Nevertheless the expedition had really accomplished something, for it overawed the Wabash and Illinois Indians, and effectively put a stop to any active expressions of disloyalty or disaffection on the part of the French.

Clark sent officers to the Illinois towns, and established a garrison of one hundred and fifty men at Vincennes, [Footnote: _Do_.

Virginia State Papers.

G.R.Clark to Patrick Henry.

Draper MSS., Proceedings of Committee of Kentucky Convention, Dec.