From the Ohio Statesman of March 3, 1843.
The War Department made the following responses to the inquiries of Prof. Joseph Schafer for information as to provision of military escort in 1843 for body of emigrants going to Oregon:
First indorsement.
War Department,
Adjutant General's Office,
Washington, September 5, 1902.
Respectfully submitted to the Chief of the Record and Pension Office, War Department.
No information touching the matter of escort for emigrants from Fort Leavenworth to Oregon in the year 1843 has been found in this office.
J. PARKER,
Major of Cavalry, Assistant Adjutant General.
Second indorsement.
Record and Pension Office,
War Department,
Washington, September 10, 1902.
Respectfully submitted to the Quartermaster General of the Army.