2

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]