Confrontation with Indians at Spanish Creek

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Title

Confrontation with Indians at Spanish Creek

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Captain Randolph reports from Colerain Station, west of St. Marys Georgia, that Mr McDonald saw some Indians on the path. Randolph responded by sending out men. They fell in with Indians at Spanish Creek. A confrontation ensued and four Indians killed; no whites lost. Got excellent horses as a result. Alexander Young and Mr Wright want to take possession of Bullhead blockhouse; need more men and ammunition. [Indians turned out to be friendly; David Cornell was one of those killed].

year created

1793

month created

06

day created

30

author

Captain John F. Randolph

sent from location

Colerain Station

recipient

James Seagrove

in 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}
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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
Captain John F Randolph
Mr McDonald
Mr. Steth
Alexander Young Esquire
Mr Wright
Indians
Sergeant
David Cornell

notable location

Colerain Station
Georgia
St Marys
Spanish Creek
Bullhead Blockhouse

notable item/thing

ammunition

notable idea/issue

robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys
Treaty of New York
indian-white fighting

document number

1793063090055

page start

329

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Captain John F. Randolph Colerain Station [n/a]
Recipient James Seagrove [unknown] [n/a]