Letter, 1797 Apr. 26, Knoxville, (Tennessee to) Benjamin Hawkins / John Sevier

Summary:  This is a letter written by Tennessee Governor John Sevier (1796-1801, 1803-1809) to Benjamin Hawkins, U.S. Agent to the Creek Nation, dated April 26, 1797. Sevier writes on behalf of a woman named Lillian Williams who was taken prisoner by Creeks several years ago. Williams gave birth while she was among the Creeks, and since her daughter was born in the Creek Nation, she was not released with her mother. Sevier requests that Hawkins make enquiries regarding the whereabouts and possible release of the girl named Molly Williams or Esnahatchee.

Knoxville 26th April 1797
Sir

Mrs. Lillian Williams an inhabitant of the State of Gorgia informed me on yesterday, that She was taken a prisoner Several some years ago by the Creeks , & that at the time she was liberated She left behind her in the town called cahjoy A small daughter, which she called Molly the indians called her Esnahatchee , about 8 years old --

Mrs. Williams says that at the time of her release, the indians refused to let the child come in with her, because it was born in their Nation, she being pregnant at the time of Being made a prisoner -- the child is in the uper Creek towns about 60 miles below Turky town -- You will please to make I have no doubt you will make the proper enquiry and have the Girl sent in either to this place or ninty Six --

I have the honor to be Sir & c
JS.

Benj. Hawkins esqr.