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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

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.

Express for Pittsburgh Now!

The Secretary of War requests that he be furnished with an express for Pittsburgh immediately.

Cartridge Boxes for General Wayne

The Secretary of War [Knox] directs Hodgdon to inform him of the number of new cartridge boxes that have been sent on for General [Anthony] Wayne's army.

Letter to the Governor of Virginia

Letter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of Virginia, Henry Lee III. No image available.

Failure to Secure Peace With Northwest Indians; Discussion of Militia

Informs Wayne that the Indian commissioners have failed to establish peace with the Indians north of the Ohio. Describes the commissioners' travels to safety, and lists the tries most disposed for war. Mentions that "Captain Brandt," his Mohawks, and the Five Nations seem to have tried to convince the other Indians to accept peace. Discusses Wayne's jurisdiction over militia in Virginia and elsewhere, to be called upon as needed now that war with the Indians has resumed.

Negotiations with Wyandot Indians

Details from Commissioner's travels to North of the Ohio to discuss peace treaty with Wyandots. Lee is governor of Virginia.

Letter Citation

Cited in Hewitt to Hodgdon, 10/31/1793.

1350 Musket Cartridges

Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Capt. [William] Kersey or order the amount of powder, ball, paper, and thread that will be sufficient to make 1350 musket cartridges.

Dandridge communicates the directions of the President to Knox

Letter, advises Knox re meeting at President's residence.

Arming Vessels

Regulations concerning arming and equipping ships by belligerent powers in ports of the United States.

Indian Depredations.

The author describes the murder by Indians of Samuel Miller, the widow Baker and all but two of her children, and the family of Robert Wells.

Deposition of James Aikens describing threats by inabitants of Georgia against Federal Indians agents their employ

James Aiken, working for James Seagrove, Creek Indian Agent, describes traveling with goods and baggage of Seagrove along with a free negro named Frederick Chaves. In Washington County Georgia, Aiken and Chaves were confronted by inhabitants and threatened with death because of their service under Seagrove. A Reverend Hutchinson intervened and saved the men's lives. Aiken notes that the people are violently opposed to everything like peace between the country and the Indians and notes that Seagrove is in danger of his life as he travels through the country.

Accounts with Mr. Habersham Relative to Military Expenses in Georgia

Wolcott affirms that John Habersham, in the district of Savannah, has been authorized to enter into contracts and make disbursements for various objects in relation to the military establishment in Georgia. He describes the process by which Habersham carries out his duties.

Irregular Design of Invading Indians

Smith views a local Indian attack in which two men were killed as evidence of an imminent general Indian invasion of the district. He has recommended that General Sevier take command of the armed resistance against the Indians since they are intimidated by him.

Abstracts of pay due the militia

Encloses copies of abstracts of pay due militia called into service by Governor William Blount for defense of the Southwest Territory. Lists names of commanders, warrant, amount of pay.

Abstract for pay due the militia

Abstract pay due sundry militia officers for services in 1793 called into service by Governor William Blount for defense of Territory of United States south of Ohio River, i.e., Southwest Territory. Henley was just appointed agent of the War Department for Southwest.

Abstracts of pay due militia

Encloses sundry abstracts of pay due militia called into service by Governor Blount for defense of territory of United States south of Ohio River;

Appointment as agent in Southwest Territory

Secretary Knox notes that the objects of expense, having been considerably multiplied by recent occurrences in the Southwest Territory, has been deemed advisable with approbation of President of United States to appoint Henley as agent of War Department. Appointment to be temporary until more regular measures ordained by Congress of United States.

Letter from the Secretary at War

This is a letter of appointment that designates David Henley as the Agent for the Department of War in the Territory of the United States south of the Ohio River.

Instructions from Henry Knox Secretary of War

Temporary appointment of Henley as agent of U.S. to territory Southwest of Ohio River. Details of duties.

Copy: Appointment of David Henley as an Agent of the War Department.

Temporary appointment as agent of the War Department to the area south of the Ohio river.

Opinion Respecting the French Consul at Boston.

The members of the Cabinet provide their opinions respecting a number of matters including the fitting of foreign privateers in American ports, the British policy of intercepting neutral ships on the high seas, and the French practice of seizing neutral ships bound with provisions for another country.

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