1834 November 1, St. Peters: H.H. Sibley to Ramsay Crooks, Agent for American Fur Company
Quantity: A.C.S. [autographed card signed] 3pp. 
Scope and Content Note: Writer arrived at St. Peters on October 28, in company with Bailly, who claims Company has been hard in their dealings with him. Bailly anticipates difficulty in collecting traps, guns, etc. belonging to the Outfit in time to inventory them in the spring. Therefore, is willing to sell out to Western Outfit, if terms can be satisfactorily arranged. Has written Rolette and Dousman on the subject. Discusses condition of buildings and necessity of building a small dwelling house, in addition to the store. The hunts are good. Collections of Rats will be very great, and Buffalo robes will be more plentiful than usual. A letter received from Aitkin, who was about to leave for the Red River Colony, states that he will be in St. Peter's shortly. Asks course to pursue if asked for articles of trade by the Lake Superior traders. Has applied, with H.L. Dousman, to the War Dept. for sutlership at new post to be established on the waters of the Des Moines. Important to get that station for the Outfit. Application has been forwarded to Mr. Lyon of Detroit, the Delegate to Congress. Sends subscription to the tri-weekly New York American. Will accompany Bailly in making tour of the posts.