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informed have not for some time committed any depredations- A :l\Iexican who has been a captive among them lately made his escape and came into this town. He says they are_ talking of an expedition against this place with the intention of taking it. Of this however we have no fear. I say nothing of the unfortunate affair of the children who were taken near Gonzales as you will probably have received before this reaches, a more circumstantial account than I can give, The Lipans and Tonkeways are still friendly. The former I believe, haYe not committed a single act of hostility since the treaty was made. They are now, as well as I can learn, upon the head waters of Peach, or Plumb Creek East of the Guadalupe, killing Buffalo and laying up a supply of provisions. I am of opinion that they and the Tonkeways may at any time be employed against the Comanches, as their Chiefs have invariably told me that they were redy to go on expedition whenever a small force of whites would accompany them. ·with regard to the Comanches I am of opinion that one successful campaign against them would be of more service than a million o.f dollars expended in attempting to conciliate them by presents. Until further instructions are received I shall continue to advise the Government of whatever may occur in regard to the Indians in this quarter. · I have the honor to be,
Your Excellency's
Very Obedient &
Humble Servant Joseph Baker Indian Agent
I Addressed] Bexar Jany 12. /39 To
[Endorsed]
Joseph Baker Indn. Agent San Antonio 2 Jany 1839 Recd. 25th. Feb- of Texas Official
His Excellency 1\L B. Lamar, President of the Republic City of Houston
No. 983
1839 Jan. 2, W[ILLIS] ROBERT'S, GALVESTON, [TEXAS], TO :MIRABEAU B [UO:NAPARTE] LAMAR, HOUSTON, [TEXAS] His own induction into office; the selection of subordinates; Joel [Roberts] the deputy collector; Dr. Kelton, the cashier, indorsed for notary public of the port. A. L. S. 1 p.
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