He received the following reply:—
Head-quarters, Fort Klamath, November 28th, 1872.
Sir:—In compliance with your written request of yesterday, I will state that Captain Jackson will leave this post about noon to-day, with about thirty men; will be at Link river to-night, and I hope before morning at Captain Jack’s camp.
I am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN GREEN,
Major First Cavalry Commanding Post.
Mr. T. B. Odeneal, Superintendent Indian Affairs.
These movements were intended to be made without the knowledge of the Modocs. Superintendent Odeneal sent messengers to warn the settlers of the proposed forcible experiment. Complaint has justly been made that there were several parties unwarned.
The Modocs had one especial friend in whom they
relied for advice and warning. This man’s name was Miller.
They called on him the day previous to Major Jackson’s appearance at the Modoc camp, and he, being ignorant of the movement told them, that “no soldiers were coming.” Some twelve settlers were unwarned, who lost their lives thereby.
Neglect on the part of those having the management of this matter resulted in much blood.