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on Red River Should they return, the Govt. will not object to any arrangement you might make with e·ither of them to ac- company you as Interpreter- I enjoin you strictly as for your own weal and the public good to be especially careful how you proceed at this juncture of affairs thus far as the chiefs "Mopechucope" and "Pah-hah- yuco" express themselves the difficulty has been and is between the Red men-and not with the whites. Resptfully Yr. Obt. Servt T G W[ESTERN] Sup. Ind. Aff. they will not seek to molest our people, but Should a small party of our men throw themse 1 ves in the path of those enraged de- spoilers they the Chiefs will not they say be answerable for consequences. I would not create alarm in your breast I would merely dis- charge my duty as a fellow citizen and as a public officer, by affording you the best information in my possesssion, and at your own sound judgment dictate your cause touching your own welfare and that of your companions. [Endorsed] Supdt. To ( Washington ( ( ( 8 May 1845 E. L. R. Wheelock pr. mail.
No. 201 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH F. DIETERICH
DUPLICATE
Washington May 9th. 1845
Indian Affaires
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) Republic of Texas )
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To F. Dieterich
1845 Fehr. 3. To 4 Shirts 1.25.
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