Letterbook Copy

Conducting the Security of the Frontier in Georgia

In the conduct of Indian affairs, Knox directs Major Gaither "to calm every attempt to raise a storm....and let this idea govern all your conduct" Knox calls the robbery and murder at Traders Hill the actions of marauders and not part of a large design of the Creeks generally. The propriety of calling out militia cavalry and horsemen may be justly questioned. Expresses concern about the expense. Recommends the use of scouts as more effective and economical. Notes that Georgia payrolls are not supported by any muster rolls. No troops should be in the service of United States unless mustered upon oath. Asks by whose authority the militia companies have been called out.

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War Department

This journal is enclosed in a statement relative to the South Western frontiers, as connected with the state of Georgia and the 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 at War, 12/99/1793.

Major Henry Gaither

Henry Knox

Indians

militia

Governor of Georgia Telfair

Creek Nation

War Department

Georgia

Creek Nation

Traders Hill St Marys

patrols against indians

Georgia payrolls

muster rolls

robbery and murder at Traders Hill on St Marys

constitution and calling out militia

constitution and states defending against invasion

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