontiers, as connected with the state of Georgia and Creek Indians, the south Western territory of the United States and the Cherokees suybmitted to the House of Representatives on December 4, 1793. This document is an integral part of [Public Reports] and other communications of the Secretary of War, 12/99/1793.

Fine Bones

James Seagrove

Broken Arrow

Shawnee

northern tribes

General George Washington

John Galphin

Congress

Creek

St. Mary's

Cussetah

Broken Arrow

scalps

armbands

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