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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04556 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 |
| Title | Anthony Wayne to Henry Knox about the threat of the Creek nation to planters in Georgia |
| Date | 20 March 1790 |
| Author | Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Answers Knox's question regarding the number of muskets "received from the Spaniards by the Creeks," stating that the number is 6,000. Reports that "our Mr. McGilvery," a Georgia planter, has told him that "the Spaniards had not when first demanded, a sufficient number of that kind of smooth bore arms, that suited the Indians, that a vessel was dispatched to the Bahamias [Bahamas] in in [sic] order to procure as many as were deficient, & that the[y] had all actually arrived whilst he remained with his namesake the Indian McGilvery..." (Creek leader Alexander McGillivray). Discusses the concerns of the planter McGillivray, who fears the hostilities that might arise between the United States and the Creek nation. The planter is afraid of venturing into Creek lands, even though he is owed money by traders there, and despite guarantees of protection by the Creek leader McGillivray. Describes the planter McGillivray as a wealthy man, possessing "considerable property in lands & Negroes," well-respected for his intellect and honesty, and knowledgeable of the Indian country. Also reports that the vast majority of residents of Georgia would like to see the land grant be repealed, and do not want to be left in Georgia under the "depredations of the Indians." Argues for the presence of an army of militia to protect the citizenry. Noted as written in "Richmond State of Georgia," which most likely refers to Richmond County in that state. |
| Subjects | Navy American Indian History Muscogee (Creeks) Indian Revolutionary War General Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Military History Weaponry Global History and Civics Caribbean Merchants and Trade Debt African American History Slavery Law Government and Civics Militia |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) |
| Place written | Richmond, Georgia |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Native Americans; Westward Expansion; Agriculture; African Americans; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to Anthony Wayne about sending federal troops to Georgia |