Circular letter to the chiefs of the Upper and Lower Creeks regarding murder of white settlers at Traders Hill
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Title
Circular letter to the chiefs of the Upper and Lower Creeks regarding murder of white settlers at Traders Hill
Description
In this circular, sent to twenty of the principal chiefs of the upper and lower Creeks, Seagrove refers to a murder of white settlers at Traders Hill store St Marys. He expresses disappointment that the incident may upset the peace. Emphasizes that President of United States and Seagrove consider Creeks a friend of United States. Asks that chiefs use their leadership and influence to preserve peace. Asks that examples be made of the perpetrators.
year created
1793
month created
03
day created
23
author
sent from location
St. Mary's
secondary recipient
sent to location
St Marys
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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.
notable person/group
James Seagrove
Creek Chiefs
Indian Agent
Indian Department
War Department
Upper Creeks
President George Washington
Creek Nation
notable location
St. Mary's
upper Creeks
Lower Creeks
notable item/thing
Circular to Creeks
Murder at Traders Hill St Marys
notable idea/issue
Creek murder of settlers
document number
1793032390355
page start
238
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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] (3 pages) | NOP01 (506 pages) | Collection: Printed Versions | m:1268, r 238-240 |
Document names
Type | Name | Location | Notes |
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Author | James Seagrove | St. Mary's | [n/a] |
Recipient | Creek Chiefs | St Marys | [n/a] |