shows the wisdom of our dccission upon the proposition of Smith and others to bring Indians to our aid. I shall write Gcnl Houston and advise him fully upon this subject I cannot slate positively what Gcnl Gains may do but one thing I think I may say that should he be satisfied of the fact, that the Mexicans have incited any Indians who arc under the control of the U Stales to commit depredations on either side of the line he will doubtless view it as a violation of the Treaty refercd to in his order to Govr White and others and be assured that he will maintain the honor of his country and punish the agrcssor be him whome he may. Now the fact is that the Mexicans have already with them a number of the Cadoes some Cherokees and Indians of other Tribes which are under the protection and controal of the U States. It is only necessary then to satisfy Genl Gains of the facts, in which case be assured be will act with energy and efficiency. The proofs will I have no doubt be abundant by the time he reaches Sabean in which case he will cross and move upon the agressors. You will remark that I can give you nothing from Gen) Gains himself as to his movements-he to be sure has been polite enough to furnish me with a copy of his orders to the Govrs which will be publish[ed] no doubt to show the world the principles upon which he acts. The departure on the part of the enemy from the useages of Civilised Warfare will doubtless have its effect with Genl Gains and he will be brought to reflect how far it may become his duty to interfear so as lo compcll the observance of the principles of civilised warfare as established by Nations and which now forms a parte of the code of National Law. I will address him an official letter upon this subject and bring his mind directly to it, and will give a statement of facts lo show their departure etc. such as the slaughter of Dr Harrison the deliberate shooting of the 30 of Fannings Men who surrendered as Priss of War etc. I shall proceed to Washington City as fast as my health will admit. I was very sick yesterday and last night am only able to sit up to day May providence protect you all and Our adopted country is the sincere prayer of vcrry Truly and faithfully Yours Sam P Carson P. S. I have writcn Genl Houston and requested him to forward the communication to you.
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