Letter from Major Henry Gaither to Secretary of War Henry Knox regarding murder and robbery at Traders Hill on St Marys

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Letter from Major Henry Gaither to Secretary of War Henry Knox regarding murder and robbery at Traders Hill on St Marys

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Gaither writes from Fort Fidius to inform Knox about the robbery and murder of two whites at Traders Hill on St Marys by Creek Indians. Notes the William Seagrove, presumably owner of the store, is demanding the murderers and the whole party concerned; the Indians are divided over the demand made by Seagrove. Timothy Bernard advises Gaither to stand his guard. Gaither has written to General Clark and other militia officers.

year created

1793

month created

04

day created

07

author

Henry Gaither

sent from location

Fort Fidius

recipient

Henry Knox

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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

Henry Knox
Henry Gaither
Cussetah King
Coweta People
Timothy Bernard
General Clark
Georgia militia

notable location

Fort Fidius
Traders Hill
St Marys
Creek Nation
Georgia
Philadelphia

document number

1793040740055

page start

436

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Henry Gaither Fort Fidius [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]