Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

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Received an approved account for Forty five Dolls, of which the above is a copy-- JOHN CAMPBELL [Endorsed] Entd. John Campbell 4 Feby. 1845 $ 45.00

No. 114 LETTER FROM THOMAS G. WESTERN TO ANSON JONES Washington 24 Dec. 1844 To/ His Excellency Anson Jones President of the Republic of Texas Sir I have the honor to submit to your Excellency, the following Report on Indian affairs. A Treaty of Peace and Amity was made at "Birds Fort" on the river Trinity on the 29th Sept. 1843, with Chiefs of the Dela- ware, Chickasaw, Waco, Tawakoni, Keechi, Caddo, Anadarko, Ioni, Biloxi, and Cherokee, Tribes of Indians, and with the ex- ception of occasional incursions into the Settlements, by Some renegade Waco and Tawakoni the stipulations of that Treaty have been strictly observed by the Contracting parties, who, having buried the Tomahawk, now dedicate their attention to agricultural and Hunting pursuits, thereby, securing ample subsistence for their families, and peltries sufficient to pur- chase at the Trading houses, other supplies they need, which renders them contended and happy, experience is thus teaching them to appreciate the blessings of peace, and to love and re- spect the white man who bestows them. In March last some trusty Indians head men of the before

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