Indians attacked by whites

Item

Type

Printed Document

Title

Indians attacked by whites

Description

Informs the Secretary of War, from Georgia, that an unfortunate event on December 28 has destroyed hopes for peace between the United States and the Creek nation. The Bird-tail king and eight of his town were treacherously attacked by a party of whites, killing two Creek Indians.

year created

1794

month created

01

day created

01

sent from location

Fort Fidius

recipient

in collection

notable person/group

Henry Knox
Constant Freeman
Creeks
Bird-tail king
Indians
Seagrove
[George Washington]
governor
Bartlet Walker
Bird Tail King

notable location

Fort Fidius
Georgia
New York
Oconee

document number

1794010140000

Document instances

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Document names

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