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-tilities had commenced, and Several victims
had fallen, before the United States troops
ordered by General Wright, arrived at Owens
River. As soon as I could arrange the
affairs of my office, I started to the scene
of difficulties, accompanied by one of my
Supervisors, Mr. Godey (an accomplished
Interpreter), taking with me a quantity of
annuity goods, provisions &c for distribution
amongest them- On my arrival I dispatched
runners to the different tribes, inviting
them to a council, and was happy to find
my call readily responded to - After telling
them of the folly of endearing to appease
the Government - that was disproved of aiding
them, and assuring them that while any indication
of rebellion would meet with
prompt and severe punishment, good
behavior would insure its fostering care,
I found them wishing to live in peace,
and anxious to ease hostilities if the
Government will only afford them protection
and means of support.

The past winter