Letter from Timothy Bernard [Bernard] to Henry Gaither Major Commandant on the state of affairs on the frontier, the prospects for peace, and whether military operations will make distinctions between Creek friend and foe
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Letter from Timothy Bernard [Bernard] to Henry Gaither Major Commandant on the state of affairs on the frontier, the prospects for peace, and whether military operations will make distinctions between Creek friend and foe
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Undated letter, presumably written spring or summer 1793. Barnard discusses the danger of traveling, presumably in the aftermath of the robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys. Matters may have to be settled by an army coming against the offenders. Does not see war as general yet. Hopes that distinctions can be made by army between hostile and peaceful towns. Cussetahs want peace. Mad Dog of Tuckabachees, Upper Creeks, and headmen of upper towns have sent good talk. Cowetas were set to do mischief, but Cussetahs turned them back. Large party from upper Creek town gone high up Oconee. About 2000 Upper Creeks have gone out against the Chickasaws.
Closes by asking Gaither if he believes military forces, in retaliating, will make a distinction between Creek friends and enemies. Barnard has friends, family and the Cussetahs themselves, who would like to know what to expect in this regard.
Closes by asking Gaither if he believes military forces, in retaliating, will make a distinction between Creek friends and enemies. Barnard has friends, family and the Cussetahs themselves, who would like to know what to expect in this regard.
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1793
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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
Henry Gaither
Timothy Barnard
Bernard
Major Commandant
James Seagrove
Creek Indian Agent
Mr Hutchinson
Mr Garwin
Mr Holmes
Creek Nation
Cussetahs
Cowetas
United States
Georgians
Upper Creeks
Mad Dog of Tuckabatches
Major Seagrove
Chickasaw
notable location
Oconee
Rocklanding
Buzzards Roost
Cussetah
Upper Towns
Coweta
Georgia
Tuckabatches
St Marys
Chickasaw
document number
1793999990655
page start
452
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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. 450-452 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Barnard [Bernard] | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Gaither | [unknown] | [n/a] |