Report from Major Henry Gaither to Henry Knox Secretary of War on Georgia Militia efforts to intercept James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent
Type
Copy of document
Title
Report from Major Henry Gaither to Henry Knox Secretary of War on Georgia Militia efforts to intercept James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent
Description
While riding with James Seagrove, received information of efforts to disrupt Seagrove's attempt to meet with Creek Nation. Reports that both Colonel Alexander with about 100 men, and Captain Charles Williamson, with his troop, attemted to cross the Oconee to intercept Seagrove. Intent is to intercept dispatches and attack friendly Indians. Gaither notes that these are same militia who expect to be paid by United States. Says he will not muster militia unless he verifies that they have been called by proper authority of United States. Praises Captain Freemand and Mr Whitney for their assistance. Gaither notes that he has requested that Georgia Governor Telfair call out 100 infantry and 100 cavalry to be placed under Gaither's command.
year created
1793
month created
09
day created
23
author
sent from location
Fort Fidius
recipient
in collection
in image
note
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.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Henry Gaither
Mr Whitney
Captain Constant Freeman
James Seagrove
Creek Indian Agent
Georgia
Georgia Militia
United States
Captain Dickinson
Captain Roberts
Colonel Alexander
Captain Charles Williamson
Superintendant Indian Affairs
Federal Government
Georgia Governor Telfair
notable location
Fort Fidius
Oconee
Shoulderbone
Augusta Georgia
United States
The Old Trading Post
Fort Matthews
notable idea/issue
James Seagrove, peace efforts with Creeks
James Seagrove and Georgia militia efforts to disrupt peace with Creeks
document number
1793092340055
page start
469
