lhoughl lhal he was going lo raise the Indians, and lhal he undoubled would if he found himself in danger. 1 asked him if there was any pay allached lo his appointment. He replied no, none whatever from Government, and Lhal he would receive none hut what he got from the Indians. Manuel Flores was at this time very poor. This was just after the fuss al Vicksburg, and l told him that if any disturbance took place among Lhe Indians, (whether he was guilty or not,) he certainly would be kiUed. I have always eonsiclerecl Manuel Flores one of the most treacherous men I ever knew; and, in consequence of this, I would never haveanylhing lo do with him.-On the night of the 6th of Febmary, 1836, I went to a wedding frolic near Spanish-town; Manuel Flores had been there, hul had made his escape before I got there; and, from the fuss made about his commission, I believe that he went among the Indians some time sooner than he otherwise would have done. Since .l\lanuel Florcs's return from the Indians, he always goes very fully armed, both night and day; carrying gun, pistols, and knife, as I have understood. · Gorham Munson. Sworn and subscribed to before me, at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, the 16th day of June, 1836.
Robert K. McDonald, J.P. for the parish of Natchitoches and State of La. J. Bonnell 1st lieutenant 3d infantry.
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