Letter from James Seagrove Indian Agent, to Timothy Bernard on death of David Cornell, death of McGillivray and relations with Spaniards, meeting with Chiefs on 10 September 1793, delinquent pay by government of United States, shortage of supplies, assistance of Mr. Jacob Townsend, on the giving of arms to Indians under present circumstances, and orders to capitalize on the kindness Seagrove has shown the detained Indians
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Letter from James Seagrove Indian Agent, to Timothy Bernard on death of David Cornell, death of McGillivray and relations with Spaniards, meeting with Chiefs on 10 September 1793, delinquent pay by government of United States, shortage of supplies, assistance of Mr. Jacob Townsend, on the giving of arms to Indians under present circumstances, and orders to capitalize on the kindness Seagrove has shown the detained Indians
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Seagrove believes that the rage over the death of David Cornell will subside. Believes Creek leadership lacks direction since death of Alexander McGillivray. Should capitalize on this opportunity to improve relations; if not, the Spaniards will. Meeting on the Oakmulgee on 10 September 1793 will go as planned; the meeting is based on direction of President of United States General George Washington. Orders Bernard to secure Seagrove's entrance into the Creek nation and provide for his security. Cannot assist Bernard with any money, since Seagrove has not been paid either. Discusses lack of supplies at St Marys. Will provide assistance with goods at Rocklanding. Townsend is useful; he has good relations with the White Lieutenant. Wants to see Kinnards before Panton gets a hold of them. No arms for Indians under present circumstances.
year created
1793
month created
07
day created
29
author
sent from location
Savannah
recipient
sent to location
Savannah, Georgia
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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
Timothy Bernard
Timothy Barnard
James Seagrove
David Cornell
Alexander McGillivray
Creeks
Spaniards
White Lieutenant
Jacob Townsend
Mordecai
Secretary of War
Henry Knox
President of United States General George Washington
Chickasaws
Choctaws
United States
W. Jordan
Kinnard
Panton
General Green's lady
Catherine Greene
Nathaniel Greene
notable location
Savannah
St Marys
Oakmulgee
United States
Savannah Georgia
Rocklanding
notable item/thing
pay
provisions
presents for Indians
Indian arms
notable idea/issue
Treaty of New York
robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys
killing of David Cornell
Seagrove's meeting with Creek Chiefs
death of McGillivray
document number
1793072990555
page start
372
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| [view document] (4 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 370-373 |
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Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Seagrove | Savannah | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Charles Weatherford | Savannah, Georgia | [n/a] |