TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845
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Covered wtih two foot boards nailed and enclosed with half logs as pickets fastened togather in a substancil manner, I am puting up some other necessary out buildings for our con- vience comfort and security all of which I am having enclosed with strong and substancial pickets. I labour under much in- convenience for the want of some Govt. officer or Agent or an Interpreter that could at all times be advised of what is going on at this Post. I regret to hear that any difference of opini6n does exist in relation to the place for holding the Council with the Indians. I pledge you my word as an honorable man, that I have in no wise had anything to do with that matter, but on the contrary have even been in favor of its being held at the Trading House on the Brazos believing that it should not be to my interest to have it at my Post on the Trinity. I am sorry to believe that any jealousy should exist between the different Trading Houses and those having charge of the several Posts, My object has been, and ever shall be to conduct the business intrusted to my charge in such a way as to strengthen the friend ship between the Indians and the white man. I shall be happy at all times to receive instructions from you and be governed by them
I am s'ir your most obt Sevt 1. C. SPENCE
I am on my way from Houston where I have arringments for all the Goods that may be wanted for the trade at this place and will endeavor to keep a constant supply on hand 1.C.S. l/:: ·::h~-~~d] I. C. Spence 7th Sept 1845 Wheelock Sept 21 To T G WestE:rn Esqr Supdt Indian .Affairs Washington Texas
No. 315 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH L. H. WILLIAMS [September 10, 1845)
Republic of Texas Indian Bureau
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To L. H. Williams
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