Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

100

Comanche treaty, and will I hope arrive in time, the boy Rob- ert (Comanche prisoner) rides a Public Mule and Saddle if he should go to his people you will of course retain them~ if not you will let him have them to return to this place. I expect to hear from you of the progress of the treaty. Yr. mo. obt. srt.

THOMAS G. WESTERN Supdt. Indian AffaiTs

The account you left here for corn and hauling is approved and will be audited, I shall use all my endeavours to collect the amount. I am told that Mr. Tarbox has been here about it, during my absence I did not see him. [Endorsed] Supdt. To Washington Sept. 26, 1844 Benj Sloat Agent

No. 72 LETTER FROM THOMAS G. WESTERN TO JOHN F. TORREY

Bureau of Indian Affairs Washington 30 Sept. 1844

Jon. F Torrey Esq Houston Sir

His Excellency the President left this place yesterday, for the Comanche treaty of which I apprise you for your govern- ment in regard to the transmission of the goods required there, you will please advise me of your progress in the matter in or- der to enable me to Communicate the same to His Excellency.

Respectfully Yours THOMAS G WESTERN Supdt Indian Affairs

P.S. I am requested to state for the information of his friends in Houston that the Hon. Robert Wilson accompanies the Pres- ident to the treaty. Yrs. etc. Western [Endorsr.d] Superdt. To Washington Sept. 30, 1844 J F Torrey

Powered by