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TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845
No. 237 LETTER FROM THOMAS G. WESTERN TO BENJAMIN SLOAT Washington June 22. 1845 Benj. Sloat Esqr. Indian Agent Sir As we are about to hold a talk with the Comanche Chief "Mopechucope" at Austin, and also with the Chief "Santa Anna" at San Antonio the presence of good Inter- preters is indispensable you will therefore proceed forthwith to the Post on the Brazos, procure the Govt. Interpreters Dela- ware Jim Shaw and Jack Harry, with these proceed to the Co- manche Village on the waters of Little River and having amica- bly arranged with Mopechucope. with him proceed to the City of Austin where I will await you in order to hold our "Talk" on the subject a recent depredation committed near that place--! trust you will permit no delay on your route. I shall expect to see you in Austin in 8 days from this date
Yr mo. obt st T G WESTERN Supdt Ind. Affs
[Endorsed] To Supdt
Washington 22 June 1845 Benj. Sloat Ind. Agent
No. 238 LETTER FROM L. H. WILLIAMS TO THOMAS G. WESTERN Trading House Robertson County June 23rd 1845
To
Maj Thos. G. Western Gen Supt of Indian Affs
Dear Sir.
Yesterday evening
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