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Execution of Perpetrators of Robbery and Murder at Traders Hill, Etc.

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.

1793

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Hickory Ground, Upper Creek

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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James Seagrove

Charles Weatherford

John Galphin

Chickasaws

Chocktaws

Cherokees

Spaniards

United States

Hickory Ground, Upper Creek

Lower Creek

Spain

Florida

Georgia

Traders Hill St Marys

Treaty of New York

robbery and murder at Traders Hill

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