TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845
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Republic of Texas County of Harris
Before me A. P. Thompson, Chief Justice of the County Court of said county, came John F. Torrey, a partner in the firm of Torrey and brother, Indian traders, and made oath, that the foregoing is a full and accurate invoice of all the goods, wares, and merchandize of every description whatever, taken to their trading-house-from the 1st day of February 1844 to the 1st of July 1845, inclusive. Subscribed and sworn to JOHN F. TORREY before me, this 26th day of July A.D. 1845 A. P. Thompson C. Justice H. C. [Seal] [Endorsed] Recd 30 July Genl. Invoice of Goods furnished Indians
No. 212 LETTER FROM THOMAS G. WESTERN TOE. MABRY Indian Bureau Washington 19 May 1845
Sir- Your communication dated Bastrop 14th Inst. re- questing for yourself and in behalf of the Neighborhood, of Cedar Creek-Bastrop County, "permission for the Indian known as "Delaware Bob to remain in the Settlements"; has been received and referred to this office.-Disposed as I feel to meet the wishes of my fellow Citizens in general and especially one who I so highly esteem as yourself, I regret to be constrained to say that your request could not possibly be granted without violating the laws, Treaty, and the established rules of the reg- ulation of Indian affairs. You will perceive upon reference to the inact- ments, See Act of 7th. Congress to "regulate friendly inter- course with the Indians" approved 14 Jany. 1843. The Act amendatory this to 9th Congress approved Feb. 3. 1845. Where your talents adorned our legislative halls.-also the Treaty with the Delaware 29 Septr. 1843 wherein it is made the duty of
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