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to Henry Knox

Says that the Indians have committed several murders in Washington County, with two murders committed on the frontier of South Carolina. Reports they refuse to return property or give up the offenders. Mentions the hunters have returned to the towns...

GLC02437.05887

to Henry Knox

Says he returned from a tour of St. Mary's on 24 May. Describes the situation in Georgia after Alexander McGillivray's death. Says James Seagrove, the U.S. Indian agent amongst the Creeks, has done all he can to prevent war. Reports that Panton's...

GLC02437.05899

to Henry Knox

Discusses Indian affairs in Georgia and recommends troops. Writes, "I again suggest the Policy of collecting all the Troops acting under Federal Authority and forming a camp in a situation which will hold the Indians in check." Recommends the...

GLC02437.06111

to Henry Knox

Georgia Senator Gunn writes to Knox to inform him of problems with the Indians in the Southeast. References a previous conversation they had where Knox pledged two companies of troops would arrive in Georgia by April. Says "The death of General...

GLC02437.05880