LtCol Melton's statement to the Creeks at Donally Town
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
LtCol Melton's statement to the Creeks at Donally Town
Description
LtCol. William Melton informs the Creek headmen of Donally Town that, under his authority, 8 Indian women and children are taken prisoner. Melton states further that the prisoners will be delivered into the hands of the Governor of Georgia, whom he expects will then give the Creeks, "a new lesson of humanity."
year created
1793
month created
09
day created
22
sent from location
Greene County
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in Telfair to Knox, 10/02/1793.This journal is enclosed in a statement relative to the South Western frontiers, as connected with the state of Georgia and the 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 at War, 12/99/1793.
recipient note
To the Head-men and Warriors of Donally's town, Flint river.
notable person/group
William Melton
First Regiment of Greene County
notable location
Greene County
document number
1793092290055
page start
200
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (506 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 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Lieutenant Colonel William Melton | Greene County | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Creek Chiefs | [unknown] | [n/a] |