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  Balances due Legion of United States month of August 1792

  Paymaster of troops of United States, Caleb Swan, submits balances due Legion of United States month of August 1792.
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  Settle of Accounts for 1791, Etc.

  Swan protests that he cannot be expected to settle the accounts for 1791 because Daniel Britt settled the accounts of his regiment during the Summer of 1791 and then carried the arrearages with him down the river. How can Swan be expected to settle accounts he never made and which are probably unfinished?

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Blount to Knox, 04/20/1793.

• Forgive and Forget What Has Passed

  Blount apoligizes to the Cherokee chiefs for the death of Noon-day who was killed because he was armed and mistakenly identified as a Creek warrior. Blount hopes that this accidental death will not lead to further bloodshed between the Cherokees and the United States.
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  Letter from Major Henry Gaither to Secretary of War Henry Knox on the robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys

  Recounting murder and robbery at Traders Hill St Marys, Gaither notes that Indian Agent James Seagrove demands murderers and all involved. This demand is dividing the Creek nation. Timothy Bernard advises Gaither to stay on guard. Gaither has written to General Clark and other militia officers. Encloses Bernard's letter.
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  Regarding the account of General Benjamin Lincoln

  Statement from Joseph Howell in the Accountant's Office to the Auditor of the Treasury on the account of Major General Benjamin Lincoln.

• Account of Private Francisco Florida with the United States

  Claim of Private Francisco Florida, 1st Virginia Line. Howell notes that much of claim rests on certificate given by Colonel William Davies, who claims he saw him previous and subsequent to surrender of Cornwallis in 1778. There were a number of men recruited in Virginia. Notes that he has allowed pay to extend to the time of Cornwallis surrender; after which, from his own confession, he does not appear to have been in active service.
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  Letter from Alexander Cornell on behalf of self and upper Creeks on the robbery and murder at Traders Hill St Marys

  Cornell reports that war is imminent. Old Tallissic [sp] King, and his people are at war, joined by the Colummys. Indians are like mad people; running crazy. Cornell says he has done in the upper towns what Seagrove instructed and there is nothing more to do. Upper towns want peace, except for two towns. This King, who once gave land away; now wants to do mischief against whites. Whatever happens, Cornell asks that Seagrove not blame the upper towns. Cornell reports that he is working on obtaining Galphin and Upton the hostage.
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  Settlement with Private John Cockley, 1st New York Regiment

  Settlement of account with Private John Cockley, 1st New York Regiment.
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  Account with Lieutenant Thomas F. Jackson, 2nd Regiment of Light Dragoons

  Settlement of account with Lieutenant Thomas F. Jackson, 2nd Regiment of Light Dragoons.
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  Letter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Kings, Chiefs, Headmen and Warriors of whole Creek Nation

  Seagrove recounts the robbery and murder at Traders Hill on St Marys River and reiterates demand to have those who committed crime delivered up, and release of hostage named Upton. Relates that the citizens of United States may not accept anything less than Seagrove's demands. Discusses designs of the whites to involve the Creeks in war in order to destroy the peace. Refers to William Bowles [freebooter] as part of problem. Asks leadership not to allow entire country to suffer in order to save from just punishment the men who brought trouble and disgrace on the land. Colonel John Kinnard will supply information on other matters, as well as Seagrove's Deputy Mr Timothy Bernard.
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  Letter from James Seagrove Indian Agent, to W. Payne Head Chief of the Simanola of Creek Indians at Sotchaway

  Letter from James Seagrove to W. Payne, Chief of Simanola [Seminole] tribe. Seagrove has not yet met the Chief personally, but notes that his reputation is respectable. Seagrove extends invitation to Payne to visit. Refers to meeting of chiefs 1 May at Cussetah. Describes the robbery and murder at Robert Seagrove's store at Trader Hill St Marys. Suggests that William Burgess, a trader was involved. Writes to assure Payne that he and President of United States want peace. Asks Payne to use his influence to encourage peace. Sends Langley Bryant, and interpreter. Did not send a present, but if Payne comes to Seagrove, he will receive one.

• Creek War on the Mero District; the Cherokees Favor Peace

  It is apparent that the Creeks intend to make war on the Mero District but Blount hopes that the company ordered to the frontier will be able to repulse them. No attack on the lower Cherokee towns should be authorized because the Cherokees appear sincere in their desire for peace.
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  Money Received

  Account information.
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  Letter from Bird King Cussetas King to Major Gaither on trouble caused by Halfway King

  Bird King has heard that Halfway King is causing trouble. Says it is not wish of Creek nation be at war; it is only one town, the Halfway House King and obstinate mad persons who will not listen. Says he abides by talks from Major Seagrove. Expects matters to be settled when he arrives. Says it is a pity United States should suffer because of a party of bad people. Advises to guard against bloodshed; those that do mischief, he asks Gaither to punish as he sees fit. Cussetah people are friends. His town and other towns sit still awaiting talks of Major Seagrove. The one bad town has brought the trouble.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Blount to Knox, 04/25/1793.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Blount to Knox, 04/25/1793.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Blount to Knox, 04/13/1793.

• Mounted Infantry for the Relief of Cumberland

  Blount reports that he has ordered two companies of mounted infantry from the District of Washington to provide relief for the Cumberland settlement.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in O'Hara to Hodgdon, 04/20/1793.
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  Duties of Paymasters & Mr. Britt's Illness

  Howell admonishes Swan regarding the importance of providing thorough instructions on the duties of those officers acting as paymasters. Mr. Belli and Major Rudolph have just arrived from Fort Washington and report that Mr. Britt is very ill so Howell expresses concern regarding the accounts of the trooops in that quarter.
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  Requisitions for money and expenditures

  The Commissary of Military Stores writes the Quartermaster General regarding requisitions for money and expenditures. As a result of John Belli's mode of transactions, he expects an alteration in the mode of doing business in future.
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  Purchasing of Rations; Need for Cessation of Movement During Negotiations, for Safety of Negotiators

  Rations should be purchased from Contractors near posts so that the prices will be reasonable. It is vital that no offensive actions or incursions into Indian territory be made while the treaty is being negotiated because if such actions were taken, the Indians would probably kill the Commissioners. If, however, the treaty negotiations fail, every preparation for the campaign should have been made so that success is assured.
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  Regarding Scouts and Garrisons on upper parts of Ohio River

  Knox's propositions relative to Scouts and Garrisons for posts on upper parts of Ohio River.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Blount to Knox, 04/12/1793.