On Oct. 8-10, 1838, about 800 Potawatomi Indians camped here on the west side of the Mississippi River after crossing by steam-ferry from Quincy while en route to Kansas during their forced removal from Indiana. Three children died on Oct. 8. Wagons were repaired and horses were shod. At the request of chiefs, they were granted liberty to remain in camp for devotional services on succeeding Sabbaths. Three dragoons were allowed to return home: Kelley, Smith, and H. Barnett. Dr. Jerolaman of Logansport, Ind., arrived, but was sic,. The health of the Indians was reported as "improving."
