Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

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Maj. T. G. Western

Supt Indian Affair!'-

Dear Sir

We ha\'e your favor of 8th inst and are gratified to !tarn that the documents mentioned arc satisfactory to the Department We shall require $800 in Custom House funds for the goods designed for the Council come pachd [packed] with other mer- chandise and it will require at lca::;t that amount in connection with what funds we can command at this time, to enter the requisite kinds and qualities to fill the GoYernment order -We would respectfully suggest that the collecto1· at Gah·eston bl· instructed to reeein, our Note for thp amount. whieh note can be rendered a::; Ca:;h fonJs in hi:; quartt•rl~· rei.u1·ns and can be charged to us as so much paid on account of goods furnished Indian Bureau-Any other plan howeYer that may be concluded upon by the President c'.ncl Secretary of Treasur~·. ,vill of course be satisfactory and w~ shall anxiously look for a reply to this at your earliest convenie!1ce, as our time for preperation is rapidly drawing to a close Hoping to hear of your impro\'ccl health We remain Yours TORREY AND BROTHER p Andross [Enrlur,,ed] Maj Thos G. Western S1qwrintenclcnt l11dian Affairs Washington Mess: Torrey and Bro: To Houston 11 Aug. /45 Superintendent 1·ccd 12-Aug '45 and 131 "

No. 281 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH ROBERT S. NEIGHBORS [August 11, 1845] Republic of Texas 1845 To R. S. Ne·ighl>ors.

To 3 months Salary due me this day as Indian- Agent at 500$ pr annum

Augsl 11th,

$125.00

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