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serviceable in giving security to our border as is contemplated by the 15th or 16th Article of the Indian Treaty of 1844 A Consumation of an object so wisely con- ceived and provided for would in its results be attended with great pecuniary advantage to the government by affording fac- ulties [facilities] not otherwise easely acquired of enabling her more specificaly to determine the value of her Domain mineral wealth and undiscovered, undefined natural advantages perhaps important to a pending condition of the country while in Effect it will redound to the lasting Glory of the administration under whose auspices an institution of humanity has been reared- The undersigned has no doubt but the savages may be induced by a proper request of this government to set apart a proper Position Either upon Red River or the head waters of the Rio Brazos for this specific purpose and that of Legetimate Trade- If the government should conceve that the object within intemated should be worthy of Consideration It will af- ford me great pleasure to facilitate their wishes without any remuneration further than such facilities which can be afforded in the Indian Trade with proper Checks and securities With highest sentiment of Respect I have the honor to be Your obt Humble Servant ED RIPLEY WHEELOCK [Endor.~ed] Col. E. L. R. Wheelock to July 13 1845 Secretary of State To the honbl E. Allen Secty of State Washington Texas No. 253 APPOINTMENT OF E. L. RIPLEY WHEELOCK AS INDIAN COMMISSIONER BY ANSON JONES [July 14, 1845] In the name and by t.he authority of the Republic of Texas. To all to whom these presents shall come--Greeting Know ye, That I, Anson Jones, President of said Re-
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