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Title: Letter
Date: 1832-04-10
Volume: 4 Page: 347 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Wm. Clark, S.I.A.St.L.;
Recipient(s): E. Herring, Esq., Ind. Dept.;
Contents: U.S. Supt. Ind. Affs., St. Louis (Wm. Clark) To E. Herring, Esq., Ind. Dept. Sends letters of Mr. St. Vrain; it appears Sacs do intend to return to old village on Rock River; many already on east side of Mississippi; Genl Atkinson's party possibly large enough to compel removal.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
Title: Letter
Date: 1832-04-20
Volume: 4 Page: 356 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Wm. Clark, S.I.A.St.L.;
Recipient(s): Hon. Sec. War;
Contents: U.S.Supt.Ind.Affs.,St. Louis(Wm.Clark)To Hon. Sec. War. Letters of agent St. Vrain and Genl Atkinson indicate a considerable military force will be needed to effect removal of hostile Sacs & Foxes from east side of Mississippi and to secure Menominee murderers; Black Hawk's party and other half breed tribes are at Prophet's Village on Rock River; recommends severe punishment; is informed Gov. Reynolds is embodying a large militia force.
Description: Copy of letter. 2p.
Title: Letter
Date: 1832-05-01
Volume: 4 Page: 362 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Wm. Clark, S.I.A.St.L.;
Recipient(s): Hon. Secy. of War;
Contents: U.S. Supt. Ind. Aff., St. Louis (Wm. Clark) To Hon. Secy of War. Indian agent at Rock Island says Black Hawk's party, some 600 in number is now about 30 miles above the Prophet's village; anticipates an attempt on settlements before party goes on north; Genl. Atkinson aware of their plans; Keokuck and other Sac & Fox chiefs have just arrived (at St. Louis); uneasy over arrests in Menominee affair.
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Title: Letter
Date: 1832-05-08
Volume: 4 Page: 363 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Wm. Clark, S.I.A.St.L.;
Recipient(s): Hon. Secy. of War;
Contents: U.S. Supt. Ind. Aff., St. Louis (Wm. Clark) To Hon. Secy of War. British band of Sacs are descending Rock river and will probably recross Mississippi; but Menominees and Sioux on Upper Mississippi still restless and want revenge on Sacs.
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Title: Letter
Date: 1832-05-18
Volume: 4 Page: 365 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Wm. Clark, S.I.A.St.L.;
Recipient(s): Hon. Secy. of War;
Contents: U.S. Supt. Ind. Aff., St. Louis (Wm. Clark) To Hon. Secy. of War. Will forward Mr. Robb's letter to Govr. Reynolds, as requested; Major Stillman's detachment of militia attacked by Indians at Dixon's ferry with reported loss of 52 men; Genl. Whitesides with 1500 volunteers is now at Dixon's ferry; Black Hawk has large force.
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Title: Letter
Date: 1832-05-30
Volume: 4 Page: 372 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Wm. Clark, S.I.A.St.L.;
Recipient(s): Lewis Cass, Secy of War.;
Contents: U.S. Supt. Ind. Aff., St. Louis (Wm. Clark) To His Excelly. Lewis Cass, Secy of War. Sends letter of Geo. Davenport (Rock Island Indian trader), noting killing of Mr. St. Vrain, Sac & Fox agent, and others, by Black Hawk's band;notes plight of friendly Sacs and Foxes; has appointed Mr. Pilcher, temporarily, as their agent; has sent own son Lewis with instructions to Genl. Atkinson; hears settlers giving way on Mississippi; Govr. Miller ordered 1000 men; enemy force 1500; Genl. Atkinson's force 1300.
Description: Copy of letter. 3p.
Title: Letter
Date: 1832-06-08
Volume: 4 Page: 376 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Wm. Clark, S.I.A.St.L.;
Recipient(s): Hon. Lewis Cass, Secy of War;
Contents: U.S. Supt. Ind. Aff., St. Louis (Wm.Clark) To Hon. Lewis Cass, Secy of War. Is gratified at determination of the government to quell Indian outrages; thinks war of extermination should be waged against the enemy; M St. Vrain's remains not yet found; 2-300 Sioux & Menominee warriors to join Gen. Atkinson and seek vengeance against Black Hawk; discusses frontier situation,ransom of two women prisoners, Sac killing of blacksmith & others at Rock River; frontier settlements of Illinois breaking up.
Description: Copy of letter. 3p.
Title: Letter
Date: 1832-07-02
Volume: 4 Page: 384 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Wm. Clark, S.I.A.St.L.;
Recipient(s): Hon. Lewis Cass, Secy. of War;
Contents: U.S. Supt. Ind. Aff. St. Louis (Wm. Clark) To the Hon. Lewis Cass, Secy. of War. Sends letter of Genl. Street relating to Menominees, Sioux and Winnebagoes who are to fight against the Sacs in Illinois.
Description: Copy of letter. 2p.
Title: Letter
Date: 1832-07-16
Volume: 4 Page: 388 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Wm. Clark, S.I.A.St.L.;
Recipient(s): Hon. Secy. of War;
Contents: U.S. Supt. Ind. Aff., St. Louis (Wm. Clark) To the Hon. Secy of War. Son Lewis' letter states Army is near "Clear Water" some 17 miles above the northern limits of Illinois; Indians near, engagement expected soon.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
Title: Letter
Date: 1832-08-20
Volume: 4 Page: 406 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Wm. Clark, S.I.A.St.L.;
Recipient(s): Hon. Secy. War;
Contents: U.S. Supt. Ind. Aff., St. Louis (Wm. Clark) To the Hon. Secretary of War. Mr. Burnett's conduct will be investigated; thinks Mr. Burnett might better help at St. Peters agency.
Description: Copy of letter. 2p.
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