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sorry to perceive, so illy seconded the efforts of Colonel Leaven- 
vvortli to bring the affair to a successful and amicable termination. 
He is, at the same time, pleased to notice the good understanding and 
co-operatiou which existed between General Ashley's party and the 
troops, which contributed to the successful result. 
It is deemed unadvisable to take any further steps at present to- 
wards chastising the Black Foot Indians for the outrages which they 
have committed. The General therefore directs, that, if the six com- 
panies of the 1st infantry on the Missouri have not yet ascended 
the river, they be posted at Belle Fontaine till further orders, and that 
the four companies of that regiment at Baton Rouge remain where 
they are. 
Should Colonel Chambers have proceeded to Council Bluffs^ he 
will remain there through the winter. 
I have the honor to be, &c. 
E. KIRBY, 
Md -de-Camp. 
JVotc. — Your communication to the War Department, of the 22d 
ult. has been referred to the Major General, who directs me to say, 
the views contained in the foregoing letter have the sanction of the 
Tresidcnt. 
E. KIRBYe 
Maj. Gen. Gaines, 
Com. JVestern Dtp. U. S. J. 
Louisville, ICy. 
A ti'ue co])y. 
Cus. J. NouRSE, Mj. Gen. 
Adjutant General's Office, 
Washington, JVoveviher S, 1823. 
Sir: I am directed by the General in Chief to inform you, that your 
communication to the SVar Department, of the l6th ultimo, has been 
submitted to the President, who has decided, that, though he highly 
appreciates the meritorious conduct of the officers engaged in the ex- 
pedition against the Ricaree Indians, yet» for various considerations, 
he deems it inexpedient to confer any brevets for services rendered 
upon that occasion. 
I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, 
Your obedient servant, 
E. KIRBY, Aid-de-Camp. 
Majcn* Gen. Gaines, 
Cinnuianding Eastern Department U. S. Ji. 
Louisville, Ky. 
A true copy : 
Ch. J. NouRSE, Mj. Gen. acting. 
