Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

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are dealt with fairly, by the traders, and that justice be done them and it is expected you will report to me on this subject.- It is rumored that Some Delaware who were hunting on Brushy, Saw the Austin children in possession of the Waco, you may ascertain the facts before you leave and know more about it from the Delaware probably.- Yr. Mo. obt. sert. THOMAS G. WESTERN Supdt. Indian Affs. [Endorsed] Supdt. No. 34. To Washington Jan. 4-1845 Agents Sloat and Williams No. 119 LETTER FROM THOMAS G. WESTERN TO JOHN F. TORREY Washington 6th Jany. 1845 Mr. J. F. Torrey Houston Dr Sir In my last I communicated to you that some Caddo and others had arrived here to trade a quantity of pel- tries, this privilege was not granted-they were ordered to your trading house for the purpose; and departed- Since that date I have understood that your establishment at that point is des- titute of goods, this, it is to be hoped, may not be the case but in the absence of any official report on the subject, I crave you will advise me per return mail of all the facts connected with this important matter, for the information of the govt.-Dis- satisfaction among the Indians must be prevented, and our Treaties with them must be rigidly complied with-

y our most obt st THOMAS G. WESTERN Supdt. Indian Aff a-irs

[Endorsed] Supdt.

No. 35

Washington

Jany 16-1845

J. F. Torrey-Houston

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