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Ho. 2, where it is quite essential Mr B. can move where he pleases, I do not consider him under pay from the day he aban- doned his post and his duty. and at a moment too when the Co- manche were present and when the Service of a Blksmit were most required. The President and the Sec. War were probably not aware of these facts when he Saw them. he deceived them as he did this Superintendent when he came to get his Quarters pay. Such a man must never deceive me but once. You will retain the Shop and Tools, as they are Subject to further orders -I have occupied much more time to this Subject than I think it entitled to-it 'is to be regretted that everyone does not per- form his duty, it would seem much trouble Scribbling and stuff this not only applies to Byars but to Torrey or the'ir agent I hope it will never apply to yourself You will perceive that I am scarcly able to write. The force of the sun on my late journey has partically used me up. I hope you are well. When did you return? Let me hear from you often and do not delay Jack Harry -
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[Endorsed] Supdt
To Washington
24 July 1845
L H. Williams Agent
No. 262 LETTER FROM BENJAMIN SLOAT TO THOMAS G. WESTERN San Saba 24 July 1845 T G Western Sup Ind Affairs Dear sir wee arived at the Comanche vilage '>n the 16th thir wee found that thay had Idled that young man and his father that kiled the girl at Austin last winter the same ruskel that we thought helped kil Hornsby this Circomstance wee beleve was for the kHing of the girl at Austin last winter which thay could not dew befo1·e oiny to his party bein the strongist until this time he kiled one of our bst friends and wounded one more
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