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it is expected that it will make its report in the early part|of the 
session of Congress. 
In the month of June last, the Ricaree Indians, who inhabit the 
country on the Missouri, a little below the Mandan Villages, attack- 
ed General Ashley, with his party, while peaceably engaged in trad- 
ing with them, at their request, under licence from the government, 
and killed and wounded several of his party. Colonel Leavenworth, 
who commanded Fort Atkinson, at tlie Council Bluff, adopted imme- 
diate measures of redress. AVith a part of his command he made a 
successful attack on the village, and compelled the Ricarees, after a 
considerable loss on their part, to sue for peace. Statement marked 
L, contains the correspondence in relation to the transaction, and 
exhibits a full view of the facts. 
The Report from the Adjutant General's office, marked M, con- 
tains tlie returns of the Militia, according to the latest reports to that 
odice. Returns from only three states have been received in the 
course of the year, though every effort has been used to ensure punc- 
tuality in making them. 
I have the honor to be, 
Your obedient servant, 
J. C. CALHOUN. 
The Pjiesidea^t 
of the United States. 
