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The Haldimand Collection is a valuable resource for the study of events in North America from the beginning of the Seven Years War to the end of the American Revolution and the early period of Loyalist settlement. The Papers contain the correspondence and records of Frederick Haldimand’s various commands at Trois-Rivières, Florida, New York, and Quebec. Included is correspondence with such military commanders as General Jeffery Amherst, Thomas Gage, Sir John Burgoyne, Henry Bouquet, and Sir Henry Clinton; various civil and military officials such as the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty; Lord Barrington, Secretary at War; Lord Dartmouth and Lord George Germain, Secretaries of State; the Governors of Quebec, James Murray and Sir Guy Carleton; British ministers, including the Earl of Shelburne and Lord North; officers of Loyalist Corps such as Robert Rogers, James Rogers, Sir John Johnson, John Butler, and many others; Indian Department officials, Sir William Johnson, Guy Johnson and Daniel Claus; several governors and lieutenant governors; and many letters by Robert Matthews, Haldimand’s military secretary.
1770/03/02 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand.
Has communicated all the news he received of the Creeks and Spaniards to Lord Hillsborough and General Gage. Believes the Indians misunderstood the intentions of the Spaniards. The cession of lands from the Choctaws very valuable. The small tribes on the Mississippi below the Yazoo must be satisfied. West Florida much confined on the Pensacola side.Creeks very tenacious ; cannot hold a. congress without King’s orders. The diversity of laws relating to Indian traders in thevarious Provinces leads to confusion. Circuit Courts established in the Province (South Carolina). Cannot assist Mr. Charles Stuart with commissaries. An armonrer necessary among the Chickasaws. General O’Reilly’s policy of keeping the Indians in subjection. The Spaniards less dangerous than the French. (Page 1) – SN: 012001
1770/05/08 – St. Louis – Bellame to M. Mollere, Avocat, Wabash, at the Post of St. Ange
Kennedy,to be commissary for the Spaniards. A number of the revolted at New Orleans killed, and a number sent to the Bastile. The Grand Sauteux have killed three of the English. A garrison has been placed at Kaos. All the inhabitants to hold themselves in readiness. Internal wars of Indians from the Upper Mississippi to the Missouri. The Sioux have killed a Frenchman. The letter is chiefly occupied with friendly messages. (Page 5) – SN: 012002
1770/08/26 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
The reconciliation brought about between the Creeks and Choctaws has left a favourable impression of British influence. Virginia accepts the boundary pointed out in the King’s last instructions. Cherokee Chiefs to meet 10 October to confirm it. Will try to discover designs of the Shawanese and Northern tribes, who have been tampering with Southern Indians. (Page 7) – SN: 012003
1770/11/25 – No signature (General Haldimand?) to Charles Stuart.
Reports received of Indian outrages. (Page 87) – SN: 012004
1771/01/23 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
The Confederacy of the Northern and Western Indians with the different tribes shows the business of the Shawanese in the South. The state of feeling. Dangerous state of West Florida, from unsettled state of Indian affairs ; will come there in spring. Cannot ask more land at this time. Glad that his deputy (Stuart) has not effected peace between Choctaws and Creeks, as war may defeat the schemes of the Western Confederacy. The disorders in Florida he thinks due to difficulty in internal police. Has settled Cherokee line with Virginia. (Page 10) – SN: 012005
1771/04/18 – Pensacola – Charles Stuart to General Haldimand
The complaints of the Indians set out in detail. The Chickasaws, if their complaints could be redressed, would form a body of brave. and good Indians, ready for any service. The Choctaws, their treachery. The Creeks, their warlike character. The evils of leaving the Provinces to regulate the Indian trade. The lawless character of the white traders. The machinations of the Mortar and the Handsome Fellow of the Oatsfuskies. The steps he has taken to defeat them. The danger of encouraging hostility between the Indian Nations in event of their making peace with each other. The tribes inhabiting the Lakes and banks of the Mississippi ; their motions watched. Care to be taken in distributing presents ; the qualifications of whoever has charge of this. (Page 12) – SN: 012006
1771/04/19 – West Florida – David McClush and Timothy Tryon
Depositions as to Indian outrages. (Pages 23 and 26) – SN: 012007
1771/05/08 – Mobile – Grant to Governor Chester
Sending petition from inhabitants of Mobile for protection against the Indians. (Page 29) – SN: 012008
1771/05/08 – Tockahatches – Joseph Cornella to Governor Chester
Report of talk with the Indians about boundaries. (Page 32) – SN: 012009
1771/05/08 – Fort Charlotte – Captain Connor to General Haldimand
Schooner arrived; will have the guns, &c., put on board with all expedition. Outrages by Choctaws ; they have gone so far as to strike the sentry. (Page 35) – SN: 012010
1771/05/10 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to General Haldimand
Sending copy of petition from Mobile and letters relative to Indian outrages. Would be glad to see General Haldimand relative to them. (Page 36) – SN: 012011
1771/05/15 – Charles Stuart to General Haldimand
The only reason for the action of the Alabamas was the passing of their limits. Is inclined to believe that all those robbed were encroaching. Indians quiet. (Page 95) – SN: 012012
1771/06/30 – C. H. Stuart to General Haldimand (in French)
Sends letters which have been taken by a party of Chickasaws from the baggage of a Frenchman, who was accompanied by Indians at war with the Chickasaws. The Chickasaws confirm the report of deputations from the Northern Nations coming. (Pages 37 and 84) – SN: 012013
1771/11/20 – On the Mississippi – John Thomas
Deposition as to the attempts of Terrasco, a Spanish subject, to stir up the Indians. (Page 38. See, also, page 59) – SN: 012014
1771/12/12 – Fort Bute – John Thomas to John Stuart, Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
Is making every possible enquiry as to the Spanish dealing with the Chickasaws. Asks for more medals to be distributed to the Arkansas. His talk with the Indians on 25th October. Various tribes resolve to live on friendly terms on the English side of the Mississippi. His arrival at the Natchez. Doings of unlicensed traders. List of Indian warriors. Stories of the French to the Indians. Spanish designs. They are fortifying New Orleans. This letter enters into details of the writer’s proceedings, &c. (Page 40) – SN: 012015
1771/12/13 – Fort Bute – John Thomas to Don Unsaga Amizaga.
Giving an account of the proceedings of the French-Spanish officers with the Indians, and the steps that have been taken to induce the Indians to return to their own lands. Is confident in the honour and fair dealing of Governor Amizaga. (Page 61) – SN: 012016
1771/12/21 – Fort Bute – John Thomas to General Haldimand
Respecting the Indians ho have agreed to return and settle on the Britiah side of the Mississippi. Spaniah have discovered a route from Mexico to New 8 Orleans ; 350 men, &c., on their march. (Page 67) – SN: 012017
No date (December 1771 ? ) John Stuart to General Haldimand
The Indian Congress satisfactory. The Chickasaws troublesome. The chief Paya Mataka recognized as the medium of correspondence. Return of Charles Stuart. Mr. Romant’s survey of Tombeckby. (Page 69) – SN: 012018
1772/01/08 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Mr. Fairchild in North Carolina. Dismissal of Lieutenant Thomas. His accounts are, by order of General Gage, to be examined. The Creeks insolent ; is to meet them and the Cherokees at Augusta about cession of land. New government on the Ohio. Thanks for concern about Lieut.Thomas’ correspondence. (Page 101) – SN: 012019
1772/02/26 – Mobile – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Behaviour of Mr. Thomas is amazingly odd; has expressed disapprobation. Had to find a station where he can be useful. Charles Stuart prepared for another expedition. (Page 72) – SN: 012020
1772/05/13 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Has returned from West Florida very weak. No Indian news. Lord Hillsborough writes recommending economy. No intelligence of Fairchild. New government on the Mississippi reported. Assembly (of South Carolina?) dissolved, &c. (Page 73) – SN: 012021
1772/05/29 – Fort Chartres – Charles Stuart
Has been visited by Chickasaws, who left for Kastaskias. They have committed a violent outrage there, of which details are given. (Page 75) – SN: 012022
1772/05/30 – Kaskaskias – Captain Lord
Particulars of Indian outrage referred to in Charles Stuart’s letter (p. 75). (Page 77) – SN: 012023
1772/06/21 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Still confined to his bed. The Creeks appear to be well disposed. Boundaries to be marked out.
The Lower Creeks to make reparation for the outrage. Have. returned prisoners. The Cowetas have put a warrior to death for murder, &c ; The traders at the highest pitch of licentiousness. The Cherokees peacable. Will send Mr. Taill (Taitt?) back to the Creeks. Report of new government on the Mississippi unfounded. (Page 79) – SN: 012024
1772/06/24 – Pensacola – Christopher Long
Statement respecting the Indian outrage 29 May at Kaskaskias already mentioned ; (see pages 75 to 78,) also of outrage by Kickapoos. (Page 82) – SN: 012025
1773 (?)/07/10 – Mobile – Charles Stuart to General Haldimand (in French)
Results of investigation into the murder of whites; three were killed instead of one, as reported by the savages. Pai Mingo Etensey was at the head of the party of whose doings particulars are given. If no remedy things will probably become worse. The good behaviour of the Choctaws. (Page 169) – SN: 012026
1772/07/24 – No Signature (John Thomas ?) to General Haldimand
That materials of Fort Bute have been destroyed and he himself turn; out by the help of Spanish officers. (Page 85) – SN: 012027
1772/07/31 – Mobile – Charles Stuart to General Haldimand (in French)
Negotiations for peace between the Talapousses and Choctaws, Cherokees threaten to fall on the Choctaws if they do not make peace. Hopes the Upper Creeks will not come to mark the line till he hears from Mr. Stuart (John). Is afraid they are coming to arrange their differences with the Choctaws. Lieutenant Thomas has applied for a court of enquiry. (Page 318) – SN: 012028
1772/09/03 – Chikasaw Nation – John McIntosh to General Haldimand
The movements of the Northern Indians towards forming a Confederacy against the British. (Page 89) – SN: 012029
1772/09/13 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
The promotion of General . Haldimand, Lieut. Thomas’ defence. His character calculated to give trouble. Murder of emigrants from Virginia by Cherokees ; the Nation disown it. Trusts the Creeks will agree to the cession of their land. Charles Stuart to reside at Pensacola till Indian boundary line settled. Partition of Poland. Financial trouble in Europe. The large crops in South Carolina have made the people dissipated and luxurious. (Page 92) – SN: 012030
1772/09/13 – Pensacola – John Thomas to General Haldimand
Desires an investigation into his military and civil conduct. The charges against him are made by the traders because he interfered to protect the Indians. (Page 97) – SN: 012031
1772/10/27 – Pensacola – General Haldimand to John Stuart (in French)
Indians quiet; the discords attributable to the traders. Respecting marking out the limits with Emistisigue. Is satisfied with Mr. Taitt. The acquittal of Mr. Thomas. Mr. Stuart’s pain in discovering where Mr. Fairchild is, &C. (Page 386)
Montfort Brown. Orders dated 4 November, 1772, in his favour for money. Disbursed by him for the salary of a Deputy Superintendent of Indian affairs at Mobile. – SN: 012032
1772/12/09 – Whitehall – Lord Dartmouth
Acquits Lieutenant Thomas of anything greater than mistakes, but leaves the matter to General Haldimand. (Page 100) – SN: 012033
1773/01/01 – General Haldimand
Received by him in New York in July. Course of the Boundary of the Creeks and Cherokees. (Page 136) – SN: 012034
1773/01/?? – Pensacola – John Thomas to General Haldimand
Demands enquiry into his grievances at being driven out of the Barracks, &c. With affidavits, &c. (Page 103) – SN: 012035
1773/04/24 – New York – General Haldimand to John Stuart
Asking for general receipts for moneys advanced to the Indian Department. (Page 117) – SN: 012036
1773/05/01 – Mobile – Charles Stuart
Doings of the Chickasaws on the Illinois. (Page 118) – SN: 012037
1773/05/05 – Whitehall – Lord Dartmouth to General Haldimand
Intercedes for Lieut. Thomas. (Page 119) – SN: 012038
1773/07/03 – No signature. John , John (?) (?) to General Haldimand
Transmits information of the intentions of the Indian Nations ; the Caughnawagas the first to accept the belts. Believes the design is to bring the Western Indians to reason. The Chickasaws have obtained an advantage over the Creeks, which is fortunate. (Page 137) – SN: 012039
1773/07/05 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Thanks to Haldimand for his kindness, &c. Has obtained a valuable cession in· Georgia. Lieut Thomas arrived; his decent behaviour. The recommendation of Lord Dartmouth is embarrassing. (Page 142) – SN: 012040
1773/07/05 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
The boundaries of Indian cession in Georgia (see p. 136). The difficulty of dealing with traders’ accounts. Regulations for traders. Murder of a Chickasaw. The belt said to be lodged with the Cherokees by the Senecas. (Page 145) – SN: 012041
1773/07/05 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
List of bills drawn for Indian Department. (Page 148) – SN: 012042
1773/07/05 – Seneca – Alexander Cameron
Copy of talks from Seneca and Cherokee chiefs about murders committed by white people. (Page 151) – SN: 012043
1773/07/21 – Cherokee Nation – Alexander Cameron to John Stuart
Account of the murder of a trader by the second man of Toguak (an Indian). (Page 160) – SN: 012044
1773/07/28 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Account of bills drawn for expenses in Indian Department. (Page 162) – SN: 012045
1773/07/28 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Murder of two Indians by a settler in Georgia. Arrest of the father of the settler ; reward offered for the capture of the murderer. The Indians must be satisfied. Meeting of Indians. Has drawn for expenses. (Page 164) – SN: 012046
1773/08/06 – New York – General Haldimand to John Stuart
Satisfied with the early accounts of the disposition of the Creeks ; hopes their design for a Confederacy may be rendered ineffectual. The danger from the Creeks if free from their wars. Agrees that it was not the proper time to ask satisfaction for the murder of Virginian settlers but urges it to be done at a favourable time. Hopes reports of the Little Carpenter true and that the Northern Confederacy may punish the Western tribes. (Page 167) – SN: 012047
1773/08/09 – New York – General Haldimand to John Stuart (in French).
Respecting Lieutenant Thomas being sent back to his post on the Mississippi. How it can be avoided (see Stuart’s letter, p. 197). (Page 386c) – SN: 012048
1773/08/10 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Will obey General Gage’s directions to correspond with Haldimand during his absence. Steps taken to learn what takes place at the meeting of the deputies from the Northern tribes, Creeks and Chickasaws. Refers to previous account of the murder of two Cherokees in Georgia and escape of the murderer. Enclosed talk of the warriors of the Nation and murder of a white man. The behaviour of the Indians shows no hostile intention, &c. (Page 170) – SN: 012049
1773/08/12 – New York – General Haldimand to John Stuart
Regrets the murder of the two Cherokees. Steps to be taken to trace the murderer and rewards offered. The friends of the deceased to be informed of this. and some presents to be given them. (Page 172) – SN: 012050
1773/08/16 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Advice of bills drawn for Indian Department. (Page 174) – SN: 012051
1773/08/20 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Indians pacific ; evil effects of rum. Can only be- remedied by intervention of Government at home. Has reinstated Lieut. Thomas in his post on the Mississippi. Is prosecuting Richard Pears, for illegal settlement on Indian land. Has employed a surveyor to run boundary lines between South and North Carolina and Georgia. (Page 176) – SN: 012052
1773/09/01 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Advice of bills drawn. (Page 178) – SN: 012053
1773/09/09 – Woosichie – David Taitt
Had demanded the Negroes from the Lower Creeks ; obtained five and part payment for a sixth. No satisfaction from the Cowetas. Running the line at Alabamaha.
Hickory Ground, 24 September, 1773.-McNeill’s Negroes not yet reached. The bad talk of the Creeks. Reports of Spanish Armies arriving. Negotiations with the Indians successful. The Alligator &c., should be watched. The measures to keep them quiet. Robbery of people from Natchez. He wishes these people would settle down. The death of the Indian at Pensacola not yet settled. (Page 180) – SN: 012054
1773/09/30 – John Thomas
Receipts for presents for the small tribes on the Mississippi. (Page 401) – SN: 012055
1773/10/06 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Advice of bills drawn. (Page 185) – SN: 012056
1773/10/11 – Alexander Cameron
Arrived from the Cherokee nation. Alarming reports of the traders which he disregarded. Could discover no bad intentions at Toquah. Reports of joining Northern Conferacy for war on whites unfoundeded. Object of the Confederation to establish peace. The Creeks would willingly sow discord. The great sway of Oucoonastotah. The murder of a white by the secondman an accident ; details of it. The traders carrying rum to the Indians will bring on a war. The trial of Richard Pears. The Little Carpenter gone off with a war party, his friendly messages to Mr. Stuart. (Page 187) – SN: 012057
1773/10/16 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Advice of bills draw. (Page 192) – SN: 012058
1773/10/17 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Has not yet heard from Mr. Taitt of the Creeks ; ammunition not yet delivered them. Will have Hezekiah Collins the murderer punished. Has sent Haldimand’s letter to Mr. Cameron to show to the Cherokees. Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations quiet. Paya Mataka wanted to go to England. Nothing to be apprehended from Indians near Florida except from the profuse importation of rum. Arkansas settled on our side of the river. Prosecution of transgressors on Indian land. (Page 194) – SN: 012059
1773/10/18 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Is unhappy he did not get Haldimand’s letter before establishing Mr. Thomas on the Mississippi ; his reason for doing so. Has written the Spanish Governor. No late Indian intelligence (see Haldimand’s letter p. 380c). (Page 197) – SN: 012060
1773/11/14 – New York – General Haldimand to Lieutenant Thomas
That he has had no complaints about his military conduct and cannot interfere whit his civil conduct. (Page 202) – SN: 012061
1773/11/22- Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Sending abstract of Cameron’s letter about the Cherokees (see p. 187), and also abstract of Mr. Taitt’s, with remarks. The bill drawn to meet expenses of prosecution against Pears. Respecting bills drawn, &c. Mr. Charles Stuart going to New York. (Page 203) – SN: 012062
1773/11/?? – New York – General Haldimand to John Stuart
Acknowledges letters. Remarks on Lieutenant Thomas’ appointment. The payment of the balance of Mississippi funds ordered. (Page 200) – SN: 012063
1773/12/14 – Virginia – Arthur Campbell to Lord Dunmore
Slaughter of settlers by Indians supposed to be Cherokees. (Page 206) – SN: 012064
1773/12/20 – Virginia – Lord Dunmore to John Stuart
Enclosing letter from .Arthur Campbell (p. 206). Will take every step to secure the murders. (Page 206) – SN: 012065
1773/12/28 – New York – General Haldimand to John Stuart
Acknowledging letters. Is aware of intercourse between Spaniards and inhabitants of Florida ; is not apprehensive of bad results, but the trade should be watched . Bills ordered to be paid. (Page 209) – SN: 012066
No date (1773) – Governor Wright
Report of a talk with the Creeks and demand for reparation for murders committed by their young men. (Page 120) – SN: 012067
1774/01/03 – David Taitt
Sends copy of the complaints of Headmen of the Creeks for non-performance of articles of treaty at Augusta. (Page 213) – SN: 012068
1774/01/05 – Charleston – John Stuart to Francis Hutchison
Transmitting bills. (Page 215) – SN: 012069
1774/01/05 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Richard Pears tried for purchasing land from Indians ; judgment in favour of the Crown. Oucconastotah, Cherokee Chief, gives pacific assurances ; their Confederacy for the purpose of bringing Western Indians to reason. Hostile proposals from the Mortar’s disapproved of. Mortar’s behaviour since is more friendly. Emistisigue wounded ; his death would be a loss. Dealings of the Spaniards with tho Creeks. Suggests the appointment of Mr. Rousseau as interpreter.·(Page 218) There is a duplicate at p. 221. – SN: 012070
1774/01/03 and 12 – David Taitt.
Details of fighting between the Choctaws and the Creeks. Has enclosed list of complaints to Governor Wright. Tho merchants backward in fulfilling agreements. Reported murder of white people. Traders to take out licences. Arrival of the Second-man ; insists the trading boat shall come up the Coosa river. Desire for peace, which it is thought the whites could bring about. Creeks intend to go to war in spring. The refusal of traders to take out licences. His determination to enforce the law. (Page 224) – SN: 012071
1774/01/17 and 22 – Charleston – Charles Stuart to General Haldimand
Enclosed list of the small tribes. Arrest of an Interpreter at New Orleans. Recommends Rousseau to be engaged as Interpreter. Proposes going to London and purchasing promotion. Report by Governor Wright of murders by Creeks. Evils of the rum trade. Mr. Stuart proposes to go to Georgia. Lord Dunmore reports a murder by Cherokees. The danger of settling the new ceded lands. (Page 228) – SN: 012072
1774/01/24 – Little Tallassie – David Taitt
Satisfaction to be given by Indians for murders. Details of the murder at Ogesehee. Meeting to be held to settle matters. It is desirable to keep people from travelling through the Indian Nations, as it is hard to stop robbery, &c. (Page 233) – SN: 012073
1774/01/24 – Little Tallassie – David Taitt
Disputes about Indian presents. Asks for directions. Traders’ licences ; unlicensed traders running from town to town. Slaughter ot Indians. (Page 246) – SN: 012074
1774/01/27 – Savanah – Governor Wright to John Stuart
To form an alliance of the Other Indian Nations against the Creeks. (Page 250) – SN: 012075
1774/01/27 – Little Tallassie – David Taitt to Governor Cheater
Difficulty of receiving letters. Has been informed by Governor Wright of the murders at the Ogichee. The details of them. Number of Indians killed this Winter. (Page 251) – SN: 012076
1774/01/28 – Savannah – John Stuart to Alexander Cameron
Respecting the recent murders by Indians in Georgia, Cameron to go among the Indians of his district to secure their attachment. Not to go beyond Fort Prince George and to send for the Great Warrior to come to him there (Page 254) – SN: 012077
1774/01/28 – Governor Wright
Letter to the Headmen and Warriors of the Upper and Lower Creeks, respecting the recent murders on the ceded lands. (Page 256) – SN: 012078
1774/01/29 – Little Tallassie – David Taitt
The murders and outbreak by Coweta Indians in Georgia. (Page 250) – SN: 012079
1774/02/03 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Sending details of murders and outrages by the Creeks. Panic among the inhabitants of Georgia ; desertion of the militia. Preparations for defence. Mr. Charles ; Stuart and Mr. McGillivray ordered to return. Dread of effect of news on the upper Creeks. The complaints of the Indians of being cheated. Cherokees appear friendly but not to be trusted. More presents must be sent for distribution. The traders unfortunately among the Creeks with new supplies. If advisable will invite chiefs to a conference to give time for traders to withdraw and for the Provinces to prepare. Incessant requisitions for lands, and conduct of traders the causes producing discontent, &c. (Page 261) – SN: 012080
1774/02/04 – Little Tallassie – David Taitt
Report of friendly talks from the Creeks to John Stuart, Superintendent of Indian Affairs. (Page 272) – SN: 012081
1774/02/04 – David Taitt
Report of friendly talk from the Abicas, Tallapuses and Alibamas to the Cassitas, Pallachocolas, Hitchitas and Cwetas. (Page 278) – SN: 012082
1774/02/04 – Edward Wilkinson
Friendly talk from the Cherokees. (Page 280) – SN: 012083
1774/02/04 – Lochaber – Alexander Cameron
The panic caused by the defeat of the Augusta militia. The men who would, in time of peace, kill all the Indians, have scattered for shelter. Is preparing for defence. Has had a Seneca leader professing friendship ; expect others. Will visit the Cherokees. Cause of the slaughter by the Creeks. Finding Mr. Grant’s body. (Page 282) – SN: 012084
1774/02/09 – Lochaber – Alexander Cameron
Expects a visit from Creeks, to discuss matters ; necessity for regular troops. Will he set the Cherokees at variance with the Creeks ? (Page 285) – SN: 012085
1774/02/10 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
The party of Indians that attacked the Georgia militia was only 17 ; the same who murdered Shirroll. The terror in the Southern Province not to be expressed. The Creeks disclaim any concern in the action. Cameron to spare no pains to keep the Cherokees right. Georgia can expect no help from South Carolina ; the disunited state of the Legislative bodies. The stoppage of the sale of ceded lands in Georgia necessitates him paying for the presents. Asks for assistance from Haldimand. (Page 287) (There is a duplicate at p. 291) – SN: 012086
1774/02/15 – Savannah – Governor Wright to General Haldimand
Containing an account of the murders referred to in other letters. The strength of the Creeks and weakness of the militia. Can only act on the defensive till assistance is sent, which is asked for. (Page 295) (There is a duplicate at Page 300) – SN: 012087
1774/02/16 – St. Augustine – John Moultree to General Haldimand
Does not think the Indian defection general. Is sending a talk to the Creeks by two different ways ; the Creeks not likely to enter into a general war whilst war is raging between them and the Choctaws. The weak state of the garrison. Little ammunition left, and want of money. (Page 305) – SN: 012088
1774/02/21 – Sugar Town – Edward Wilkinson
Friendly talk of the Cherokee Indians. (Page 309) – SN: 012089
1774/02/22 – New York – General Haldimand to Charles Stuart
Is afraid that the ours rages by the Creeks are more than a rash attempt by a few, but is the action of a party among them who seek to bring on a war. Trust it may be avoided. To secure the Chickasaws and engage the Choctaws to prosecute tho war against the Creeks with vigour. The necessity for prudence. (Page 313) – SN: 012090
1774/02/23 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Enclosing list of bills drawn. (Page 316) – SN: 012091
1774/02/24 – Charleston – Charles Stuart (in French)
His detention on account of Indian troubles. Recommends Rousseau as interpreter ; and also Fourneret. who may be useful. Governor of New Orleans has imprisoned Favre. Major Dickson, &c., among the Indians. List of the small nations on the Mississippi between New Orleans and the Red River. (Page 386e) – SN: 012092
1774/02/25 – Keowee – Alexander Cameron
Friendly talk of the Cherokees. (Page 320) – SN: 012093
1774/02/25 – Upichie – David Taitt
The number of murders by the Cowetas renders Governor Wright’s demand for satisfaction impossible. The danger that all the traders might be killed. Trading irregularities the cause of all the trouble. (Page 323) – SN: 012094
No date (about Feb. 1774) George Galphin, to the Young Lieutenant, Indian chief
Respecting the murders lately committed by his tribe. (Page 270) – SN: 012095
1774/03/02 – Choté – Carter
Friendly talk from Occounastota. (Page 332) – SN: 012096
1774/03/08 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
He and Governor Wright intend calling the headmen of the Creeks together to urge them to give satisfaction for the murders ; it will at least give the traders time to withdraw. Nothing will be done without the intervention of Haldimand ; the various legislatures embroiled. (Page 334) – SN: 012097
1774/03/09 – Georgia
Addresses from the two Houses to the Governor, that application has been made to the Imperial Government for military aid against the Indians, &c. (Page 336) – SN: 012098
1774/03/10 – Savannah – Governor Wright to General Haldimand
Enclosing the addresses from the two Houses of Legislature of Georgia. (Page 341) – SN: 012099
1774/03/12 – Mobile – John McIntosh
Complaints of Indians, (Choctaws,) as to traders bringing in rum. Inveterate war between the Choctaws and Creeks. A party on their way against the latter. Pia Mataka expected. McIntosh proposes to visit the Choctaws and Chickasaws next month. (Page 344) – SN: 012100
1774/03/13 – New York – General Haldimand to John Stuart
The result of the trial of Pears to be made public to deter others from encroaching on Indian land. The hostility of the Mortar. Hopes Emistisigue recovering. Respecting Spanish trade with Indians. Remarks on the murders by the Creeks ; they will hardly dare venture on a general war ; believes Stuart may manage to avert it. Approves of his measures and those of Governor Wright. Encouraging the war between the Choctaws and the Creeks. Has ordered payment of Stuart’s bills. (Page 346. There is a duplicate at Page 350) – SN: 012101
1774/03/28 – Savannah – Governor Wright
Proclamation for the arrest of Thomas Fee, for the murder of The Mad Turkey, an Upper Creek Indian. (Page 354) – SN: 012102
1774/03/?? – Keowee – Alexander Cameron
Conference of the Chiefs of the Tooguloo (Cherokees). A few men had joined the Creeks, but the Nation was desirous of peace with the whites, Necessity of despatch and resolution to put down the Cowetas, The blame cast on rum by the Big-bellied Raven. Party gone off with talk to the Creeks. Is afraid the headmen cannot restrain the young men. The torturing of Mr. Grant. Desire to go with a party of Cherokees against the Creeks. Compensation for the murder by Collins. Concerning various expeditions. (Page 325) – SN: 012100
1774/03/?? – John Stuart per Mr. Ogilvy
Schedule of papers on Indian Matters. (Page 343) – SN: 012101
1774/04/08 – Savannah – David Taitt
That two headmen from the Upper and one from the Lower Creeks to be at Savannah. All quiet when he left, but the murder of two Indians may have altered that. (Page 357) – SN: 012102
1774/04/10 – Savannah – Governor Wright
Writing Mr. Stuart of the arrival of Mr. Taitt and Indians, Will amuse them till Mr. Stuart can come. (Page 358) – SN: 012103
1774/04/12 – Keowee – Alexander Cameron
Great betting among the Indians; many have lost all and gone off naked. Report of the party sent to the Cowetas; that they are not disposed to fight, but that a number of their young men had done so. Details of the murder of a Creek ; the remonstrance of the Nation ; the growing barbarity of the whites. Settlers warned to move. The intrigues of Carter to obtain land. The murder of Frenchmen. The pacific talks of the Middle and Lower (Creek) Indians. He has reminded all the Indians .of the necessity of observing treaties for their own sakes. (Page 359) – SN: 012104
1774/04/16 – Charleston – John Stuart
Is going to Savannah to meet the Indian chiefs. The traders have all withdrawn from among the Indians. (Page 367) – SN: 012105
1774/04/17 – Charleston – John Stuart
Advice of bills drawn (two letters). (Page 368) – SN: 012106
1774/04/23 – Savannah – John Stuart
Has had a satisfactory talk with the two Chiefs measures arranged for obtaining satisfaction for the murders committed by the Creeks; the prudence of Mr. Taitt in his dealings. The suspicions regarding the conduct of the Cherokees, &c. (Page 372) – SN: 012107
1774/04/23 – Savannah – John Stuart
The success of the suit against Pears due to the existence of local laws. Doubts, in the present times of licentiousness, if His Majesty’s proclamation would be regarded. The talks with the Indian Chiefs, &c. Thanks for accepting bills. (Page 375) – SN: 012108
1774/04/25 – Charleston – William Ogilvy
Enclosing papers relating to Indian affairs. Respecting the murders of Indians committed by Thomas Fee, &c. (Page 377) – SN: 012109
1774/04/27 – Charleston – William Ogilvy
Encloses copy of letter. (Page 379) – SN: 012110
1774/05/12 – Charleston – John Stuart
Advice of bills drawn. (Page 380) – SN: 012111
1774/05/14 – New York – General Haldimand to John Stuart
The prospect of settlement with the Creeks ; tho lawlessness of frontier men. The Cowetas have been misled by the villainy of one of their own people. To keep them short of ammunition. The craft of the Cherokees ; they foment disturbances on the part of the Creeks. The prudent conduct of Mr. Taitt. To concoct measures with the Governors prevent traders carrying in so much rum. (Page 382) – SN: 012112
1774/06/17 – Chickasaw – John McIntosh
Cherokees return with scalps of white men ; leader vows vengeance for being shot at. (Page 385) – SN: 012113
1774/06/13 – New York – General Haldimand to John Stuart
Is giving up command to General Gage. Encloses account to Stuart to examine. (Page 387) – SN: 012114
1774/07/22 – Mobile – Charles Stuart
The Creeks have not yet given satisfaction. Upper Creeks quiet through fear. Choctaws offering to go to go to war with them. Murders committed by Pai Mingo on the Illinois. The Chickasaws entirely disapprove of his conduct. Pai Matako complains of the rum making his people bad. The expense of so many Indians coming to the station. (Page 388) – SN: 012115
1774/09/13 – Charleston – John Stuart
The attempts to stop the trade to the Creeks frustrated by the avarice of the traders. Confederation of Shawnees, Delawares and Mingoes. Doings of Pai Mingoe with the Cherokees. He has been scalped. The zeal of the patriots has rendered society not agreeable. The eyes of people fixed on Congress. (Page 392) – SN: 012116
1774/09/?? – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Has examined the bills sent by General Haldimand (see page 387). Notes discrepancies. (Page 395) – SN: 012117
1774/11/20 – Charleston – John Stuart to General Haldimand
Has settled disputes with the Creeks ; Georgia relieved of fear of a dreadful war. Cameron has received satisfaction from the Cherokees. Bad conduct of the Chickasaws. Emistisigue has contributed to effect peace. Peace made in Virginia with Shawnees and Delawares. People inflamed with political enthusiasm ; drilling ; no tea drunk; no importation next month. Introduces Ensign Hay, &c. (Page 397) – SN: 012118