James Seagrove to the Chiefs, Head Men, and Warriors, of the whole Creek nation regarding Creek murder of white men at Trader's Hill near St Marys River
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James Seagrove to the Chiefs, Head Men, and Warriors, of the whole Creek nation regarding Creek murder of white men at Trader's Hill near St Marys River
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Letter from James Seagrove Indian Agent to Creek Nation at St Marys. Seagrove refers to last time they met in November with hopeful prospects for peace that has been broken by unprovoked murder and robbery by Creeks against peaceful inhabitants of United States. Reports that on 11 March 1793 about twenty-five to thirty Creeks entered store of Robert Seagrove at Traders Hill on St Marys River, and murdered Mr John Heming storekeeper, and Mr Daniel Moffet, scalped and tomahawked them, beat and abused others, and robbed the store of everything to upwards of ten thousand dollars. Next day three men and a girl were killed near Colerain by Creeks; inoffensive travelers. Seagrove expresses disbelief that Creeks would do something like this. If the chiefs want peace, Seagrove says they must hand over the murderers or vengeance will shower the nation. The United States wants peace; describes shameful ingratitude to generous benefactor found in President of United States. Accuses John Galphin as accomplice in business and if so deserves no mercy. Says the murders came from Burgess's town and that Burgess's son and brother in law were leaders of the party. Tells the chiefs to find the rest. Seagrove demands answer within 25 days
year created
1793
month created
03
day created
28
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St. Mary's
secondary recipient
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St Marys
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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.
notable person/group
James Seagrove Indian Agent to Creek Nation
Indian Agent
Robert Seagrove
John Heming
Daniel Moffet
John Galphin
President United States George Washington
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St. Mary's
Trader's Hill
Colerain
Creeks
St Marys River
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tomahawk
notable idea/issue
Creek murder
scalping
robbery
document number
1793032890055
page start
235
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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] (4 pages) | NOP01 (506 pages) | Collection: Printed Versions | m:1268, r 235-238 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Georgia Indian Treaties 1705-1837 | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Seagrove | St. Mary's | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Creek Chiefs | St Marys | [n/a] |