1827

122 COMMITTED.

Resentment of lead mines on the Winnebago lands east of the Mississippi River leads to hostilities. On June 26, 1827, four Winnebago Indians attacked a farm in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, killing two men and scalping a child. To protect miners and other settlers, four volunteer companies were formed; the settlers asked for additional support from Illinois and the regular US Army. By 1 September 1827, most of the troops had reached the center of hostilities and although prepared for battle, only a few small skirmishes took place. Seven days later, surrounded by troops, the leaders of the Winnebago surrendered and agreed to hand over the six Indians responsible for the attacks.

A company of 122 Menominees joined the United States.