Captain Logan was the officer of the day when Mrs. Kelly was brought into the fort (Sully).
John Magee, Sergeant Co. H. Sixth Iowa Cavalry, was sergeant of the guard at the same time.
To Hon. James Harlan, U. S. S., and Hon. Wm. Smyth, M. C., Second Congressional District, Iowa:
Gentlemen:—
I was at Fort Sully when the arrangement was made for the capture of this woman. Was not there when the Indians brought her into the fort; but am satisfied that the above affidavit, in the main, is correct.
(Signed.) T. S. Bardwell,
Late Assistant Surgeon Sixth Iowa Cavalry.
| Treasury Department, Second Auditor’s Office, December 24, 1870 | } |
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original filed in this office.
E. B. French,
Second Auditor.
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