Statement of Frederick Dalcho Surgeons Mate Legion of United States on Georgia Militia efforts to intercept James Seagrove during peace overtures with Creeks
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Copy of document
Title
Statement of Frederick Dalcho Surgeons Mate Legion of United States on Georgia Militia efforts to intercept James Seagrove during peace overtures with Creeks
Description
Statement by Frederick Dalcho Surgeons Mate given on 25 September 1793, attested by James Seagrove. Dalcho reports that some Georgia militia were pursuing some Indians in order to recover stolen horses. During this pursuit, they were ambushed by Indians. As a result, party headed out led by Colonel Alexander, Colonel Melton, Colonel Lemar, Major Fauche, Major Adams and other officers and men. Intent was to ambush Indians and intercept those who wished to treat with James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent. Adams expressed a wish that Seagrove and Barnard be killed for pacifying the Indians and for paying them to destroy the frontier inhabitants. Called United States Congress a set of rascals and Secretary of War an enemy of Georgia. If he could, he would drown them all. Believed that the Executive Officers of Federal Government wished to see state of Georgia destroyed by Indians. Federal troops are of no use in protecting frontier. Adams reiterated that Indians trying to treat would be killed. Apparently Colonel Melton gave authority to do so. Statement substantiated by Mr Armour of Greensborough.
year created
1793
month created
09
day created
25
author
sent from location
Fort Fidius Georgia
secondary recipient
sent to location
Fort Fidius Georgia
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 suybmitted 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
Frederick Dalcho Surgeons Mate
Legion of United States
Georgia Militia
Colonel Alexander
Colonel Melton
Colonel Lemar
Major Fauche
Major Adams
James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent
Barnard
son of Major Adams
Major Gaither
Major Seagrove
Mr Armour
notable location
Fort Fidius
Ft Matthews
Oakmulgee
Greensborough
Creek Nation
Cussetah Towns
Shoulderbone
Georgia
United States
document number
1793092590055
page start
416
