Conflict between Indians and Georgia militia
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Conflict between Indians and Georgia militia
Description
Letter from the agent for the War Department in Georgia regarding conflict between the Indians there and the militia. 150 militiamen had attacked a camp of Creek Indians, part in retaliation for the death of Lieutenant Hay. Supposedly a "large party of militia" crossed the Oconee River last night in order to attack Creek towns.
year created
1794
month created
05
day created
11
author
sent from location
Fort Fidius
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Knox to Adams, 06/05/1794, and Freeman to Knox, 05/14/1794.
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Constant Freeman
agent
Indians
militia
Seagrove
Cussetahs
Creeks
Creek Nation
warriors
chiefs
White-bird-tail king
White bird tail king
Tuckaubatchee
Talassees
Mad Dog
Big Fear
Little Warrior
Timothy Barnard
Lieutenant Hay
Cherokee
French
governor
[George Mathews]
Jordan
Uchee
notable location
Fort Fidius
Georgia
Augusta
Oconee River
Oakmulgee River
France
Rock Landing
Cedar Shoals
notable item/thing
fort
towns
horses
document number
1794051140000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Constant Freeman | Fort Fidius | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |