I represent John Hannay. I was a resident of West Florida during the British period, a trader, member of Council, and emissary to the Creeks. Soon after his arrival, Governor Johnstone sent me, along with Lt. Thomas Campbell, to the Creek nation in November 1764, in an effort to win them as allies to the British colony of West Florida. We spent the winter with them, and by May they had decided we were worth listening to. The leaders of both Upper and Lower Creek villages agreed to come down with us to a congress held at Pensacola. This congress was considered a diplomatic success, attended by The Mortar and other chiefs and warriors. A relative of mine and business associate of Gov. Johnstone, Samuel Hannay, was appointed Provost Marshall of the colony, but he found himself unable to leave England. He delegated his duties to me. (A Provost Marshall is a top law enforcement official, in this case probably enforcing civilian and military discipline alike.) I appear on the list of inhabitants of Pensacola at the time of the capitulation made by the Spanish in May 1781, with my occupation as Taylor [tailor].
Sources: 3, 12, 13, 46, 6