Letter from William Clark to Thomas Hunt in May of 1807 discussing arrangements for the protection of a group of Sioux Indians who wish safe passage back to their lands.
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No 11 St Louis May 15th, 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieoux inhabiting the borders of the Missouri arrived at this place with Wm. Durion fed. agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they were fired on by a party of Indians supposed to be Ottoes; which has alarmed them very much. Those Sieoux have requested protection, aske... Show moreNo 11 St Louis May 15th, 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieoux inhabiting the borders of the Missouri arrived at this place with Wm. Durion fed. agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they were fired on by a party of Indians supposed to be Ottoes; which has alarmed them very much. Those Sieoux have requested protection, asked forgiveness for their passed conduct and wish to be on friendly terms with our Government. They also request to be Sent in Safly to theer Country. These band of Sieoux are noumerous, and from their Situations and habits, it is in my oppinion, important, that the U.States accept of theer Solicitations, and be on the most friendly terms with them. I shall furnish this Deputation with medals and Flags on which they view as Sacred emblements of attachment and protection. Also Such other articles as may be necessary at this time to please and give them an exalted oppinion of the paternal Show less
Letter from Secretary of the Louisiana Territory Frederick Bates to Colonel Thomas Hunt about the formation of a an association of Indians between the Missouri River and the Great Lakes that could be a source of future conflict.
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No 13 Saint Louis July 22nd. 1807 Sir, I have lately received informations, which were I disposed to place implicit reliance in them, I should consider of the most alarming nature. The Interpreters of the upper country, particularly Oberrnon of the Lac village, writes me, that there been formed a powerful association of all the Indians between the Lakes and the Missouri for commending a war on ... Show moreNo 13 Saint Louis July 22nd. 1807 Sir, I have lately received informations, which were I disposed to place implicit reliance in them, I should consider of the most alarming nature. The Interpreters of the upper country, particularly Oberrnon of the Lac village, writes me, that there been formed a powerful association of all the Indians between the Lakes and the Missouri for commending a war on the frontiers of the United States. He farther assures me that several [ ] Euripenes from the province of Upper Canada have dispersed themselves throughout the country, and are greatly instrumental in promoting there hostile dispositions. � The Ioways only we are told withhold themselves from this threatening corroboration. All the other nations Show less
Letter from General James Wilkinson to Colonel Thomas Hunt in May of 1805. The letter addresses troop movements under various officers.
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No 2 Pittsburgh May 6th 05 Dear Sir, I arrived the day before yesterday, at this place, where I met Lt. Pinckney, who surprized me by the information that on the 14th Ultimo you had received orders for your own movement, or that of Capt. Richmond- as those orders had been transmited long since, both by myself and the Inspector. I entertained no doubt, of their safe arrival to your hands, and I ... Show moreNo 2 Pittsburgh May 6th 05 Dear Sir, I arrived the day before yesterday, at this place, where I met Lt. Pinckney, who surprized me by the information that on the 14th Ultimo you had received orders for your own movement, or that of Capt. Richmond- as those orders had been transmited long since, both by myself and the Inspector. I entertained no doubt, of their safe arrival to your hands, and I will still flatter myself, that they reached soon after Mr. Pinckneys departure from Detroit- but fearing this may not have been the case, I think proper to repeat the General import of those orders for your government- Capt. Richmond with his own company And Show less
