Galena August 26, 1827

Dear General
                 Capt. Henry the Chairman of the Committee of Safety will wait on you at Prairie du Chean before your departure from that place. Capt. Henry is an intelegent gentleman who understands well the situation of the Country. The Letter accompanying Gov. Cass’ communication has incited in some measure the people in this part of the Country as the principal part of the Efficient force is preparing to accompany you on your expedition up the Ouisconsin it might have a good Effect to lead a small Regular force to this part of the country and in our absence they might render the Country protection. I feel the importance of you having as many Mounted Men as the Country can afford in punishing those insolent Winnebagoes who are wishing to unite. It would save in common also the disaffected Indians on our border, from information received Last night some stragling Indians have been seen on our borders.

              Your fr[iend] and Obidiant Servant

              H. Dodge

General H. Atkinson

Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society, Wis Mss File.