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remain a nation, they have permission to pass near the Settle- ments but not through them and not to approach San Antonio nearer than five league:s A Govt agent Capt Sloat will accom- pany them as far as the river Medina, you will probably meet them before they pass San Anton'io and if so you can accompany Capt Sloat with them as far as he may go which will be until they are clear of the Settlements-Capt. Sloat is instructed to supply them with provisions should they need and as you are well acquainted at San Antonio you will assist him in that duty using the greatest economy, and making your contracts at the lowest rates possible--take duplicate vouchers of the accounts duly attested by either or both of you and forward to this office, you will report progress in writing from time to time pr mail or otherwise-Enclosed you will find an open letter to Capt Sloat-
Yr. obt. Set- [THOMAS G. WESTERN]
[Endorsed] Supdt )
To ) 20th May 1845 ) R. S. Neighbors Ind. Agent
No. 215 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH TORREY AND BROTHERS [May 22, 1845] Republic of Texas Indian Bureau To Torrey & Co. For 13 yds. blue strouding @ $2.75 6 pieces blue drill 185:V.~ yds @ 31 ¼ " 72 lbs Lead @ 1/- " 21 lbs Brass wire @ 8/- ,, 4 Doz bu knives @ $4. 5 lbs Vermillion @ $4. 4 2/12 doz. looking glasses tin case @ 3.50 " 62 lbs Tobacco @ 3/- ,. 4 M Brass nails @ 1.50 " 2 Doz Hunts Squaw Axes @ $25. Dr. $35.75 58.05 9.00 21.00 16.00 20.00 14.60 23.25 6.00 $50.00
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