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Great Britain                                               Colonial Office                                                                    Mss. Division 203                                                                     Class 5

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PLANTATIONS

GENERAL

1780

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Extract from Mr. Alexander McGillivray’s Letter to Col. Brown, the Superintendent,dated Pensacola 13 May 1780.

Sir,

     In consequence of General Campbell’s requisition, in eight days after I received it I collected all the Indians of my district that were come in from the woods about six hundred gunmen, and directed others to follow as soon as they came in, and in a short time after I came here I was joined by parties to the amount between eleven and twelve hundred men. Mr. McIntosh was accompanied by about two hundred lower Creeks, which together I think our department cut a pretty good figure, and I have the vanity to think such a respectable Indian force appearing so timely here had a very good effect. I believe a very sensible one as Don Galvez. His Manoeuvres since have shewed it, he sent a Flag here ‘tis said to request the General to dismiss the Savages, what answer was given I do not know, but the Vessel is detained.

 From every account we have got of Galvez, he has no intention of visiting this place ‘till he can have a fairer respect of Success which at this juncture may appear to him rather doubtful. About a fortnight ago he had embarked his coloured Battalions and Artillery from Mobile, and had dropt down the Bay near the Bar, where he lay ever since, the’ it is reported and generally believed he has taken a French leave.

p. 484

  I have been here since the last of March, / the Indians have been encamped ever since. The Spaniards are in great parties on this side of Moble Bay foraging &^CB the Indians were very desirous of to harass them, but it was not judged proper to allow it.

   Owing to their being fed entirely upon salt provisions, the bad Water about Pensacola, sickness begins to spread among them, the planting season being far advanced they wish to return home soon, indeed it is unnecessary to keep them much longer. I think they have done very well –there’s a desire of being serviceable they have acted much contrary to their usual customs.-

   If my Salary is fixed at 10/ p day, it will make me perfectly easy under that it will be impossible for me to act. I do assure you, Sir, since I have been in the service, I have not made a farthing of it, and unless some public accounts are paid, I am considerably in debt for the Kings Service. The promoting the King’s interest has been always my Study, and I think I am entitled now to be enabled to keep my usual consequence among my people, which while I have the favor of your friendship I think I can be certain of. My endeavors shall never be in any respect wanting to cause them to be in credit to you and to merit the protection and favor of his Majesty.

                                                                              I have A^CA A^CAA^CA

                                                                             Signed  Alex^R M^CGilliviray

                                                                                                                                        p.486.

Endorsed Extract of a Letter from / M^R Alexander M^CGilliviray /

Commissary in the Upper / Creek Nation to the / Superintendent -/

N^O2 / In M^R. Shaws Letter / of 9.^TH June 1780 -

Head Quarters                                             Army of the Centre

6 & 7 Mil Dist                                               Confluence Coosa & Tallapoosa   May 2nd 1814

Genl Orders

Parole                                                            Countersign

Officer of day tomorrow                            Capt. Walker    39th Regt

Adjt                                                                 Irwin

Detail for Guards

For Fatigue

     The stock of whiskey having been augmented, the Military Store Keeper will issue rations of Spirits, on returns authenticated in manner prescribed in the orders of yesterday for Provisions, but not more than one days rations at a time. The Indians are not allowed, rations of spirits. The Genl regrets the sleepiness & security that appeared to pervade camp last night_on an alarm. In the future the firing of a single gun at night, in camp or its vicinity, will be considered as an alarm, on which every personwill promptly repair to his post. Officers will be held responsible, that those under command, duly observe this order__

By order

H.W. Connors

Aid-de-Camp

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Head Quarters

6 Dist

Army of the Centre

Camp Jackson  May 21^st 1814

Sir,

     In a letter of May 11 to your Excellency on an unpleasant matter, I had reference to letters sent herewith from Luit Thomson  Fort Mitchell to Col Nash & one other from Luit Willie Fort Lawrence to myself by some mismanagement at some of the posts, those letters were sent back and mine forwardd. as the purpose of mine cannot be so well understood without them they are now forwardd, again.____

   The towns up the Coosa and the Tallapoosa in the fork of the river (Viz) Oakfuskees Hillbees Fish Ponds &c have all come in on the 18^th and submitted gave me assurance that a whiteman may travel any place between the Coosa ant Tallapoosa rivers a heavily as they have some 2 years past ____ from the best intelligence I can obtain, theres no organized Hostiles except on the Cahaba or Escambia the former; induced me to fit an expedition starts . yesterday morning  under Col. Pearson about 400 men carry their provisions in boats down the Alabama they march on the west side; will be with their boats at night, until they arrive near the mouth of Cahaba or nearest settlements of the Hostiles, where they will take two or three days provisions on their backs, leaving their boats under a proper guard and scouring the Hostiles settlements a  small guard 39^th Infantry, will then take the boats to the Alabama Heights when they  return from Cahaba. In concert with this movement I have detached 4 wagons & an Escort of 100 men, which are crossing Tallapoosa above the camp: will cut a road into the Federal Road & proceed down it until opposite mouth of Cahaba make a road down the ridge to the river where Col. Pearson will cross over take in provisions his return in the wagons & come up the east side of the river, have provisions for ten days.

     This morning recd. Dispatches from Col. Milton, in answer to a letter I forward. To him; some days since together with a copy of a letter dated Fort Stoddard 11^th Inst, which gives a different view of the war, than I had, when I began to write this letter. I suppose theres no doubt of the supplies furnished the Indians & the principal collections of the Hostiles are in that quarter from which they will shortly push out upon some of our weakest parties. ______ I count it unfortunate your Head Quarters are so distant, that an arrangement cannot be made consistent with the existing state of things at present, and what they probably will be in a few weeks hence: the arrival of the 3 Regt here being a contingency on which my arrangements and that of the 39^th Infantry  so much depends & not within our control, the aspect of the state of war charging farther Eastward, the intelligence from Pensacola being of so decisive a cost, as to apply to another contingency in my instructions renders our situation somewhat embarrassing.___

     I have the pleasure to inform your Excellency that since you left us, our camp has been orderly and progressing in a knowledge of military duty:  that the utmost harmony has prevailed between the Militia & 39^th Infantry, tho constantly doing duty guard and fatigue, together the gentlemanly and dignified conduct of the officers of the 39^th has been such to inspire confidence and respect. I am in hopes if we continue in the same order to the end of the campaign will rescue the character of the militia, when properly managed, from that of being disorderly & mutinous.

I have the honor to be Your

Excellency most obdt

Joseph Graham

              Brig Genl.

Majr Genl Pinckney

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Alabama Headqtrs

May 17^th, 1814

Sir,

      I enclose you the copy of a letter received from a Gentleman whose standing in society and public character convince me he would stake nothing without authority. General in riding through his country to establish posts for its protection every feeling of the soldier has been roused. I could see nothing but bore mainly of savage barbarity. Here was to be observed a dejected plantation, the house laid in ashes & where once dwelt industry, happiness, & content a little farther a rude stockade fort presents itself inmates / Widows & orphans (made so by the merciless savages & the Governor of Pensacola  the ready agent of the British Government) who call upon their country for protection & revenge. I have other information to the same effect with the enclosed but now more to be relied on. You wish to know when I can move for Fort Jackson Is impossible for me to do so before the first of June & perhaps this information I send you may induce a belief that my remaining here longer than May ( at this time I left the Hickory Ground) supposed necessary – save this frontier – depend on it sir; that the Creek War so far from being at an end – will rage tenfold fury – The hostile Indians are supplied with everything necessary to carry it over, the Seminoles ans lower towns on the Chattahoochee will join them & present a formidable force, beside which British Troops will be at Pensacola to back them in their excursions – the supplies of this Indian being publicly  given warrants this opinion allowing the information on which I ground this opinion to be correct – does it not become our duty to take Pensacola? –by doing this the enemy have no place of security & the war will ________________ I am well aware that a negotiation for Peace is pending between America & Britain / the ally of Spain )  this should not be done but from self preservation & that is the present situation of this Frontier – it would require a force of at least ten thousand to form such a chain of Posts as would protect it from the incursion & of small parties of the Enemy  who when pressed would retire to Pensacola – but a few days past one of the citizens of the fort was killed by the Indians, & on Saturday last a party of our Choctaws killed one of the enemy within a few miles of the fort while about the same time one was fired upon by a centinel of Pierces Fort / when the Boats are building there are spies sent out to ascertain weak points at which they may strike -- & fly to Pensacola with their bleeding trophies. Col. Russell had made a requisition on the Governor of the Mississippi Territory for six hundred men. I have understood some of the counties have refused theit Quota __ the remainder have not arrived here they are on the way but move slowly -- & the frontier is exposed. The Choctaws will return home in a few days, members are at ready now & I doubt the Chickasaws will follow fifty seven of whom / mounted men / are upon a scout. This is the seventh day they have been absent. Their intentions were to discover the position of the Hostile Indians& report to me—upon their doing so I shall march against them if they take refuge in Pensacola I shall be apt to drive them out or die in the attempt. I am concerned I shall have ot fight thru lines, my numbers, be it so – my officers and soldiers are activated by feelings which no fear can conquer. If you are of opinions & with me meet half way – say at which point & let us revenge our slaughtered citizens.

  I am Sir very respectfully your most

Obt. Servt.

(check signature)

Brig. Genl. Graham

P.S.  The troops you have could bring troops to this point in three days.

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Head Quarters

6 & 7 Mil Dist            

  Army of the Center

Near Fort Jackson

June 7, 1814

Sir,

     The attachment under Col Pearson I gave account of in my letter of 26

Ultimd. Which went on ; and below the mouth of the Cahaba: returned to this place on 5^thinst. Being absent 15 days brought in 330 prisoners of whom about 20 Negroes chiefly taken from Mims and Tensaw, and of the red people 94 men the balance women and children. Killed but one warrior who would not give up; the inhabitants were under such impressions from the manner in which they have been treated by the Choctaws and the troops stationed at the Heights (not expecting their lives to be spared) render it a service of some delicacy and management; however has been happily accomplished with but little bloodshed and tho a number is behind have the best assurance theres no danger to be apprehended if the same policy is pursued by the Governors below---They will only fight in self defense when they do not expect Quarters—I had formed a plan to rout those Canuka Pea Creek and Yellow Water in the course of a week: but dispatches received last evening from Col Milton together with his letter to you, which he has instructed me to open and reseal makes me desist for the present it appears by his statements that the Prophets and Chiefs are chiefly with Col Milton at the Heights. About this: I intend to begin movements on the 9^th with a party of the Troops here for Decatur and a few days after. Some others have them at Decatur and Hull except a Garrison at this place again the 15^th when will dispatch an express to meet the Col on the Federal road, in order to know the result of his talk with the Red Stick Chief. If he has made no favorable agreement with them, will file to the right into what is called Marshalls Road for wagons, down the ridge dividing Conuka and Pea Creek and Yellow Water—where they are making their principal settlements from which they can be destroyed and compel them to move elsewhere: on the other hand if Col Milton makes arrangements for a peace with them I shall only have to attend to Garrisoning the Forts agreeably to your Excellencys order and return on our way to the eastward.

     If you have not yet made arrangements for troops relieving them when their term of service is expired I would suggest to your Excellency the propriety of doing it at an early period. Tho I feel confident the Brigade will do their duty until then. It is certain they cannot be prevailed on to stay after their times up. Col Pearson is about drawing up a report of his proceedings down the Alabama, when I receive it expect to transmit to you in my next.

I have the honor to be with the

Greatest respect your Excellencys most obt.

Joseph Graham Brig Genl

NB I think you will find by the Master Rolls N.C. Troops 1^st August S.C. 20 July ______

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Camp Burrows 18^thJune 1814

Charges and Specification exhibited by Col. Nash of the South Carolina volunteers in the Service of the United States vs David Kerr Major in the 7^th Regiment of the North Carolina State Troops in the Service of the United States---

Charge 1^st– Disobedience of Orders

Specification 1^st – Refusing to report to Col Nash on his arrival at Fort Decature when ordered to do so. On the 12^thJune Instant---

Specification 2^nd– Refusing to release Mr. Bowen from his confinement as a Prisoner within the walls of Fort Decature when positively ordered to do so on the 16^th June instant.---

                Charge 2^nd –Ungentlemanlike and unofficerlike conduct

 Specification 1^st– Calling in Capt Bowen while under an arrest and proposing to him to compromise with a private sentinel who had preferred charges against him, saying that by making some acknowledgements to the sentinel he could be released – which conduct is unbecoming an officer and a Gentleman

Specification 2^nd – mingling with the private Soldiers, by amusing himself pitching dollars with them n—by such conduct disgracing, degrading, and bringing himself into contempt, thereby setting an improper example to his brother officers, then acting unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman. –

Specification 3^rd – Discharging volleys of musketry from Fort Decature into Camp Burrows on the 16^th June inst__ which appeared designedly, done and manifested a wicked intent, several Balls passing very near the men – such conduct being unofficer like. –

Specification 4^th – Absenting himself from Fort Decature while commanding at that Post in an Enemies country – by fishing on the River at night a distance of two miles from Camp. – such conduct being contrary to the rules and articles of War

Specification 5^th – Circulating a malicious and groundless report relative to Col Nash --- stating that he acted ungentlemanlike while at Fort Decature --- by assisting in stealing a Bee hive or honey belonging to an Indian ---

Charge the 3^rd--- Incapacity

Specification 1^st --- Issuing an improper order to Mr. Wm. Bowen extending his limits to the Bounds of Camp Decature and at the same time ordering him to violate the said order by extending his limit to Camp Burrows ---

Specification 2^nd --- Ordering Wm. Bowen M.S.K. to continue in the duties of his office while under the arrest --- being contrary to the rules and articles of War ---

Rheuben Nash L Col

___________________                              ____________________                               __________________

Col. Pearson President of the Court Martial for the trial of Lt Col Nash appointed 21^st June or 23^rd made the following Report

     The members of the Genl Court Martial for trial of Lt Cool Nash of So Ca Regt. met at the Block House on the morning of the 2^nd. When they were informed by the Judge Advocate that Col Nash & Majr Kerr had compromised the points of honor in dispute & the charges were withdrawn

J A Pearson Prest.

The Genl. Court Martial of which Col Pearson President is dissolved. By order

H W Connor

Aid de Camp

Head Quarters      Camp Deposite      Near Fort Hawkins      July 16^, 1814

Sir,

     In my last of June 14^th I apprised you of the arrival of the 3^rd Regt. at Fort Jackson and the intend. Movement of the Brigade to Fort Burrows: from whence I contemplated sending a strong detachment  on the waters of Coneka and Pea Creek. After the warriors of the 8 Hostile Towns who had removed. From the Tallapoosa to that quarter: I recd. Intelligence they had lately removed. over the Florida line to Yellow Water and Choctaw-Hatche between Pensacola Bay and the Apalachicola the probability is they had some intercourse with some of our Indians and had information of our intend. movements which was the cause of their removal; as it was publicly spoken of before we left Fort Jackson and they moved shortly after. I then proceed. to Garrison the Forts agreeably to your Excellency's instructions and marched on to Fort Mitchell where I addressed. The enclosed note to Col Hawkins and his answer to it, induced me on to this place, where we arrived. on the 12^th Inst.

   The South Carolina Regts. Have been mustered, delivered. Up their arms & equipments and march for Abbeville this morning. The other Regt will be mustered this day and march in a short time, I expect to follow as soon as I examine and certify the abstracts. Col. Atkinson was left in Comd. at Fort Decator over Fort Burrows, Hull and Bainbridge. I had directed him to report to you, until I recd. a letter from Adjt Genl Butler announcing that Genl Jackson was appointed by the War Department to comd. the 7^th Military District. Immediately after which I wrote to Col. Atkinson to report to Genl. Jackson, while Head Quarters are to be for some time at Fort Jackson.

     Major McMillan commands the Forts of Mitchell Perry & Lawrence is directed to report to you, though their term of service is so nearly expired. It is not known here whose troops are to relieve those posts. If none should arrive my officers will be placed in an unpleasant situation; they have been remarkable for supporting good order and obedience during the campaign: when the men.s term of service expires a majority will go home. It would be impossible to try to compel them to stay longer. Though I believe some will stay until relieved. It is stated that 600 regulars have arrived at Fort Jackson besided the 3^rd Regt U.S. Infantry. If that is the case suppose Genl Jackson will direct the Garrisons within his district to be relieved. But I have not this authority that can be relied on.

     I find there has been much puffing in the news papers about the British landing at the mouth of the Appalachicola 2,000 men 25,000 stand arms &C &C

     Col Hawkins and myself attended. the talk at Cowetau on the 8^th Inst one of the Perrymans and several Chiefs attended from below, tho, it appeared from men who had frequently been with the British, they had issued arms and ammunition to the Indians; it could not be ascertained they had spared or left more of those articles, than merely what might be the surplus of their ship stores. It is true that on the news of the arrival of the British at Appalachicola the Red Sticks about Pensacola and in West Florida attempted. to go to them and the Prophet Holmes & 8 or 10 others arrived., but Perryman who saw 200: of them on the way  assirtd. In the public square at Cowetau, that owing to their .starved condition, not more than over half of them would be able to get there, he stated that they were literally skin & bones. Though I do not believe there is 50 of the Red Chiefs north of the Florida line. I would suggest to your Excellency the property of establishing a Military Post at the mouth of the Flint River. If the war Continues with Brittain it might be of great service, it would over awe the Red Sticks in West Florida & ‘ the tribes of the Seminoles; on this side it can be established & supported with convenience. The Ocmulgee is boatable at all times from here down to Hartford 40 miles by land which be a Depot. from here south say 70 west over good ground for a road say 45 miles will meet the Flint River some distance below Barnards there establish . a post from about that . place Mr. Barnard informs me the river is boatable at all times to its mouth or confluence with the Chattahoochee at that point. On the ajt. Side is a high bluff and good water.

     The line leading to Oakenfenoka passes over this bluff a good portion on either side of the line. If we occupy first can command the mouth of the Chattahoochee & have the advantage of bringing supplies from the Standing Peach Tree or Fort Mitchell or by rout I have designated.

     It would prevent the Spanish or the British from occupying this position on their side of the line, which if they did would prevent us from enjoying all those advantages. If anything occurs worthy of notice before I leave this place I will write you again. If your Excellency wishes an explanation of any of the occurrences during the campaign which through inadvertence I may have omitted you will please write to me directed. to Lincolnton Post Office State of North Carolina.

I have the honor to be

with sincere respect

your Excellency's

Most Obdt Hbl Servt

Joseph Graham

                           Brig Genl

Fort Decator             June 15^th 1814

Charges Exhibited against Mr. Bowin Public Store Keeper by Cunningham Short a Private soldier in Capt. Hoods Compy. who  was  posted as a sentinel on 14 Inst

Specification 1^st. Sd. Bowin past by the centinal & went on to the spring and began to wash his hands & face at the spring; the centinal then told him he should not was himself about the spring as it was contrary to orders but he disobeyed the orders of the centinal & washd until he thought prope---

      (SUBJECT CHANGED ABRUPTLY HERE)

Captain Spince Company S Carolina volunteers will get ready to march immediately. The Q. Master will furnish transportation, will take with them 4 spades and 1 Pick axe between Forts Hull & Bainbridge, will sink two wells in the most convenient place, so as to have water within every 5 miles, fixing the necessary apparatus for drawing water out of sd. Wells: when Capt. Spence & company arrivesat Fort Bainbridge he will relieve Capt Thomson & Garrison: taking his instruction from Capt. Thomson: the Garrison relieved will then march on their way to Fort Mitchell will sink wellsby the way so as to have water  at the distance of every 5 miles. When Capt Thomson arrives at Fort Mitchell will take the comd. & together with present Garrisonwill put the buildings in good order& erect such new buildings as the Commisonal  or Q Masters department may deem necessary & convenient for the safe keeping the supply for the army at that place, to do this in addition to the other duties usually performed by that Garrison. Ensign Miller is ordered to Fort Lawrince, is to report himself to the Comdg Officer at that Post.

By order H.W. Connor

                 Aid de Camp

Genl Orders

Parole                                                        Countersign

Officer day                                                Capt. Towers

Adjutant                                                    Irwin

                                 Privates

Guards with Regiment 1 Sublt.    1 Sergt.      1 Corporall           25

Fatigue

Police

     Four of the wagons arrivd with the North Carolina Regiment this evening will return to Fort Jackson early tomorrow with wagon master Davidson in order to haul up the Bagage & sick of the Garrison at the Psot & balance of the Tools & stores left, as may be agreed by commanding officer relieving & the one relievd: the other wagons which have brought up stores or provisions from Fort Jackson including the Powder lead & Tools & fixd. ammunitions  will deliver them into the store & magazine at Fort Decator. – After which they will proceed on such duties as the Q M dept. directs. While the troops continue in their present situation the Garrison of Fort Decator comdd. by Majr Kerr will furnish two additional freey-men. and they together with Capt Davidsons company of Artillery will mount their Guards & draw their provisions as heretofore turn out as many fatigue men as well as the repairs & make the alterations suggested at Fort Decator & the Ferry: cleaning such part of the vicinity of sd Fort as need.

     The troops on the West side of the Tallapoosa will draw rations & forage on returns made out as requird by a Genl order of the 1^st May at Fort Jackson----Pursuant to orders from Genl. Pinckney. the Genl announces to the Brigade the contents of a letter recd. by his Excellency, from the Department of War of which the following is a copy.

                                             War Department April 30^th 1814

Sir I made the honor to acknowledge the rect of your letter of the 3^rd. Inst. containing a copy of majr. Genl. Jacksons report to you of his action with and victory over the Enemy on the 24^th March on the Tallapoosa river the event is highly honourable to the General and his troops & you will please to convey to him & them, the entire approbation & cordial thanks of the President

I am Sir Very Respectfully

Your most obdt.

Signd        John Armstrong

Altho this Brigade was in service at the date of tha affair alluded to against the same Enemy, yet the chances of War never brought them within our reach. If it had the Genl. feels that confidence in the officers & men under his comd. they would have earnd their full share of the Laurels & the thanks of the constituted authority of our country

Genl. Orders.

Parole Wayne                                            Countersign Jones

Officer day tomorrow                               Capt Martin S C.

Adjutant                                                       Ware

Guard

Fatigue       As yesterday

Police

Proceedings of Court Martial held at Camp Jackson on 23 May 1814 pursuant to a general order Capt Martin President. Capt. N.T. Martin Judge Advocate

Capts      Towers                                                                                Ensigns      Gerron

                Craven   

Luits        Kerr

                Mayhan

                Crump 

The Court being sworn, the following persons called. (Viz) Miles Jennings, John Jackson, Benjamin Sutherland and Dread Mise. May 24^th the Court met pursuant to adjournment except Capt Cannon who is indisposed. the Court were  ordered to proceed, when the prisoners were called. for twas found that Miles Jennings, John Jackson & Benj Sutherland had been released by the officer of the day. The Court took into consideration the case of John Finkle a private Capt Kriders company, charged with absenting himself without leave, The charges were read the prisoner pleaded. Guilty and brought forward Jacob Lance, whose testimony he wished to go in extenuation of his crime. Jacob Lance was sworn & says that on the 5^th day after Capt Krider left Fort Hawkins the prisoner came there & appeared to have been sick & in a few days he took the measles.

      The Court next took into consideration the case of Thomas Watson of Capt Towers company S C charged with drunkenness, profane and speaking disrespectfully of his officers and in particular of Ensign Miller. Owen Shannon was first examined & saith he heard the said Watson say he never intended to obey his officers any more until he got home. Saml Cherry was next examined & says that on last Saturday he thought Watson to be intoxicated & swore profanely & said that Ensign Millerwas a damd. Rascal & had taken his shirt from him & given it to his Negro. Question by prisoner. Did I say that Ensign Miller had taken my shirt. Ansr. during the conversation you did say so. Q by prisoner. Do you not know that Ensign Miller did take my shirt. Ansr. No, John Hamilton was sworn & sayth that he chargth sd. Watson had drunk too much & was guilty of profane swearing. Q by Court. Did you hear Watson say that Ensign Miller had taken his shirt & given it to his Negro. A. Yes he said he had taken it to clothe his Negro. Q by prisoner. Do you not know that Ensign Miller did take my shirt. Ansr. No. The Court decrees  that John Finkle pay be stopped for 15 days & be put in complete order one dozen of the foulest Muskets that are in the care of the Q M at this place & be in the care of the Picquit Guard until he completes the same. The Court decrees that Thomas Watson pay be stopped for 15 days & he be kept to hard labor for 10 days cleaning of muskets or working on the Fort & at night to be in the care of the Picquit Guard. Dread Mise who was charged for selling Powder to an Indian & for endeavoring to make his escape when charged with it. Luit Watson was sworn, that he saw the prisoner with an Indian & thought he saw him selling Powder, when he was questioned first denied but afterward acknowledged he had sold powder to an Indian the witness says between 2 oz and ¼ of a pound. Court decrees that sd. Mise cleans six guns & be confined under the Picquit Guard, until the same be done during the night. The Q M Watson shall inspect and say when the guns are cleaned to his mind or see them completely cleaned

James Martin Presdt

N T martin J. A.

Copy, Verbatim

The Genl. having examined the proceedings of the foregoing Court Martial for trial John Finkle, Thomas Watson & Dread Mise and approves the sentence against them respectfully, orders it to be carried into effect

By order W M Cawley B.M.

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