Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

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had here--Jack Harry informs me that Jim Shaw has one for Sale--purchase it from him if it Suits or if Torrey's new Guns are up purchase one of them and present it to the "Hump" in the name of the Pres·ident. Inspect your powder before you start and report its condition, that part of it which may be condemned by yourself and Wil- liams may be distributed among the friendly tribes, but only in quantities purely for hunting purposes write me and send down Jack Harry when you start

Yr. Mo. obt St. T G W [ESTERN] S. I. A.

I have obtained from the Sec. War and hand you herewith a letter to Capt. Hays at San Antonio he is well acquainted at that place and can assist in the purchase of provisions for the Co- manche should it be necessary. We[stern] [Endorsed] To ) Supdt. ) ) 17 May 1845 B. Sloat-Agent- pr. Jack Harry-Express 4 p.m. 13th.

No. 208 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH N. T. BYARS [May 13, 1845] Indian Bureau

To

Dr.

N. T. Byars Amt due for Services at Blacksmith and armourer to the Indians at Post No. 2. from 13th. Feby. to 13 May inst. at $500 per ann.

1845 May 13. By

$125.00

Washington May 27-1845

Received an approved account for one hundred

twenty five Dollar3-0f which the above is a Copy.- N. T. BYARS

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