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No. 3. 
Head Quarters 6th Infantry, 
Fort dtkinson^ 29tli AiigusU 1823. 
ORDERS. 
The Colonel Commanding is happy to announce to his com- 
mand, that the objects of the late expedition against the Ricaras In- 
dians have been effected. The blood of our countrymen has been ho- 
norably avenged, the Ricaras humbled, and in such a manner as will 
teach them, and other Indian tribes, to respect the American name 
and character. 
In effecting these objects, the duties which have been performed by 
every part of the regiment, as well those left at this post as those 
who ascended the river, have been arduous in the extreme; but those 
duties have been performed with a zeal, cheerfulness, and efficiency, 
which is highly honorable to them, and which entitles them to the ap- 
probation of th€ir country. 
Where all have done well, and all have been zealous to contri- 
bute their whole and entire power to promote the public service, it is 
as delicate as it is difficult to mention individual instances; but that 
the combination of circumstances has enabled some to perform more 
than others, cannot be doubted. The Colonel commanding has been 
highly gratified wiih thepromptness and alacrity manifested by Maj. 
AVoolley and Brevet Major Ketchum in joining the expedition, and 
equally so with their subsequent conduct. 
The efficiency of Capt. Armstrong's company, and energies of his 
men, have been preserved in an eminent degree. The captain has 
manifested his usual skill in the management of his company, and has 
given eveiy reason to place the greatest confidence in the physical 
strength and force of his company: in this respect, he has satisfied his 
commanding officer. 
With Captain Riley, the colonel commanding has been highly 
pleased; he has been skilful, discreet, and successful, in the manage- 
ment of his men and the boat, and the public property committed to 
his charge. His efficiency and promptness in the execution of or- 
ders has been conspicuous and Wghly honorable to him. 
Doctor Gale has not only performed his duty to the. entire satis- 
faction of the commandant, but he has done more — he has frequently 
volunteered his services to perform important duties, and particular- 
ly in saving the property in the large boat, when she was sunk by a 
severe storm at night; he effected much, and in a manner highly grati- 
fying to all who knew the circumstances. Although Lieutenant 
Wickliffe had the misfortune to lose the boat which was commit- 
ted to his charge, it has been evident that his zeal for the good of 
the public service has been equal to that of any other gentleman with 
the expedition. 
In every situation in which Lt. Bradley has been placed, he has 
given entire satisfaction, and would, no doubt, had he been put to a 
flfjore severe trial. 
