TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845
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Maj. R. W. Porter Sir-
Under instructions from His Excellency the President I Send you by Mr. R A. Barton 40 Kegs Gun Powder and one Keg musket Cartridges, as per. Bill Lading herewith, which please require and hold Subject to further orders and d1·aw upon the Executive for the amount of the freight. Very Respectfully etc etc THOMAS G WESTERN Superintendent Indian Affairs [Endorsed] Letter to R W Porter Falls of Brazos Mar. 9, 1844 Duplicate bill of lading and letter advise to R W Porter 40 Kegs Powder 1 Keg Catridges pr. Teamster R A Barton for Falls of Brazos 9th March. 1844- Duplicate Received in good order and well conditioned of Maj. T G West- ern Superintendent of Indian Affairs the following articles Viz. Forty Kegs Gun Powder and one keg of Musket Catridges being marked and numbered as in the margin and to be delivered in like good order and condition to Maj. Robt. W. Porter or his order at the Falls of the Brazos he paying freight for the same at the rate of one Dollar and fifty cents pr 100 lbs. Witness my hand in the town of Washington this 9th day of March 1844. R. A. BARTON [Noted across the page] MP. 41 Kegs
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LETTER FROM MOPECHUCOPE, COMANCHE CHIEF, TO SAM HOUSTON [March 21, 1844] Near the head of Colorado March 21st 1844. My Brother I received and heard your letter read. You sent to Pah-hah- yuco; and heard all the talk you sent him and his people with great pleasure; I cannot but rejoice with gladness; it is what I long have wanted to hear; I can only say my feelings
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