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Detention of Indian Prisoners, Suspicious Indian Activity, and Party Politics

Seagrove reports to Major General Jackson of Georgia militia that he has detained some Indians on suspicion of mischief. Scouts have found tracks that may suggest Indian movement or preparations to commit harm. One Indian prisoner cut his throat at Fort St. Tamany. Have secured one prisoner, a Chehaw, who may have been involved in the murders at Traders Hill. Refers to his actions as possibly bringing unpleasant visitors, nevertheless, the right thing to do. Refers to the party creatures and [sarcastically] to the combined wisdom of the grand Jury of Chatham Georgia [a possible reference to the controversial election contest between Jackson and Major General Anthony Wayne]. Some disaffected have gone off to Cumberland Island; others to Florida. Subsequent report suggests that the tracks came from those already taken prisoner. Notes that the contractor's agent has not bread or flour to issue to troops, asks for help. If the country breaks, Glyn County cannot stand.

1793

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12

Town of St. Mary's

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.

Major General James Jackson

James Seagrove

Chehaw

Indian prisoner

Scouts

Captain Randolph

Cussetahs

Governor of Georgia Telfair

Grand Jury of Chatham

Town of St. Mary's

Cussetah

Georgia

Florida

Yazoo

Fort at Colerain

Fort St. Tamany

Glyn County

Liberty

Traders Hill St. Marys

Wayne-Jackson election in Georgia

Treaty of New York

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