Report on Events in Aftermath of Robbery & Murder at Traders Hill St. Marys
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Title
Report on Events in Aftermath of Robbery & Murder at Traders Hill St. Marys
Description
From Flint River Georgia, Bernard report to Seagrove that he has been to Cussetah Towns with David Cornell, head warrior of Tuchabachees. Conclusion was to give satisfaction for robbery and murders at Traders Hill. Men were sent by Cussetahs to kill the perpetrators. Daniel Dourouzeaux, villain who turned Spaniard, at behest of Panton, interfered with the business. Nevertheless, both upper and lower Creeks have determined it should be done. Discusses intrigues by Spanish agent to undermine United States through Indian tribes. Cornell pledges loyalty to United States and General Washington. Cornell wishes Seagrove to visit to counteract influence of Spanish agents.
year created
1793
month created
06
day created
20
author
sent from location
Flint River
recipient
in collection
in image
note
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.
notable person/group
James Seagrove
Indian Agent
interpreters
Timothy Bernard
David Cornell
Daniel Dourouzeaux
Cussetahs
Upper Creeks
Lower Creeks
Panton
Spaniards
Spanish agents
President of United States General George Washington
Chickasaws
Choctaws
Tuchabachees
Mr. McDonald
United States
Florida
Georgia
Usechaws
negroes
robbers and murders at Traders Hill St Marys
Cherokees
notable location
Flint River
Mississippi
Charles Town Georgia
Georgia
Florida
Spain
Cussetah
upper Creeks
lower Creeks
document number
1793062090355
page start
317
number of pages
4
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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] (4 pages) | NOP01 (506 pages) | Collection: Printed Versions | M: 1268, R: 14, 317-320 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Barnard [Bernard] | Flint River | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James Seagrove | [unknown] | [n/a] |