[ Full-text transcription of: Letter from General John B. Clark, Headquarters of Missouri Militia at Far West, MO to General Robert Wilson, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division of Missouri Militia ]
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Nov 7, 1838
Copy of order to
Brig Genl Wilson
of Nov 7 1838
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[The above inscription
is crossed out]
Head
Quarters
Nov 7th 1838
Genl Order
Brigadier Genl Robt
with his Brigade on this morning for
[“Ad” erased] Adam On Diamon in Daviess
County and take possession of the pris
oners at that place and proceed to
ascertain those who committed crime
and when done to put them under
Close guard and when he moves take
them to Keytsville after haveing them
recognzed by the proper authority
He will then indeavor to restore the
the Citizens of Davis to their homes
after things have been restored as
far as may be he will March for
home and discharge his force and
report to me I send a copy of the order
of the Govr to me which are transfered to
him in all things for that particular
service to do all things which you
May deem necessary under said order
John B Clark
Majr Genl Comg