Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-08-16
WARREN JOURDAN,
WIN. w. WILLIAMSON,
SEABORN JONES,
WM. II. TORRANCE,
Miledgeville, 10th July, 1925.
Report Of .gfessrs. Jones and Torrance

Report Of .1feSSrS. Jones md Torrance
GFNrLEMEN; We arrived at Kendall Lewis
about 10 clock on the morning of the 2Sth June
After waiting some time, we entered into conver-
sa;ion with Kendall Lewis and were informed by
hm that lie was present when the observations
were made by Col John Crowell the Agent. which
We're proven by Jesse Cox; dat he had seen Cox's
statement IA the newspaper and that Cox had sworn
TO The truth; and had not told any more than was
said. We informed Mr.. Lewis we had come on 10
take his testimony; to which he objected saving
he did no. know any thing hut W hat he had heard
we tod INN we wished To examine him as to what
he heard Crowe say. This lac said could be proved
by others well himself. That Jesse Cox
| Drury Spain and others present and that Cox
had sworn TO ii and that was sufficient We
told him that Cox had sworn but that we under
stood the CroU ellis said Cox had stated a lie He
said Cox had sworn 10 the TRUTH but that he could
NOT give his testimony. We then told him we
would apply to Gen. Gaines for an order 10 compel
INN to appear before him to give his testimony
which we had not doubt he would give; but if lie
refused, we would make statement OF the facts
to the Governor of fsenreia .I - ep,Iy tor
an order 10 the Secretary OF War or the President
lie said he would not give his testimony, but if
oen. Gaines ISSUED order he " ould not disobev
MS oTder. We then wrote a letter to Coils Jourian
and Williamson Informing them of these facts and
requesting them 10 sPp, to Gen. Gaines for an order
10 require Lewis attendance.
Whe urging Mr.. Lewis to be sworn, we en-
CURED into the cause of his refusal. He declared
mat he was afraid all his property would be taken
away from him ii he testified. lie tod ~ that l.
was generally understood among the Indian conn
rymen (wbite men In the nation) that if they all
aohered TO the Agent and he was not displaced the
treaty would be broken and they would get their
iahd PACK, but II they testified against him and he
was discharged the treaty would be good and tbev
f0, vi. Al.
We're all afraid they shodid loose all their propert
II they swore any thisg against the Agent
About O'Clock we took tie testimony of James
Moss, and about clock left Lewis ard reached
CornelIs house, 20 miles ofrthat evening.
we proceeded TO Montgomery, Alabama, and
look The dispositions OF John A Peck Hem, Finch
and join Nj Bach Being unable TO find Can,
Ahtnony we returned TO Crabiree's on SUNDAY
the Sd OF July and joined the other Commits joner.
SEABORN JONES,
WM. II. TORRANCE.
10 me Georgia Commissioners.
MLledgeville, 9Th July, 1926.
report Of .ueSsrs. Joudau and Jt7ylio,nso,,
1ENTLEMEN On Tuesday the 2sth ult. we
Pioceeded TO the duties assigned us i'm relation In
preparing and arranging intenogatories TO be pro-
po'"uea 10 several OF the Head Chiefs of the Ma |
'ioh' ana also to some OF the white men resident
mere, which proposed TO have answered inn |
uedlaiey after Gen. Gaines had announced IN No |
tat lie mad concluded his business with the counciI
IN COW ersation shortly afterwards with Gen. |
IdheS on TINS subject, one of the Commissioners |
frankly stated to him that had no reliance on !
aid Deing afforded us from any other quarter He |
S"leu III cohhTmaIon OF his former assurance TO us
mat he had the power through the Agent for Indian
affairs TO assemble the Chiefs and Indian co,n,r,
men at any time and place he thought proper. and
that our wishes III that particular should be attend
ed 10. From this twcfold assurance, we felt con- |
hueht no obstacle would be inteTposed, list of |
" illnesses we were DESTROYS of examining was made
out and handed to Gen. Gaines. Interropatories
responding were made out which consumedi
Wo or three days in the preparation and arrange
Ieh'. from an examination of the correspondence
herewith submitted, you will perceive that an oh
ection was interposed coming from the Chiefs
o the transaction of any business with the Geore;a
commissioners, unless in full Council and the in
"Iung and INDIGENOUS language in which they were
nuulged IN communicating that objection TO lis
gu VIII also be informed that the objection was
us'alned. Our feelings will not permit US 10 COM
leht on TINS transaction in becoming manner be-
Suse II would necessarily involve the integrity of
'"idcteI which all should sustain holding high Of
ces under, and possessing the Conscience of the ,
General Government. WheI il suited Gen Gaines, $
uiPoses and convenience, we were denied a par n
''PauOn IN the council for reasons stated When {
comported with The views OF the Chiefs to enable /
Ieh 10 eyade truth were invited to the council
heh white men attended for examination who il T.
'as believed had honesty enough to swear the q
u'h and through fear for their safety evaded it the d
sercise OF the power which could coerce their at
enhance was denied
ou VIII not need the spirit Of inspiration TO en- v
Ne you 70 understand and properly appreciate a
- we DeheYe) the motives which influenced such G
'houct, when you are informed that Gen Gaines r
cleared N our presence and hearing that the state
ents OF Ho-poeihle-yobolo made in council were Al
ue, aud that IT was impossible to resist the CON- b.
cuon, thst nc, Gen. Gaines, would believe his ri
a'ements against the congregated world During d
IS conversation, we stated 10 Gen (aine. tha, e o.