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James Seagrove to the Kings, Chiefs, and Headmen of the Cussetah Town, and all others of the Lower Towns of Creek Nation

Addresses the Cussetah as good friends. Some towns are like them; others are guilty of bad things. Expects to see murderers [from Traders Hill incident] turned over to him; or at least wants to hear they are dead. This is the only way to preserve peace. Does not blame Cussetahs, but as great mother town, should be more insistent to the others. Sent a strong talk via George Galphin. If there is war, the towns that sit still will be spared. No mercy to those who kill U.S. citizens. Though Creek murders and atrocities continue, United States has not retaliated; Seagrove is still waiting for an answer to demands. Gives thirty days to deliver murderers. Seagrove notes that listening to Spaniards and bad white men is harmful to Creeks and will bring ruin on the land.

1793

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St. Mary's

St Marys

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.

James Seagrove

Cussetah

George Galphin

United States

Creek

spaniards

St. Mary's

Lower Creeks

Lower towns

Ulchee

Treaty of New York

murder and robbery by Creeks

Traders Hill

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