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| − | Osage River | + | Osage River Sub agency |
| − | + | on Miami Lands, Nov 5<sup>th</sup> 1846. | |
Sir, | Sir, | ||
| − | the emigrating Miamies left the mouth of | + | the emigrating Miamies left the mouth of Kanzas River on Monday the 2<sup>d</sup> inst, and they have been arriving here during yesterday & today, a portion of them rode their poneys, and they residue with the baggage was brought through by the contractor in waggons. |
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| + | We had one more death on the 3<sup>d</sup>. ( a boy of about 16) he had been a long time sick and was improving in health until by imprudence he brought about a relapse. This makes in all, seven deaths that have occurred during the emigration. | ||
| + | On the 4<sup>th</sup> I sent an express to Col Vaughan with a letter from me reporting my arrival here, and soliciting his early attention to the acception of the Miamies, and hopes soon to have the pleasure of making his acquaintance; and of handing over to him the Indians under my charge in compliance with your directions. | ||
| − | + | Col. Wm Medill | |
| − | + | Coms of Indian Affairs | |
| + | Washington D.C. | ||
Very Respectfully | Very Respectfully | ||
your Obdt Servant | your Obdt Servant | ||
Joseph Sinclear | Joseph Sinclear | ||
| − | + | Supt of Miami Emigration | |