August 29, 1862.
S. R. Ingham Esq.
Sir: — I am informed there is probable danger of an attack
of hostile Indians on the inhabitants of the northwestern portion of our State.
Arms and powder will be sent you at Fort Dodge, lead and caps will be sent with
you. I hand you an order on the Auditor of State for one thousand dollars.
You will please proceed at once to Fort Dodge and to such
other places there as you may deem proper. Use the arms, ammunition and money
placed in your hands, in such manner as your judgment may dictate, so as best
to promote the protection of the inhabitants of the frontier. It would be well
to communicate with Capt. Millard commanding the company of mounted men raised
for United States service at Sioux City. Place any men you may deem it
advisable to raise, under his command. Use your discretion in all things, and
exercise any power I could exercise if I were present, according to your best
discretion. Please report to me in writing.
Very respectfully
your obedient servant,
SAMUEL J. KIRKWOOD
SOURCE: Henry Warren Lathrop, The Life and
Times of Samuel J. Kirkwood, Iowa's War Governor, p. 173;
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