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public of Texas, reposing special trust ani:l full confidence in the honor and patriotism, fidelity and capacity of Col. E. L. Ripley Wheelock, have constituted and appointed, and do by these presents constitute and appoint him the said Col. E. L. Ripley Wheelock to the Office of Indian Commissioner for the purpose of cultivating friendly intercourse with all the various tribes of Ind'ians residing within the limits of said Republic, and to induce them to encourage the extension of the useful arts, as well as the cultivation of moral and religious principles and to make a treaty with them for that purpose. The said Wheelock is also empowered to make the proper locations that are contemplated by the 15th and 16th articles of an Indian Treaty signed at Tehuacana Creek Oct. 9th 1844, for the fur- therance of his objects and for his own benefit, which is con- sidered the only compensation the said Wheelock has a right to require for his services in the premises. In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the Republic, to be hereunto affixed. Done at Washington this 14th day
of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty five, and of the Independence of the Republic the tenth ANSON JONES
(Seal)
By the President Ebenr Allen Secy of State I Endori;ed] Commission in the name of E. L. R. Wheelock as Indian Commissioner July 14, 1845
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TALK OF ANSON JONES TO ACAQUASH
Washington July 14th 1845
Talk of the President to A-ca-quash My Brother, I have heard your talk with Col. Wheelock in Council at
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