[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.]