Statement by Brigade Major Buckner Harris, 1st Brigade, 1st Division to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent

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Type

Copy of document

Title

Statement by Brigade Major Buckner Harris, 1st Brigade, 1st Division to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent

Description

Harris states that a party of militia brought in 8 prisoners and killed several Indians, which was consistent with the orders of Georgia Governor Telfair, who instructed several officers on the frontier that they should pursue any Indians who stole horses or committed hostilities. Telfair also instructed Harris to inform Brigadier General Clarke to pursue and kill any Indians committing outrages. Seagrove certifies as a true copy.

year created

1793

month created

10

day created

02

author

Brigade Major Buckner Harris

sent from location

Fort Fidius

recipient

James Seagrove

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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note

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

James Seagrove
Brigade Major Buckner Harris
Brigadier General Clarke
Georgia Governor Telfair
Georgia Militia
Creek Nation
horse thieves
1st Brigade, 1st Division
Georgia Militia
Henry Gaither

notable location

Fort Fidius
Georgia
Creek Nation
Georgia frontier

notable idea/issue

Georgia punishment of Creek horse thieves

document number

1793100290055

page start

415

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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 413-414
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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Brigade Major Buckner Harris Fort Fidius [n/a]
Recipient James Seagrove [unknown] [n/a]