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Category : Draft
Languages : en
Pages : 4

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John Dill at Fort Gaines writes to Georgia Governor William Schley (1835-1837) on February 8, 1836, cautioning the governor against a military draft that is expected to take place in Clay and other nearby counties. The purpose of the draft is to muster troops for an expedition against the Seminoles in Florida (Second Seminole War, 1835-1842). Dill explains to Schley that the draft would significantly deplete the local male population, making the settlers vulnerable to Indian hostilities and possibly inciting slaves to revolt.

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Category : Creek Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 4

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This is a letter of introduction dated March 28, 1836 from Josiah S. Patterson to Governor William Schley (Governor of Georgia, 1835-1837). Patterson introduces the governor to his friend, Captain William S. Wilson of Fort Gaines, and tells the governor that Wilson has come to Milledgeville to seek payment for himself and his men for fighting Indians. Patterson also alludes to his own work on the Indian Bill, which pertains to the state's problems with the Creek Indians, and asks for copies of Senate records on the matter.

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Category : Georgia
Languages : en
Pages : 4

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This document is a letter from William B. Cook to William Schley, Governor of Georgia (1835-1837), dated February 9, 1836. Cook asks Schley for a military appointment citing his significant experience and his ardent desire to fight Indians as qualifications. The military engagement in which Cook seeks to render his service is probably the Second Seminole War (1835-1842).

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Category : Georgia
Languages : en
Pages : 3

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This is a letter dated February 4, 1836 from Frederick A. Bailey, of Talbotton, Georgia, to William Schley, Governor of Georgia (1835-1837). Bailey, who has served as aide de camp to General Zachariah White, asks the governor to appoint him as aide to the Brigadier General should the Georgia Militia be called to fight the Seminole Indians. The contemplated military action is probably relative to the Second Seminole War (1835-1842). Bailey also mentions Colonel G.W.B. Towns, Joseph Sturges, Dr. A.B. Powell, and Captain Henry Crowell as referen.

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Category : Georgia
Languages : en
Pages : 4

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Letter dated February 9, 1836 from Colonel E.P. Daniel to William Schley, Governor of Georgia (1835-1837). Daniel requests the appointment of Regiment Commander and cites his previous experience. He specifically requests command of a detachment to fight Indians (probably in relation to the Second Seminole War, 1835-1842).

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Category : Federal aid
Languages : en
Pages : 3

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This is a letter from Peter Hagner of the United States Treasury Department to Governor William Schley (Governor of Georgia, 1835-1837) informing the governor that the U.S. Treasury is giving the state of Georgia ten thousand dollars for costs incurred while fighting the Seminole Indians.

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Category : Creek Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 3

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This is a letter dated December 6, 1836 from William Schley, Governor of Georgia (1835-1837), to an unnamed recipient. Schley discusses his many duties as Governor of Georgia and mentions the state legislature's plan to require him to audit and pay all expenses related to the Creek and Seminole wars that have not already been paid by the United States government. Schley also writes about confusion regarding two state treasury bills that he says he has paid.

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Category : Florida
Languages : en
Pages : 3

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This is a letter dated February 1, 1836 from James R. Butts, of Macon, Georgia, to Governor William Schley (Governor of Georgia, 1835-1837). Butts offers the use of his steam boat, called the Tomochichi, for transporting troops and supplies from Darien (McIntosh County, Georgia) to Florida, probably associated with the Second Seminole War, (1835-1842). Tomochichi was the name of an Yamacraw Indian in the Savannah area who negotiated with James Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia, and ultimately visited England with him. Butts tells the governor that if he wants to take advantage of this offer he should contact Agent John Rowland in Darien.

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Category : Georgia
Languages : en
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This letter from Wilson Lumpkin, former Governor of Georgia (1831-1835), to William Schley, Governor of Georgia (1835-1837), dated February 10, 1836, is a recommendation for Colonel John P. Lucas of Walton County, Georgia, for a military position that would enable him to help protect citizens from "Indian hostility" or a possible war with the Indians. Lumpkin notes that Lucas has significant military experience.