Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

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This is a delightful spot-Mr Sloat is actively engaged in erecting the necessary buildings for Council house etc. the Council is filled and every thing will be in readiness for your reception whenever we shall announce to you the approach of the Comanche, which information shall be communicated to you at Washington so soon as received. I shall be pleased to hear from you soon, of your health and that of Mrs. Houston and Mr. Sam, and trust my proceedings thus far may merit your approbation, and instructions for my government in future. Very Respectfully I remain

Your Mo. obt sert. THOMAS G WESTERN Superintendent Indian Affairs

P.S. Dr. Hill leaves this day for Franklin, and bears this as far d~wn the Country as may be, Cols Neill and Williams are here, the latter purposes going up the Country to some of the Joni villages in a day or two nothing has been heard of Commissioner Smith.

No. 17 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH J. M. KERR [April 20, 1844] li;dian Department To J M Kerr Apl 20 To 200 Bushels of corn at five bits in 1844 Exchquers per bushel as agreed upon by B. Sloat to supply the Indian Council Dr $125.00

I have examined the above acct and find it correct as

representative to me by Ben. Sloat Indian Agent. THO G WESTERN Supd. Indian affairs Washington 24th May 1844

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