Report from Captain Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on Georgia militia; muster and pay, James Seagrove's visit with the Creeks and Indian mischief on the frontier

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Report from Captain Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on Georgia militia; muster and pay, James Seagrove's visit with the Creeks and Indian mischief on the frontier

Writing from Augusta, Freeman has met with Georgia Governor Telfair; expects to see appointment of paymaster for militia, along with orders for mustering. Has not been able to obtain a listing of the numbers of troops employed. Governor believes forces should remain at current levels. Notes that in response to Knox's letter ordering a stop to offensive operations by Georgia militia, Governor Telfair has responded accordingly. Major Habersham in communication with Secretary of Treasury regarding contracts. On 7 September 1793 James Seagrove proceeded to Fort Fidius on his way to Oakmulgee, with Major Gaither and Mr. Whitney. Points out that Governor Telfair does not think Seagrove's efforts will bear results. While many Georgians support offensive operations against the Creeks, there are some who are concerned about the consequences should the expedition fail. Reports trouble with Indians: stealing of horses from Long Bluff, Washington County and Mr. Cribbs and Mr. Hill in Green County. Skirmish at Long Bluff resulted in Indian party killed.

1793

09

11

Augusta

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.

Henry Knox

Captain Constant Freeman

Mr Cribbs

Mr. Hill

Georgia Governor Edward Telfair

Major Gaither

Major Habersham

Secretary of Treasury

Alexander Hamilton

Mr Whitney

Captain Stokes

paymaster

cavalary

infantry

Georgia militia

Federal Troops

James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent

Creek Nation

Augusta Georgia

Longbluff Washington County

Savannah

Georgia

Fort Fidius

Oakmulgee

James Seagrove visit with Creeks

Georgia militia and offensive operations against Creeks

horse stealing

skirmish with Indian horse thieves

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