Writer says that the boat “Illinois” has arrived, bringing Sibley's letter of the 23d [of June] and 16 packs of furs. Sacs & Foxes are in Prairie du Chien treating with the Winnebagoes for a peace. “The Military are very strong here just now & they go it on the big figure.” The 8th regt. leaves tomorrow for St. Louis. Rolette is expected to return from Fort Winnebago today. Thomas Street has been told by Bell, chairman of the Indian committee, that the Winnebago claims will be paid. Thinks reason goods are late is that Crooks knows Indians will not be paid till late, and by not sending goods, “we shall not have a chance to trust them out to the Inds or Whites.” Has lost several thousand dollars because of lack of goods. Goods will be out of season when they arrive, and must be held over till spring. Sends draft on St. Peter's postmaster to be taken care of immediately. Major Larned, pay master from Detroit, is here to pay the 8th regt. Thinks Sibley ought to come down to Prairie du Chien soon.
