1840 April 24, Prairie du Chien: Hercules L. Dousman to Henry H. Sibley
Quantity: A.L.S. 2pp. 
Scope and Content Note: Writer gives details of drafts drawn by Dentan and Gavin. Has received Anderson's letter applying for the charge of the house on Red Cedar River, but has another person in view. Has heard nothing yet from Mr. Crooks. Has heard that the mill is doing well. Capt. Throckmorton has gone to Fort Winnebago with his boat “Chippewa”; this boat cost near $12,000. Wants to know at what price mail can be carried from St. Peter's to the Lake and to Mr. Steven's place; also inquires concerning the time of arrival of mails. Discusses mail conditions at Prairie du Chien and proposed changes. Gen. Atkinson has just arrived in the “Omega.” Doty [Dodge. Doty was in Washington, D.C. or New York] also is here. McKenzie is on board the “Omega” on his way to St. Peters, accompanied by Major Stewart. Advises Sibley to make Stewart pay well for the work done for him in taking care of his business with the late Baker.