Letter from James Seagrove to Alexander Cornell on the fate of David Cornell, the peaceful intentions of General Washington, and prospects of meeting 10 September 1793
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Letter from James Seagrove to Alexander Cornell on the fate of David Cornell, the peaceful intentions of General Washington, and prospects of meeting 10 September 1793
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Seagrove asks for Cornell's support in maintaining peace, and prevent rash response following death of mutual friend David Cornell. Stresses the General Washington wishes that Seagrove meet with friendly Creek Chiefs. Anticipated date 10 September 1793. Would have met earlier but for incident at Traders Hill St Marys. Will return to belongings of David Cornell. Asks that Cornell take measures to prevent mischief, otherwise the Georgia militia will take measures to inflict suffering. Asks that Mad Dog and Joseph Cornell attend meeting.
year created
1793
month created
07
day created
29
author
sent from location
Savannah
recipient
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in image
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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
Alexander Cornell
James Seagrove
Joseph Cornell
David Cornell
Mad Dog
President of United States General George Washington
Georgia militia
Mr. Townsend
Spaniards
Friendly towns
Nacnee warrior
notable location
Savannah
Oakmulgee
St Marys
Spain
Rocklanding
Georgia
United States
Augusta
document number
1793072990155
page start
361
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| [view document] (3 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 360-362 |
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Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Seagrove | Savannah | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Cornell | [unknown] | [n/a] |