Gunn, James, 1753-1801 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.05887-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
4 May 1793
Author/Creator
Gunn, James, 1753-1801
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Savannah, Georgia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

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, which indicates a coming attack on the frontier. Believes war is inevitable and that the militia will have to be called out in the western counties of South Carolina and Georgia. Wants a commander of "Rank and Ability who has a Talent for employing Militia to an Advantage in the field..." If war is avoided, wants a man of talent to be a resident Indian agent for the Creeks. Reports on the poor conduct of the current agent.

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