James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Secretary of War Henry Knox on how Georgia inhabitants view peace efforts with Creek Nation, attempts to meet with Georgia Governor Telfair, proposal for meeting of Creek Chiefs at Philadelphia, and rumors of whites and Chickasaws planning to attack Creeks
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James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Secretary of War Henry Knox on how Georgia inhabitants view peace efforts with Creek Nation, attempts to meet with Georgia Governor Telfair, proposal for meeting of Creek Chiefs at Philadelphia, and rumors of whites and Chickasaws planning to attack Creeks
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Seagrove reports that he is waiting at Augusta to meet with Georgia Governor Telfair. While there he is also attempting to ascertain the prospects for peace with the Creeks, based on newspaper accounts, current reports, and based on the measures being taken by the Governor.
Reports that Governor Telfair is making plans for large-scale military operations against Creek Nation, but says this will not prevent him from conducting his planned meeting in September. Highlights that state policy seems at odds with desires of President of United States General Washington.
Resurrects a proposal for a meeting with the most influential Creek Chiefs at Philadelphia.
Reports that the Upper Creeks are alarmed at rumors of whites and Chickasaws preparing to attack Creeks. Rumors that Chickasaws have artillery from Southwest Territorial Governor Blount. Plans to meet with Creeks on 10 September; as such cannot wait much longer for Telfair. Refers to enclosed copy of a talk from Mr Barnard [Bernard] to Major Gaither.
Enclosure is dated 25 July 1793. Heads of the Creek Nation address their talk to General Washington, President of United States. Translated by Timothy Bernard at Cussetahs: A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchee, to be forwarded to His Excellency General Washington, President of United States. Heads of Creek Nation report that Chickasaw Nation holding talks with Governor Blount, Southwest Territorial Governor, and report on the dispatch of several thousand men to join Chickasaws at a fort in Chickasaw Nation, along with arms. Creek Nation asks General Washington who has jurisdiction on this matter, Washington or Blount? If Washington and the heads of Georgia want peace with the Creeks, then both should send off to Governor Blount to restrain his people.
Reports that Governor Telfair is making plans for large-scale military operations against Creek Nation, but says this will not prevent him from conducting his planned meeting in September. Highlights that state policy seems at odds with desires of President of United States General Washington.
Resurrects a proposal for a meeting with the most influential Creek Chiefs at Philadelphia.
Reports that the Upper Creeks are alarmed at rumors of whites and Chickasaws preparing to attack Creeks. Rumors that Chickasaws have artillery from Southwest Territorial Governor Blount. Plans to meet with Creeks on 10 September; as such cannot wait much longer for Telfair. Refers to enclosed copy of a talk from Mr Barnard [Bernard] to Major Gaither.
Enclosure is dated 25 July 1793. Heads of the Creek Nation address their talk to General Washington, President of United States. Translated by Timothy Bernard at Cussetahs: A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchee, to be forwarded to His Excellency General Washington, President of United States. Heads of Creek Nation report that Chickasaw Nation holding talks with Governor Blount, Southwest Territorial Governor, and report on the dispatch of several thousand men to join Chickasaws at a fort in Chickasaw Nation, along with arms. Creek Nation asks General Washington who has jurisdiction on this matter, Washington or Blount? If Washington and the heads of Georgia want peace with the Creeks, then both should send off to Governor Blount to restrain his people.
year created
1793
month created
09
day created
03
author
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Augusta
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Cited in Seagrove to Knox, 09/05/1793.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.
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Cited document addressed to the War Office
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Henry Knox
James Seagrove
Georgia Governor Telfair
Creek Nation
President of United States General George Washington
Southwest Territorial Governor Blount
Timothy Bernard
Timothy Barnard
Major Gaither
Cussetahs
Chickasaw Nation
Upper Creeks
Lower Creeks
Captain Freeman
Indian Agent to Creeks
Georgia Militia
Governor of South Carolina
Philadelphia
Mad Dog of the Tuckabachees
Cumberland people
heads of Georgia
red people
notable location
Augusta
Georgia
Southwest Territory
South Carolina
Rocklanding
Cussetah Square
Mussel Shoals
Cumberland
Kentucky
notable item/thing
plantation
newspaper
artillery
notable idea/issue
Treaty of New York
State and Federal jurisdiction over Creek peace efforts
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1793090340055
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