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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore) 3 1 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 11 (search)
d for how long a time they can enlist in the service of the Federal Government. Yesterday we were visited by a delegation of Indians representing the Weas, Peorias, Miamia, and Piankashaws. Major Battese, the well-known interpreter, and Major G. A. Colton, Agent, accompanied them. The Major has been in Kansas thirty-seven years, is a man of wealth and large experience. He said the number of warriors in these tribes was very small, but they were all loyal. They want to fight, but desire toand do nothing against white man or red man. Loyal men are accustomed to come to me; they leave their arms and money with my wife to be secreted. If I have had some troubles, I have had more pleasure from being a Union man. Our Agent, Major Colton, has encouraged us in agricultural pursuits. He takes pride in interesting me in the ways of the white man. Other agents have never had the care of us that he has. I give my most cordial feeling to the people of Kansas and to the First and