Early Governors' Papers

advised him to go to So. W. Point, where, he would see the Commanding Officer and the Agent M^r Lewis, when it was probable he might get at the truth, recommending him however to rely on the Government for Justice, and to follow the advise of Colonel Butler and Major Lewis, by him, I wrote to both those Gentlemen and urged their exertions on the occasion, particulary as M^r. Kirkpatrick behaved with such moderation and good conduct.

I have seen the Colonel and the Agent since they informed me they were taking such measures to secure the guilty Indians as appeared to them proper but if they have finally succeeded I have not been informed. ~

I now acquaint your Excellen cy that I shall set off this evening or toMorrow Morning and if I can be of use in bringing those Indians forward to the barr of Justice I will make my exertions steadly operate with the other Officers of Government for the purpose.

with respect - I have the honor to be your Excellencys most obed^t Hm Servant

-David Henley-

Governor Seveir [sic]