Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

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TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

M. obty. TORREY AND BRO per J. F. Torrey

[Endorsed] Torrey and Brother To Houston 7 Aug. 1845 Superintendent recd 9th. Aug/45 And 13 " " To

Maj T G. Western Supt Indian Affairs Washington Texas

No. 278 LE'ITER FROM I. C. SPENCE TO THOMAS G. WESTERN

Robertson County August. 10th 1845

Thos G Western Esqr Supd Indian Affs

Sir yours by Jack Harry of 25th July was recd by me a few days ago on my way from the Cross Timbers and your favor of June 6th was recd. while I was at the Post in the Cross Timbers making preperation to open the trade with the Indians, and Govt being within reach of, any mail, I have not before had the opty of replying. the certificate of Mr. Travis as Trader at Post No. 1 was duly recd for which I am under obligation to you, Col. Wheelock arrived at this Trading House about the first Inst. to whome I reported immediately he being the agent aptd for that Post as I understood him. I labour un- der considerable disadvantage for the want of an Interpreter, and hope it may soon suit your views to appoint one to that Post. I shall endeavour to r.omply strictly with all laws regulating the intercourse with Indians, Shall be happy at all times to instructions from you and be guarded by them, Yr very obt Servt I C Spence

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