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State of Alarm Among Inhabitants of Georgia Frontier, Etc.

From Fort Fidius, Major Gaither reports many of inhabitants have left their homes; some have built forts on their soil. Gaither has furnished many with arms; militia Generals have ordered rations. Federal contractor issuing about 2000 rations per day to militia. Male negroes and some of their families included in the ration returns. Major Habersham asked that Gaither certify these issues. Gaither refused because he expects great abuses in this business and does not know whether it will be a state or general [federal] charge. Georgia Governor Telfair will form an encampment at the mouth of Shoulder Bone on the Oconee, about 20 miles above. Telfair plans to advance into Indian country with volunteers. Gaither laments he is in a disagreeable situation because the people think he has the power to call the militia into service and protect them. Gaither notes that he cares not what the people think as long as Knox approves of his performance. If not, he asks to be relieved as early as may be convenient.

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Fort Fidius

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.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.

Henry Knox

Major Henry Gaither Commandant

Major Habersham

Governor Telfair

Georgia militia

Secretary of War

federal contractor

negroes

Fort Fidius

St Marys

Georgia

Oconee

arms

rations

encampment

robbery and murder at Traders Hill St. Marys

Treaty of New York

Federal state jurisdiction in calling up militia

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