Daily Times [Leavenworth, Ks],
August 29, 1861
A large number of Osages, in full war costume, came into town last Thursday to offer their services to their Father at Washington. They rode around the plaza several times singing their war song, and followed by large numbers of curious soldiers. In the evening they gave a war dance, in the Plaza, which was witnessed by a large concourse of soldiers and citizens. They offer their services on condition that they be furnished with “wabusca” (flour) and “pacheney” (whisky.)–Fort Scott Democrat.