Gunn, James, 1753-1801 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05880 Author/Creator: Gunn, James, 1753-1801 Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 April 1793 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
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 McGillivray and the late murders committed by a party of Indians headed by John Galphin makes it necessary that Troops be sent to protect the low country and I am persuaded you will find on inquiry the Troops are badly posted." Reports that if the troops were more strategically placed, Georgia would be better protected. Believes General Thomas Posey would be the best commander in the South. Says there are various reports, but it is certain the Creeks have killed 10 whites. Says two causes of the deaths are complained of by people in Georgia: "first the Creeks are a People that have never been Conquered, nor has their Insolence ever been punished, Secondly a want of direction, in your agent for Indian Affairs, whose residence ought to be in the Nation." Gunn says there have been many complaints against the agent, James Seagrove. Sums up by saying the "affairs of the union in this quarter are not conducted with dignity and Integrity." Fears the conduct of speculators, agents, and traders will devolve into "a Savage war."
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