Detailed Instructions for Commander in Georgia to Dispose Troops to Keep Peace Between Creek Indians & Georgians
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Type
Letter Signed
Title
Detailed Instructions for Commander in Georgia to Dispose Troops to Keep Peace Between Creek Indians & Georgians
Description
Notes that a treaty has been concluded with the Creek Indians reaffirming desires to live in friendship with the United States; however, asks Gaither to be prepared for contingencies. Says that the president has deemed it wise to have U.S. forces keep both the Georgians and the Creeks from intruding on each others' land and rights. Describes the extent of the land claim in question, and its value for agriculture and as a potential battlefield, that he may advise Gaither of where to position his troops, to cover the most vulnerable and desirable areas. Asks that Gaither both garrison certain named posts and establish others which are easily defended & supplied, are healthy for the garrison, and are situated to strike at the Indians promptly should war begin. Orders that the garrisons of existing forts in Georgia be reduced to cover these proposed posts. Should inform the provisioning contractors of the changes, so provisions continue to flow. Notes that Washington has ordered dragoons from Wayne's army to join the contingent in Georgia, to serve as patrollers. Requests that particular attention be made to secure patrols against surprise or theft of horses, as a matter of extreme import to the president. Encloses a copy [not included] of "An Act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes and to preserve peace on the frontiers."
short description
Detailed Instructions for Commander in Georgia to Dispose Troops to Keep Peace Between Creek Indians & Georgians
year created
1796
month created
08
day created
23
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Cited in McHenry to Washington, 11/14/1798.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Henry Gaither
James McHenry
Secretary of War
Lieutenant Colonel Command Gaither
President
Creeks
Indians
Commissioners
Agents of the State of Georgia
Harrison
frontier inhabitants
troops
Contractor
Dragoons
General Wayne
marauding Indians
cavalry
notable location
War Office
Georgia
Coleraine
within the Indian line
frontier
Indian land
Fort Pickering
St Mary's River
boundary line
Alatamaha
Oconee River
Oconee
Oakmulgee
Flint River
Appalachee
Appalachee River
Currahee Mountain
Heowee
Indian Country
Indian frontier
Fort Fidius
Acheewantchee
Thlocklaoso
Fishing Creek
Beard's Bluff
Fort Telfair
Oconee Country
Fort Pickering
Fort St Tammany
notable item/thing
disposition
meeting
land
civil decisions
case
military force
Indian line
thieving
hostile incursions
treaty
barrenness
cattle
protection
bluffs
fish
ground
situation
provisions
soil
wood
construction of the work
herbage
water
proper sites
scites
subaltern's command
horse
patrols
forage
quarters
thest
standing order
notable idea/issue
peace
negotiations with the Creek
document number
1796082300101
page start
131
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | IDD03 (157 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 384 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Gaither | [unknown] | [n/a] |