Hindering Seagrove's Peaceful Mission

Item

Type

Extract of Letter

Title

Hindering Seagrove's Peaceful Mission

Description

Freeman worries that unless the Governor of Georgia does something to prevent the constant white incursions into Indian country, Seagrove's mission to seek a peaceful settlement with the Creeks may be in vain.

year created

1793

month created

11

day created

05

sent from location

Fort Fidius

recipient

in collection

note

Enclosed in Knox to Adams, 12/18/1793.

cited note

Cited document addressed to the War Office

notable person/group

Henry Knox
Constant Freeman, Jr.
Mr. Seagrove
party of militia horse [cavalry]
Mr. Barnard
the whites
people on the frontier
Major Brenton
General Irwin

notable location

Fort Fidius
Rock Landing
Oconee
Carr's Bluff
Flint River
Little Chehaw village

notable item/thing

disposition of the Indians
disputes
retreat
wounded
representations to the executive of this State [Governor Telfair}
[Seagrove's] zeal and indefatigable labor

document number

1793110540100

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Document names

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