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but the truth. If Big Mush does not wish to come down, don't insist on it, and if he does come, come with him by all means. Tell him to listen to my words, but never listen to the words of bad men. Tell all my red brothers to hear my words, and remember them forever. Write to me soon
Your friend
Sam Houston [rubric]
Our force now in the
field is 600 and at least 500 on the march to join them I Addressed] To H Mr George May · near Cherokee Texas Mr. Bowman
[Endorsed]
Houstons letter about runing the line-
Nation
No. 785
1838 Aug. 12, S. HOUSTON TO G. MAY
Na,cogdoches Texas
12th. Aug 1838
My Brother!
This 1s a copy of a letter from from the Bowl written
yesterday.
'' Genl. Houston, Sir
I received your letter a few days ago, but my people from the Bigest to the least have a little dread on their minds and there came a Boluxy [Biloxi] Indian by my house, and stated that he seen two white men trailing him, and it alarmed my people. This was Mr Bradshaw (I suppose) and Mr Pool, They were in the were [sic] woods, and saw the trail of two horses; and followed them in the direction the Indians went. The Indians had connexions at my village and were coming to see them. And they say they have heard whitemen, threaten to kill the Indians, and they were afraid of the white people. The agent told me when he left me that he would be back in three days, and I can't hear of him. It makes me uneasy. I would like to hear from you, and also news from Nacogdoches. If you can't conveniently come yourself, you will please send me a few lines, by the agent or some safe hand. Your most obt Friend Colonel Bowl 11th Aug 1838 La-st night I sent him an express, which had not reached when this was written. Today I sent him one by the agent, and Charles Sims- You can see what the Bowl says, and no doubt the same Boluxus
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