US Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington Superintendency, roll 23, 1855, part 2.

Abstract

"We send on Monday with Maj. John Owens, seven days rations for his command; he is instructed in case a contingency should arise which might require his presence in the Cayuse country for a longer time than he may have rations for his men to report the occasion of it and send estimates of supplies. I am glad to hear that you have hopes of effecting a good treaty. I wish you success."