THE AUSTIN PAPERS. 1319 humbling themselves nnd sue for peace-Much however very much depends on our first efforts-If we strike a decissive blow our future peace and security will probably be the result friends and f-s I close by saying that your friends, your officers, and your country are confident that you will do your duty as soldiers fighting in a just cause, their prairs and blessings therefore go with you-their welcome and thanks will hail your tryumphant return. [STEPHEN F. AUSTIN.]
ScmGGINS IN ACCOUNT WITH PETTUS
Col 0 Scriggins to vVm Pettus Dr. May 1st 1826
7 menls ___________________________________________________________ $2.62¼ 32 pounds of snit__________________________________________________ 2. 56¼ l\:ledncin from Nuccolcls ______ :..__________________________________ ___ 5. - 1 menl for young runn______________________________________________ 37¼ 1 Dress for Lnlly__________________________________________________ 3. - 1 Handkerchief---------------------------------------------------- 1. $14.56¼ Recived payment in full by Mrs. Skriggins Administratress octo- ber 19th 1827 (Signed) Recl\·ecl 2 Horses from Mrs. Skriggins one nt $Ui5 the other n $120___ $275. Credit by hei· Act_________________________________________________ 14. !361 260. 43! Balance Due which is to be paid in Land at 50 Cents an n.cre which amounts to 521 Acres which is to be paid off agree~ble to Instructions
AFFIDAv1Ts CoNCERNING INDIAN HosTTL1TIE8
"This is to certify that Mr. Martin Allen told me that he was with the company who made the late attack upon the Tonkua In- dians; and that he was very much opposed to shooting, he also stated, that when he came near the camps he saw the Indians in great confusion; one standing up talking Spanish, and shewing every appearance of friendship; frequently heard him say nmigo- Mr. Allen also stated that he ran forward and halloed don't shoot, dont shoot, nnd did every thing in his power to prevent shooting; but that it had no effect untill part of the men had fired. April, 27, 1826 (Signed) C. DYER,"
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