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penetrated, of which little was known, and where much exertion was
required to procure regular supplies. These circumstances
necessarily delayed the operations, and were productive of great
responsibility to the commanding officer, and of great sufferings
and privations to all employed in this harassing warfare. The
Indians, however, were driven from their fastnesses, and fled
towards the Mississippi, with the intention of seeking refuge in
the country west of that river. They were immediately followed by
General Atkinson, with a mounted force, overtaken, and completely
vanquished. The arrangements of the commanding general, as well in
the pursuit as in the action, were prompt and judicious, and the
conduct of the officers and men was exemplary. The campaign
terminated in the unqualified submission of the hostile party, and
in the adoption of measures for the permanent security of the
frontiers, and the result has produced upon the Indians of that
region, a salutary impression, which it is to be hoped will prevent
the recurrence of similar scenes."

On the 25th of October 1832, General Macomb transmitted to General
Atkinson, the following letter, from the Secretary at War.

Department at War, Oct. 24th. 1832.

SIR: The return of the President to the seat of government, enables
me to communicate to you his sentiments in relation to the
operations and result of the campaign, recently conducted under your
orders, against the hostile Indians; and it is with great pleasure,
I have received his instructions to inform you, that he appreciates
the difficulties you had to encounter; and that he has been highly
gratified at the termination of your arduous and responsible duties.
Great privations and embarrassments, necessarily attend such a
warfare, and particularly in the difficult country occupied by the
enemy. The arrangements which led to the defeat of the Indians, were
adopted with judgment and pursued with decision, and the result was
honorable to yourself, and to the officers and men acting under your
orders.

I will thank you to communicate to the forces that served with you,
both regulars and militia, the feelings of the President upon this
occasion. I have the honor to be very respectfully, your obt.
servant.