Circular letter to the chiefs of the Upper and Lower Creeks regarding murder of white settlers at Traders Hill

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Circular letter to the chiefs of the Upper and Lower Creeks regarding murder of white settlers at Traders Hill

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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

James Seagrove

sent from location

St. Mary's

secondary recipient

Creek Chiefs

sent to location

St Marys

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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}
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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
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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[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
Author James Seagrove St. Mary's [n/a]
Recipient Creek Chiefs St Marys [n/a]