Whereabouts of Men and Boys from Cussetah Town
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Type
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Title
Whereabouts of Men and Boys from Cussetah Town
Description
Seagrove reports that men and boys are staying at his house for their protection. They are well fed and being taken care of so well, they do not wish to leave. Reports that Indian cut his throat. Seagrove refers to enclosed letters for Alexander Cornell, Cussetah King and Kinnard. Chaves, the bearer can provide details. Reports that Great Father General Washington has forbid any troops from going into Creek towns until matter is settled. Troops ordered to cross Oconee to punish bad towns have been ordered back.
year created
1793
month created
07
day created
05
author
sent from location
St. Mary's
secondary recipient
sent to location
Cussetah
in collection
in image
note
Cited in Seagrove to See below, 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.
recipient note
Cussetah Chiefs.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
James Seagrove
Kinnard
Cussetah King
Alexander Cornell
Chaves
Sullapays
Sullap
President of United States General George Washington
Langley Bryant
notable location
St. Mary's
Oconee
United States
Georgia
Creek Nation
Colerain station
notable idea/issue
Treaty of New York
robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys
document number
1793070590155
page start
332
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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] (3 pages) | NOP01 (506 pages) | Collection: Printed Versions | M:1268, R:14, p 332-334 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Seagrove | St. Mary's | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Chiefs of the Cussetahs | Cussetah | [n/a] |