1843 March 22, Prairie du Chien: H.L. Dousman to Sibley
Quantity: A.L.S. 3p. 
Scope and Content Note: Writer says that Crooks has not succeeded in arranging the matter of the inventories in St. Louis, but expects to be able to do so as soon as he returns to New York. The Chippewa and Sac treaties have both been ratified, but Governor Doty's “fancy” treaty has been defeated in the senate. Discusses fur prices and debts. Refers in a bantering manner to Sibley's engagement to Miss Steele. States Lowry has inquired about purchasing land on which to place the Winnebagoes, from the Sioux. Thinks such a purchase could be effected, and that it would greatly benefit Sibley and himself.