Letter from Timothy Barnard [Bernard] to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, reporting on favorable prospects for peace
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Letter from Timothy Barnard [Bernard] to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, reporting on favorable prospects for peace
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Barnard [Bernard] remains ill and can hardly collect his sentiments on paper. Reports that the Warrior King of the Cussetahs returned from meeting with upper Creeks; all towns in that quarter want peace. To demonstrate sincerity, White Lieutenant and other leaders will join Warrior King to Oakmulges to conduct Seagrove into the nation. White Lieutenant asks Seagrove to bring the women and children prisoners with him. Barnard expects no more mischief, at least for the winter; Chehaws and Usechaws will not commit any more offenses, a chief part of them are hunting at head of St Marys Stangesbre and left the chiefs to settle matters. Cowetas and Broken Arrow have likewise agreed to do no mischief. Strong talks also sent to Seminolas to avoid hostilities. Peace depends on Georgia scouting parties not falling on the Indians. If peace is disrupted, a likely culprit with be the rascal John Galphin.
year created
1793
month created
10
day created
18
author
sent from location
Flint River
recipient
sent to location
Fort Fidius
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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
James Seagrove
Timothy Barnard
Bernard
White Lieutenant
Warrior King of Cussetahs
Upper Creeks
Lower Creeks
Creek Indian Agent
Mr Townsend
Mr Mordecai
Chehaws
Usechaws
Cowetahs
Seminolas
Broken Arrows
White people
Georgia
Georgia Governor Telfair
John Galphin
Mr Akin
Aiken
notable location
Fort Fidius
Flint River
Upper Creek
Lower Creek
Cussetah
Tuckabachees
Oakmulges
St Marys Stangesbre
Florida
Seminolas
Onconee
notable idea/issue
Seagrove and peace efforts with Creek nation
document number
1793101890055
page start
427
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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 425-427 |
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Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Barnard [Bernard] | Flint River | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James Seagrove | Fort Fidius | [n/a] |