Letter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Henry Knox Secretary of War on Governor Telfair's meeting with council of Generals

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Letter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Henry Knox Secretary of War on Governor Telfair's meeting with council of Generals

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From Savannah Georgia, Seagrove reports that Governor Telfair and his council of Generals broke up on 11 August 1793 with no decision. No immediate expedition is to take place against the Creeks. There was disagreement between Governor and Generals on what should be done.

year created

1793

month created

08

day created

17

author

James Seagrove

sent from location

Savannah

recipient

Henry Knox

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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Cited in Knox to Seagrove, 09/16/1793, Seagrove to Knox, 08/21/1793, and Seagrove to Knox, 10/14/1793.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.

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Cited document addressed to the War Office

notable person/group

Henry Knox
James Seagrove
General Jackson
Governor of Georgia Edward Telfair
Creeks
council of Generals
Georgia militia
Mr Ellicot

notable location

Savannah
Georgia
Creek towns

notable idea/issue

robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys

document number

1793081740055

page start

383

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James Seagrove Savannah [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]