[M234, roll 236, frame 679]


Fort Gibson
7th Sept. 1836

C. A. Harris Esqr.
Commr. of Ind. Affrs.

Sir,

The emigrating Creeks, about twenty three hundred in number passed here on the 5 inst. and are now at the Verdigris in their own country. I visited them today and have seen the chief Nea Math la, Nea Micco with Roley McIntosh - they are to meet Genl. Arbuckle & myself tomorrow after which I will advise the Dept. of the result of our interview.

Respectfully, Your Obt. Servt.
Wm. Armstrong
Act. Supt. Western Tery.

[See a Sept. 17th letter regarding their meeting.]