Papers in the Clements Library include those of Thomas Flournoy:
Title: Thomas Flournoy papers
Inclusive dates: 1799-1827
Extent: 0.25 linear feet (105 items)
Abstract: The Thomas Flournoy papers consist of letters and documents of Flournoy, who was a lawyer, a general during the War of 1812, and a United States commissioner to the Creek Indians.
From The Pictorial Field-book of the War of 1812: Or, Illustrations:
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| Map Of Creeks Nation |
From The Pictorial Field-book of the War of 1812: Or, Illustrations:
"...General Flournoy, who succeeded General Wilkinson in command of the Seventh Military District, persuaded by Colonel Hawkins, Indian agent, of the civilization and friendly disposition of the Creeks, would not their prayer."
This source reflected on the efficiency (or lack thereof) of General Flournoy:
"Georgia and Tennessee very actively seconded the efforts of Mississippi and had General Flournoy been a more efficient commander, much effusion of blood and waste of property would have been spared."
The General's Wife:
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