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[2703) [CHESHER to COMMITTEE]
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John Scurl's, April 11, 1836.
To the Committee of Vigilance and Safety of Nacogdoches: Gentlemen: We arc convinced that the Indians intend attacking your place; we shall march immediately. Back ~e wish fou. I. have the piece of artillery mounted, and prepared for immediate use, and send immediate intelligence of the fact that Indians are imbodied and are preparing for hostilities. Bring all possible aid into immediate service. The Indians and Mexicans are now on this side the Trinity, and are conducted by the Caddoes. Let us entreat you to act promptly. Yours truly, Jamcs Chesher. Ralph Chesher. The deposition of C. H. Sims, taken before the committee of vigilance and safety, at Nacogdoches, on the 11th April, 1836: who states, that al the request of the committee, he has visited the Cherokee tribe of Indians residing thirty miles west of this place, and found them with very hostile feelings, and in a state of preparation for war; were drying beef and preparing meal, and told him they were about sending off their women and children; that they had murdered Brooks Williams, an American trader among them; that they informed him a large body of Indians, consisting of Caddoes, Kechies, Inies, Towackanies, Whacoes, and Comanches, were expected on to attack the American settlements, and that the Cherokees gave every indication of an intention of joining them; that the number of Indians imbodicd on the Trinity are estimated at 1,700 warriors; and that he is satisfied the Cherokees would have committed more murders but from an apprehension of their being too weak Lill joined by others; that Bowles, the Cherokee chief, advised him and his brothers to leave the country, as there. was danger. C. H. Sims. Taken in presence of the committee. Henry Raguel, Chairman. and The deposition of William Sims, taken .al the same lime place: who states that he has resided some time near the
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