Letter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to leader of Courtas [Courlas] warning of the northern tribes
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Letter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to leader of Courtas [Courlas] warning of the northern tribes
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Letter from Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove to leader of Courtas [Courlas]. Reports that great and kind father General Washington, President of United States is pleased to hear of the peaceable conduct of his Creek children. Glad to hear the talks of upper towns continue good. Will be at Cussetah 1 May, where talk will be straight. Beware of the northern Indians giving bad talks. Chiefs of north see great U.S. Army and now want peace. Great father Washington will take pity on them and will not destroy them, though they have been very bad; deserve to be punished; but [Washington] is kind and merciful. Continue to give your people good talks; keep them straight. Mr Bernard will deliver this. Please assist and befriend him and Mr. Holmes. Pay attention to what they tell you.
year created
1793
month created
02
day created
20
author
sent from location
St. Mary's
recipient
in collection
in image
note
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 submitted 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.
recipient note
The leader of the Cowetas.
notable person/group
James Seagrove
General George Washington
President of United States
Creek
Courtas
Leader of Courtas
Indian Agent
Mr Bernard
Mr Holmes
Indian interpreter
Northern tribes
U.S. Army
John Galphin
notable location
St. Mary's
Cussetah
Cowetas
Northern tribes
document number
1793022090455
page start
220
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (506 pages) | NOP01 (506 pages) | Collection: Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d Congress, 1st Session, 1793, Vol. II [3C-B2] (RG 233) {M1268, roll 14} | M: 1268, R: 14 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | NOP01 (506 pages) | Collection: Printed Versions | M: 1268, R: 220-221 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Seagrove | St. Mary's | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Courtas [Courlas] Indians | [unknown] | [n/a] |