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died at the residence of Mr. Wilson his Brotherinlaw on the Navasota on Thursday last, of the Congestive fever. Col Williams left this place on his way home on Saturday morn. and has sent an express to me informing me of the above, and has also directed me to forward you the intelligence immediately pr Express. which I forward by Mr. Richardson, who was out with Mr Sloat the past summer with the Comanche. Col Williams also requests me to mention to you that in his opinion Mr Richardson the bearer of this is the most competent man to fill the place of Mr Sloat as the Indians are acquainted with him and he believes him to be a very worthy man to which I can also certify myself. Mr. R would rather not accept the appointment but I think he might be prevailed upon to do it. It will be a hard matter to convince the Comanche of the death of Mr Sloat and Col W Gives it as his opinion that Mr. Rich- ardson and Jim Shaw will be the only two persons who will be at all likely to succeed in convincing them of the fact and of manageing them hereafter. I have heard nothing from your horses as yet but am daily making enquiries concerning them. Bill Chisholm has not been able thus far, to find them. I believe however they will even- tually be found. We have heard no· news respecting the Co- manche since their departure from this place. Col Williams requests me to say to you that he will be back at this place in 10 days. No news of any importance respecting the Indians they are all about starting out to make their fall and winter hunt. I remain Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant Geo. Barnard P.S. The particulars of Mr Sloats death Mr Richardson will be able to give you in detail as he was present with him in his sickness I send pr Mr Richardson a Draft on you from Mr Barclay for Five Dollars-Being a balance due him ·in a horse trade, which I have paid him for you please hand the money to Mr Richardson & oblige yours GEO BARNARD
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