Unconfirmed reports of whites killed by Indians
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Type
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Title
Unconfirmed reports of whites killed by Indians
Description
Major Gaither informs Knox of possible hostilities by Indians against white families [30 dead] vicinity of upper part of Georgia, not far from Ft Matthews. Source of information militia General Twiggs. Gaither questions veracity. Reports that citizens fully behind the militia; has heard that militia plans to cross into Creek nation about the mouth of Shoulderbone.
year created
1793
month created
07
day created
15
author
sent from location
Fort Fidius
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
Henry Knox
Henry Gaither
General Twiggs
Georgia militia
Creeks
Lieutenant Bird
notable location
Fort Fidius
Shoulderbone
Ft. Matthews
notable idea/issue
robbery and murder Traders Hill St Marys
killing at Spanish Creek
Treaty of New York
document number
1793071540055
page start
457
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 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, p 455-456 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Gaither | Fort Fidius | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |