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Peru 29 Sept 1846

Sir,

After last addressing you from Fort Wayne I proceeded to the Forks of the Wabash, where I was met by Capt. Jouette, and where we counselled with the Indians until Saturday noon--when the Indians agreed with us that they would remove peaceably & quietly, and that they would go by water.

We arranged with them that they should immediately commence collecting at the camp, which they are now doing, and this day a full explanation will be made to the whole tribe of what was agreed upon at the council & of their situation.

The Indians have promised that they will not listen to the traders, and we have every reason to believe that the emigration will be speedily effected. Yet we cannot tell with certainty what they will do until after the council to day. The Post Master here informs me that a communication reached his office for me which he forewarded to Fort Wayne; on my return there I will obey it, and it is to be regretted that it was not kept here. Allow me to express my thanks to the Department for sustaining me in this emigration by sending a force and furnishing so excellent and experienced an officer as is Capt Jouette.

Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Joseph Sinclear Supt Emigration

Col. W Medill Comr of Indian Affairs