Events in Aftermath of Robbery and Murder at Traders Hill St Marys
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Events in Aftermath of Robbery and Murder at Traders Hill St Marys
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Bernard reports that he has met with Galphin and has sent for the Cussetah King. Most of the murderers and plunderers are concentrated near the Chatahootchee River; Chehaws and Usuchees still keep up the mischief. Towns below [Chatahootchee] are quiet. Cussetahs trying to keep peace. Cussetah King and Kinnard will send Galphin to Seagrove. They recommend sending horsemen above the Cowetas to burn, kill and destroy all they can find. The other towns will not oppose. This remedy could backfire and create a general war if a good commander does not discriminate between friend and foe. Cowetas passed a man shot in the head, ears cut off, and scalped; another man shot through hand. Kinnard thinks the sooner the Cowetas are routed, the better. Six killed at Rock Landing; four killed below Carr's Bluff. General Clark of militia has 2500 men ready to go after the nations. Bernard fears indiscriminate killing. Word has it that Spanish Officers coming through Chickasaws and Creeks. Panton will be there to give talks. Bernard wishes to oppose them, but laments that he has no commission. Most of the towns will not take up arms if they know they will be spared.
year created
1793
month created
05
day created
12
author
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Kinnard's Cowpen
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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 the Creek Indians, the South Western territory of the United States and the 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 Cherokees submitted to the House of Representative on December 4, 1793.
notable person/group
James Seagrove
Timothy Barnard
Kinnard
General Clark
Galphin
Cowetas
Spanish
Panton
Chickasaw
cussetah King
Georgia militia
notable location
Kinnard's Cowpen
rock Landing
Carrs Bluff
Spain
florida
Georgia
towns
Chatahootchee River
notable idea/issue
Treaty of New York
document number
1793051290055
page start
297
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[view document] (4 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, p 297-300 |
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Type | Name | Location | Notes |
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Author | Timothy Barnard [Bernard] | Kinnard's Cowpen | [n/a] |
Recipient | James Seagrove | [unknown] | [n/a] |