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ably take an interest in the matter and through their instru- mentality possibly, the double object may be attained of recov- ering the children and ascertaining who the agressors are- You will promote the interests of the country and the cause of humanity by rendering any aid in your power to this end-I would not occupy your attention with this affair, but, for the .suppom.tion that Mr. Sloat may not be present, and that I know your willingness to engage in a good cause. I shall be gratified .to hear from you at as early a period as convenient, and to know what success you may have had. Very respectfully Yr. mo. obt. st. THOMAS G WESTERN Supdt. Ind. Affs [Endorsed] Supdt To Washington 7 Nov, 1844 G. Barnard
No. 89 RELINQUISHMENT OF LICENSE OF A. G. KIMBELL Lamar County Novr 10th 1844
Mr Norman Chatfield Sir
I have agreed with Mr. Phelps concerning my licence to trade with the Indians as follows : I am to relinquish all the right which I have by virtue of my Licence from the President dated 1st December 1843 to trade with the Indians on condition that you satisfy Messrs Rusk and Terrell for their services, relin- quish your claim against me for two cows and calves and pay me twelve dollars for my Cros Cut saw and Broad Axe and pay Keynon 3 or 4 dollars the amt. of his acct against me out of the 12$. And I hereby relinquish all claim which I have in and to the place selected by me for the Trading House on Clear Creek about 4 m'iles from its entrance into the West F'ork Trinity and known as the Live Oak Grove. A. G. KIMBELL [Endorsed] Relinquishment to License Kimbell to Chatfield Norman Chatfield Esqr Mr. Phelps Trinity Colony
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