Letter from James Seagrove Indian Agent, to W. Payne Head Chief of the Simanola of Creek Indians at Sotchaway

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Letter from James Seagrove Indian Agent, to W. Payne Head Chief of the Simanola of Creek Indians at Sotchaway

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Letter from James Seagrove to W. Payne, Chief of Simanola [Seminole] tribe. Seagrove has not yet met the Chief personally, but notes that his reputation is respectable. Seagrove extends invitation to Payne to visit. Refers to meeting of chiefs 1 May at Cussetah. Describes the robbery and murder at Robert Seagrove's store at Trader Hill St Marys. Suggests that William Burgess, a trader was involved. Writes to assure Payne that he and President of United States want peace. Asks Payne to use his influence to encourage peace. Sends Langley Bryant, and interpreter. Did not send a present, but if Payne comes to Seagrove, he will receive one.

year created

1793

month created

04

day created

14

author

James Seagrove

sent from location

St. Mary's

recipient

Chief of Simanola Tribe of Creeks [Seminoles] W. Payne

sent to location

Sotchaway

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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 suybmitted 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

W. Payne
James Seagrove
Seminole
Simanola
Creeks
Robert Seagrove
W Bryant
Daniel Moffett
John Fleming storekeeper
Upton
Burges

notable location

Sotchaway
St. Mary's
Traders Hill

notable idea/issue

murder and robbery at traders hill

document number

1793041490155

page start

240

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[view document] (5 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, 240-244
[view document] (5 pages) NOP01 (506 pages) Collection: Printed Versions M: 1268, R: 14; p 240-244

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James Seagrove St. Mary's [n/a]
Recipient Chief of Simanola Tribe of Creeks [Seminoles] W. Payne Sotchaway [n/a]