Killing and Scalping of William Pugh
Type
Extract
Title
Killing and Scalping of William Pugh
Description
Extracts from the deposition of Benjamin Harrison and Francis Pugh, of Washington County. Describes the killing and scalping of William, the son of Colonel William Pugh, and the taking of Dick, a negro.
short description
Killing and Scalping of William Pugh
year created
1793
month created
04
day created
29
author
sent from location
Washington County
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in Telfair to Knox, 04/29/1793.This journal is enclosed in a statement relative to the South Western frontiers, as connected with the state of Georgia and the 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 at War, 12/99/1793.
created note
This document is undated, but was sent on 04/29/1793.
author note
Benjamin Harrison; Francis Pugh.
notable person/group
Benjamin Harrison
William Pugh
Colonel Pugh
Dick a negro man
notable location
Washington County
Franklin County
notable item/thing
scalp
deposition
shot and killed
document number
1793042990155
page start
183
