Report from Captain Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on Georgia militia; muster and pay, James Seagrove's visit with the Creeks and Indian mischief on the frontier

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Report from Captain Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on Georgia militia; muster and pay, James Seagrove's visit with the Creeks and Indian mischief on the frontier

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Writing from Augusta, Freeman has met with Georgia Governor Telfair; expects to see appointment of paymaster for militia, along with orders for mustering. Has not been able to obtain a listing of the numbers of troops employed. Governor believes forces should remain at current levels. Notes that in response to Knox's letter ordering a stop to offensive operations by Georgia militia, Governor Telfair has responded accordingly. Major Habersham in communication with Secretary of Treasury regarding contracts. On 7 September 1793 James Seagrove proceeded to Fort Fidius on his way to Oakmulgee, with Major Gaither and Mr. Whitney. Points out that Governor Telfair does not think Seagrove's efforts will bear results. While many Georgians support offensive operations against the Creeks, there are some who are concerned about the consequences should the expedition fail. Reports trouble with Indians: stealing of horses from Long Bluff, Washington County and Mr. Cribbs and Mr. Hill in Green County. Skirmish at Long Bluff resulted in Indian party killed.

year created

1793

month created

09

day created

11

sent from location

Augusta

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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

Henry Knox
Captain Constant Freeman
Mr Cribbs
Mr. Hill
Georgia Governor Edward Telfair
Major Gaither
Major Habersham
Secretary of Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Mr Whitney
Captain Stokes
paymaster
cavalary
infantry
Georgia militia
Federal Troops
James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent
Creek Nation

notable location

Augusta Georgia
Longbluff Washington County
Savannah
Georgia
Fort Fidius
Oakmulgee

notable idea/issue

James Seagrove visit with Creeks
Georgia militia and offensive operations against Creeks
horse stealing
skirmish with Indian horse thieves

document number

1793091140055

page start

478

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[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 476-477
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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Constant Freeman Augusta [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]