expressed to us they were glad to see us, and
invited us with marks of earnestness, each one,
to make his house our home. We thanked them
for their kindness, and accepted the invitation
of the Factor, John Johnson

, whom we accom-
panied to his house.

In an interview with these three persons we
communicated to them more fully the object of
our visit, and consulted with them respecting
the best mode to pursue, in order to effect our
purpose. It was deemed advisable that an ex-
press be sent to the Little Turtle

and to the Five
Medals. The former residing at his town called
Turtle's Town, about eighteen miles from this
place, situated upon Eel river, a water of the
Wabash, and the latter on the river St. Joseph
of Lake Michigan, about forty miles hence, in-
forming them of our arrival at Fort Wayne, and
that we wished to see each of them there at an
early period. This charge William Wells readily
took upon himself, and we have no doubt he will
comply with his engagement.

We fulfilled our promise in dining to-day with
Capt. Whipple

, the commanding officer. We
were all accompanied to his house by John
Johnson, who dined with us. The officer behaved
with a freedom and gentility becoming a well
bred man. After dinner he showed us more
fully the fort. This fortification which was
built by General Wayne, is large and substantial,
and is situated opposite to the junction of the