Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

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I had a severe spell of sickness after you left Washington and was still quite ill when I left, but I am better- hope you left Mrs. Houston and Mr. Sam in health and that your own is good-I shall travel 12 or 15 miles further this afternoon Yr. Mo. Truly Western In haste at Marlins Falls of the Brazos Apl. 13, 1844 Gen. Sam Houston Apl. 13, 1844 Sir-I improve the accasion pr. Mr. Raymond to report, thus far on my way to the Treaty. The Sec. War and Com. Neill are here and Comrs. Williams is reported to be at Tehuacana Mr Torrey's young man who left there two days ago informs me that there is now at the treaty ground some 500 Indians, Dela- ware, Caddo, Shawnee ete.-we have not yet heard of Sanchez, nor of the Comanche further than a rumor from Little River that they are corning in-Menchara has delivered over the Cap- tives which were in his charge it has been deemed advisable to leave them at this place until Some talk is had with their tribe, he returns home-Mr Green is here with three Lipan Chiefs and a Comanche woman, they also remain here for further or- ders, It is the general opinion that nothing can be done to ef- fect without your presence-I trust-it will be convenient for you to come. preparations at the Treaty ground are in a state of form and new houses built and building Some come in store and Dr. H [ill] has made a contract for Beef-Should you be able to attend the Council you will no doubt find everything in readiness to meet your wishes- I trust Mrs Houston and Mr. Sam are well-be pleased to present my respectful Salutations, my health is not good, had an attack of fever laRt night Something new to me-You may depend upon it I Shall keep the field as long as I can and remain every aid in my power, and discharge the duties of my office strictly So far as my health may permit.--

Very respectfully yr. mo. obt. st. THOMAS G. WESTERN Supt. of Indian Affs.

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To Franklin 9th Apl/44 Marlin 13 Apl/44 The President

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