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Creek agency  
7 decr. [december]  1812 
I omited [omitted]  in my letter of this date to inform you We have had Elijah Walkers negro apprehended again and this day [document damaged] This second [document damaged: appr ] ehension has increased the expences [expenses]  on him He was taken 25 or 30 miles below this in a Canoe going down River to get to the Simanole Indian Town  
 
I am respectfully yours  
[Signed] Benjamin Hawkins  The Governor of Georgia 
 
 
 
Creek agency  
7 decr. [december]  Free 
Benjamin Hawkins 
[unclear text: P. [Post]  Master ]  
The Governor of Georgia  
 
 
 
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Letter 
Colo. Benjn. [Colonel Benjamin]  Hawkins 
dated Creek Agency 
 
7th. December 1812  
 
Negroes