Report from Captain Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on Georgia resistance to Seagrove's peace efforts and Seagrove's relationship with the people of Georgia

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Report from Captain Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on Georgia resistance to Seagrove's peace efforts and Seagrove's relationship with the people of Georgia

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Freeman suggests that reports of Seagrove in personal danger are exaggerations. Georgia people mad at Seagrove, but would not openly oppose the government. Seagrove believes he is disliked because he is a federal officer and is zealous about achieving peace. Reports that Alexander has 90 men determined to prevent Seagrove from meeting with the Creeks.

year created

1793

month created

09

day created

18

author

Constant Freeman

sent from location

Augusta

recipient

Henry Knox

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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 Freeman to Knox, 09/25/1793.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 suybmitted 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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notable person/group

Henry Knox
Constant Freeman
Alexander
Governor Telfair
James Seagrove
Creek Indian Agent
Creek Nation

notable location

Augusta Georgia
Georgia Militia
Federal Government
Creeks

notable idea/issue

Seagrove and people of Georgia
Seagrove attempt at peace with Creeks

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1793091840055

page start

479

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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. 478-480
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Document names

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