Gen. Atkinson issues order against vending ardent spirits to Illinois volunteers.Atkinson Order Book, Black Hawk War Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL.

Capt. Early's company is mustered into service.Muster Roll, Black Hawk War Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL.

Stillman's battlefield is reached in afternoon and army makes camp. Early's company reaches Dixon's Ferry some time before 6 A.M., and probably accompanies Col. Enoch C. March and John Marsh to Atkinson's camp. IHi—BHWC, Johnston Journal; Atkinson Letter Book, Lt. Reuben Holmes to Atkinson, Atkinson to Wm. S. Hamilton.

Army crosses Kishwaukee River and four miles above touches Rock River "which is very narrow at this place & continues to decrease in width rapidly to its source."LNT—Johnston Journal.