1837 - January 18 - J. Brown to C.A. Harris
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Captain J. Brown, USA to C.A. Harris, Commissioner
of Indian Affairs
Little Rock
January 18, 1837
Sir,
Mr. Boyd reached this on the 13th
inst. on his way to Fort Gibson, with 3500 blankets for the Creek
Emigrants, in their New Country. The navigation of the River will not
admit the passage of Steam Boats further up than this place, at this
time. We have therefore procured a Keel Boat to receive the property,
and the same was got under way, and left here this morning for
destination. The first Steam Boat that passes up will be engaged
should the keel be overtaken—to take the same in tow, as far as the
Steamer’s destination or the navigation of the River will permit.
The course adopted to send forward the Blankets
is the only one that can insure their reaching the Creeks before March
next. In the mean time if the River takes a rise, their arrival may be
speeded by the aid of steam.
The roads to the upper country are at this time
impassible for wagons and teams—made so more than usual at this season
of the year by the next Creek Emigration. Respectfully
I have the honor to be
Your Obt. Ser
J. Brown Capt USA
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