Art. 17. Letter, Pike to Campbell and Fisher. (Orig. No. 13, pp. 29, 30.)
(Notice to Messrs. Campbell and Fisher, for taking depositions against the murderers of the Puant nation.)
Prairie des Chiens, Apr. 20th, 1806.
Gentlemen:
Having demanded of the Puants the authors of the late atrocious murders, and understanding that it is their intention to deliver them to me, I have to request of you, as magistrates of this territory, that you will have all the depositions of those facts taken which it is in your power to procure; and if at any future period, previous to the final decisions of their fate, further proofs can be obtained, that you will have them properly authenticated and forwarded to his Excellency, General Wilkinson.
I am, Gentlemen,
With respect,
Your obedient servant,
[Signed] Z. M. Pike, Lt.
Art. 18. Letter, Pike to Wilkinson. (Orig. No. 14, pp. 30, 31.)
Fort St. Louis, May 26th, 1806.
Dear Sir: