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Indian Agent & Capt Steelhammer who has been for some time in command of an Infantry Company at the Agency-went at once over to the Agency and succeeded in quieting the Indians to some extent. It was decided to | Indian Agent & Capt Steelhammer who has been for some time in command of an Infantry Company at the Agency-went at once over to the Agency and succeeded in quieting the Indians to some extent. It was decided to move his company over & 2 o'clock was fixed upon as the time to disarm them. The signal was to be 3 shots in quick succession in case assistance was needed. The troops were held in position. The time came & passed & it was thought that the object had been accomplished quietly but about half past 2, the signal shots were fired & quickly the troops were in motion & as the troops surrounded & drew near the Indian Camp - this [[unclear]] | ||
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Indian Agent & Capt Steelhammer who has been for some time in command of an Infantry Company at the Agency-went at once over to the Agency and succeeded in quieting the Indians to some extent. It was decided to move his company over & 2 o'clock was fixed upon as the time to disarm them. The signal was to be 3 shots in quick succession in case assistance was needed. The troops were held in position. The time came & passed & it was thought that the object had been accomplished quietly but about half past 2, the signal shots were fired & quickly the troops were in motion & as the troops surrounded & drew near the Indian Camp - this unclear