Voices from Stillman's Run:

May 15, 1832.

To the Militia of the State of Illinois.

"It becomes my duty again to call on you for your services in the defence of your country. The State is not only invaded by the hostile Indians but many of our citizens have been slain in battle. A detachment of mounted volunteers, about 275 in number, commanded by Major Stillman, were overpowered by the hostile Indians on Sycamore creek, distant from this place about 30 miles --- and a considerable number of them killed. This is an act of hostility which cannot be misconstrued. I am of the opinion that the Pottawatamies and Winnebagoes have joined the Sacs; and all may be considered as waging war against the United States.

To subdue these Indians, and drive them out of the State, it will require a force of at least 2000 mounted volunteers in addition to the troops already in the field. I have made the necessary requisition of the proper officers for the above number, and have no doubt that citizen soldiers of the State will obey the call of their country. They will meet at Hennepin, on the Illinois River, in companies of 50 men each, on the 10th June next, to be organized into a Brigade.

JOHN REYNOLDS,

Commander-in-Chief, Illinois Militia