Download or read book Letter 1836 Nov 25 Washington to Gov ernor of Georgia William Schley Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a letter dated November 25, 1836 from Major E. Kirby to Governor William Schley (Governor of Georgia, 1835-1837) regarding some unpaid claims from (Major Marcus?) Huson. Kirby says that he has enclosed one of Huson's vouchers and asks the governor for help. Kirby also mentions two of the governor's own receipts that might contain errors. He goes on to tell the governor that the court of inquiry in Frederic (possibly Frederica, Glynn County, Georgia) has decided to first investigate the Florida campaign against the Seminole Indians and postpone discussion of the Creek war until General Thomas S. Jesup and others have returned from Florida. He suggests that the governor might want to attend the session on the Creek war.

Download or read book Letter 1836 Mar 8 Washington to Gov ernor William Schley Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Letter 1836 Dec 6 Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Letter 1836 Feb 9 Dublin G eorgi a to William Schley Governor of Georgia Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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).

Download or read book Letter 1836 Mar 28 Fort Gaines Georgia to Governor William Schley Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Letter 1836 June 23 New York to William Schley Governor of Georgia Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letter dated June 23, 1836 from T. Hillett in New York to the Governor of Georgia William Schley (1835-1837). Hillett informs Schley that former governor John Clark (1819-1823) gave him a commission as a commander in the Seminole War (probably the second Seminole War, 1835-1842) but the documentation has been lost. Hillett wishes to have his commission restored.

Download or read book Letter 1836 June 19 Milledgeville G eorgi a to W illia m Schley Governor of Georgia Columbus G eorgi a written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William J.W. Wellborn at the executive office in Milledgeville writes to Georgia Governor William Schley (1835-1837) on June 19, 1836 to update Schley on recent communications and transactions, particularly those related to arms shipments. Wellborn explains that he sent arms to Floyd and Walker counties and will send a shipment to Cherokee County shortly. He tells Schley that he responded to a letter from General Hemphill that pertained to Indians, but Wellborn believes that there is little danger imminent, except to citizens of the lower territory that borders Alabama. Colonel (Charles H.?) Nelson's position is discussed with regard to the end of what he refers to as "the Creek War" and the "difficulties with the Cherokees". Nelson reported to Wellborn that he heard of the ratification of a treaty (possibly the Treaty of New Echota, 1835) in the Forsyth Court House. This letter is related to a later letter tcc582 from Wellborn to Schley.

Download or read book Letter 1836 July 3 Washin gton City to Governor William Schley Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a letter dated July 3, 1836 from Thomas F. Hunt to Governor William Schley (Governor of Georgia, 1835-1837) regarding some claims detailed in an earlier letter from the governor to the Secretary of War. Hunt assures the governor that the claims, which are related to the Seminole War, will be paid as soon as possible.

Download or read book Letter 1836 Apr 29 Athens G eorgi a to Governor William Schley Milledgeville G eorgi a written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a letter dated April 29, 1836 from Wilson Lumpkin in Athens, Georgia, to Governor William Schley (Governor of Georgia, 1835-1837) in Milledgeville. Wilson calls Schley's attention to the case of Joseph Espey, who received a receipt for money owed to claimants under the provisions of the Treaty of Indian Springs (probably the second Treaty of Indian Springs, February 12, 1825, concluded between a faction of Creek Indians and U.S. commissioners). Lumpkin says that the money had already been paid to the heirs of Espey's father, Thomas, and that Joseph Espey pointed out this error and agreed to send the incorrect receipt back to the governor. Lumpkin asks the governor to send Espey a corrected receipt showing that the claim had already been paid, and he refers Schley to (Alfred?) Cuthbert should he have any further questions about the case.

Download or read book Letter 1836 Feb 9 Zebulon Pike County Georgia to William Schley Governor of Georgia Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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).

Download or read book Letter 1836 June 20 Danielsville Georgia To William Schley Governor of Georgia Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Augustus Crawford of Madison County writes to Georgia Governor William Schley 1835-1837) to report on the status of volunteer troops in the county. He discusses resistance among some citizens to report for service, but assures the governor that most are eager to serve. According to Crawford, approximately 150 volunteers are available for service in the Cherokee Nation or the Upper Creek territory; however, they prefer not to be sent to Florida to fight the Seminoles, especially during the warmer months. Crawford mentions that the Seminole leader Osceola "out-generaled" both Winfield Scott and Duncan L. Clinch. The original enclosure is no longer attached.

Download or read book Letter 1836 Feb 4 Talbotton Georgia To William Schley Governor of Georgia Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Letter 1836 May 24 Augusta Georgia to Governor William Schley Milledgeville Geo rgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1800 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a letter dated May 24, 1836 from Colonel William Cumming to Governor William Schley (Governor of Georgia, 1835-1837) regarding General (Winfield?) Scott's arrival in Savannah on his way to the Creek Nation. Cumming tells the governor that he must cancel his planned journey due to Scott's presence, as he and the general are no longer on the best of terms.

Download or read book Letter 1836 Sept 10 Milledgeville Georgia to Clement C Clay Tuscaloosa Alabama written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a letter dated September 10, 1836 from William Schley, Governor of Georgia (1835-1837), to Clement C. Clay, Governor of Alabama (1835-1837). Schley mentions the case of a Creek Indian named Jim Henry, who is awaiting trial in Alabama. Schley requests that, should Henry be acquitted of any crimes in Alabama, he be turned over to the state of Georgia for trial on a capital offense. Henry allegedly attacked whites and their property in Georgia and Alabama in retaliation against unscrupulous land speculato.

Download or read book Letter enclosing A Report 1836 Aug 1 West Point Georgia to W illia m Schley Governor of Georgia Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On August 1, 1836, Colonel William W. Hazzard writes to inform Georgia Governor William Schley (1835-1837) that he has organized troops to fight against the Indians in Florida (probably associated with the Second Seminole War, 1835-1842) in accordance with the draft ordered by Schley. A report of volunteers for three of the battalions of the Third Regiment of the Georgia Militia is included in Hazzard's correspondence. Hazzard mentions that Creeks "and others" are reinforcing the Seminoles.

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Download or read book Letter 1836 Oct 7 Columbia County Georgia to William Schley Governor of Georgia Milledgeville Georgia written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letter dated October 7, 1836 from James J. Cartlidge, Jr. to William Schley, Governor of Georgia (1835-1837), respecting two fugitives from justice about whom Cartlidge has information. He reminds the governor of a previous correspondence on the matter, but attributes the lack of a reply to the governor's preoccupation with recent Indian "troubles."