Execution of Perpetrators of Robbery and Murder at Traders Hill, Etc.
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Execution of Perpetrators of Robbery and Murder at Traders Hill, Etc.
Description
Weatherford reports that he has done all he can to help bring peace in the aftermath of the robbery and murder at Traders Hill St. Marys.The Creek Nation has decided to put the death five of the perpetrators, exclusive John Galphin. Refers to Spanish talks with Chickasaws, Chocktaws, and Cherokees; the whole of upper and lower towns agree to be at peace with United States. Chickasaws meet with cold reception toward Creeks. Some Cherokees trying to bring war on United States, but most have peaceful intentions. Chocktaws are committed to render assistance to Chickasaws in case of war. Attempting to gain more intelligence on Spanish influence.
year created
1793
month created
06
day created
11
author
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Hickory Ground, Upper Creek
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Cited in Seagrove to Weatherford, 07/29/1793.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. This document is an integral part of [Public Reports] and other communications of the Secretary of War, 12/99/1793.
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notable person/group
James Seagrove
Charles Weatherford
John Galphin
Chickasaws
Chocktaws
Cherokees
Spaniards
United States
notable location
Hickory Ground, Upper Creek
Lower Creek
Spain
Florida
Georgia
Traders Hill St Marys
notable idea/issue
Treaty of New York
robbery and murder at Traders Hill
document number
1793061190155
page start
320
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[view document] (506 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 |
[view document] (3 pages) | NOP01 (506 pages) | Collection: Printed Versions | M: 1268, R: 14, 320-322 |
Document names
Type | Name | Location | Notes |
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Author | Charles Weatherford | Hickory Ground, Upper Creek | [n/a] |
Recipient | James Seagrove | [unknown] | [n/a] |