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Detention of Indians and Local Activity of the Spaniards

Seagrove reports to Knox that he has detained some Indians on suspicion of mischief. One cut his throat; actions were his own, as he kept his intentions from his fellow prisoners. Indians being treated well and humanely. Is concerned about what the Georgia citizens will do to the Indians if released. Spirit of the people is one of violence against any leniency toward the Indians. Some of the Indian's horses were stolen from whites. Assures Knox that prisoners will be treated with humanity. Has notified General Jackson, who commands the militia of this division in Georgia. Reports that the Spaniards have evacuated their post on the upper part of river and moved to St John's River. Seagrove suspects this may be connected to war between France and Spain.

1793

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Town of St. Marys

Cited in Knox to Seagrove, 09/16/1793, and Seagrove to Knox, 07/06/1793.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.

Cited document addressed to the War Office

Henry Knox

James Seagrove

Indians

Cussetahs

Creeks

Georgians

Georgia militia

Major General Jackson

Spaniards

Indian prisoners

governor of Georgia

Georgia militia

Town of St. Marys

Colerain

Rocklanding

Oakmulgee

St. Marys River

Georgia

Spain

France

United States

St. Johns River

Jacksonville Florida

Treaty of New York

robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys

War Spain and France

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