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Jack Harry has not returned to thi:- place but ~ent the letter~ on from Franklin l>y a Delaware His wife, and Spanish boy are very sick indeed and not able to travel and this is what is de- taining him. I expect him here however this eYening, and when he arrives I shall despatch him to St. Louis' Camp who is now on Chambers Creek near Smiths. and apprised that the Council is to be held there. Jack will learn of him whether the othel' Delaware Captains are apprised that the council is to be held here, and at what time. and if not he will proceed to Red River. The Comanche Chief Santa Anna is now in Camp with Mope- chutu))t' and Sioat, and will be here with the Comanche 5 days uefore the council, and wishes you to haYe provisions here for them at that time. The Comanche Doct and three squaws came here with Shaw, and brought Some littl~ trade. They received some presents from the Trading house, and went back well pleased. In reply to your cautions about partiality. etc I will say, you may rest assured that I shall execute the duties of my of- fice as well as I am able without fear or favor, and whenever the Govt. has reason to Suspect my fidelity. She has but to in- form me of the same, an<l she can fi)) my place with some one more trustworthy and competent. My trip home and back occupied 15 days. I left this place the 15th June, and returned 1st July-- Yours Respectfully
L. H. WILLIAMS
I H11,/:,,·scd] L. H. Williams Agent To Post No 2 Aug. 1-1845 Supdt Recd 19-Aug. 1845 And To/ Maj Thos G. Western. Gen) Supt of Indian Affrs Washington Texas
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