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been recommended to me as a most excellent and worthy per- son, and one whom I think would discharge the dutys of his appointment faithfully
I am Yours etc ELI CHANDLER
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Eli Chandler 19 Oct 1845 Mr. T. G. Westf'rn Washington
No. 351
LETTER FROM THOMAS G. WESTERN TO GEORGE BARNARD Washington 20 Oct 1845 Mr Geo Barnard Trading House No 2 Dear Sir I have received per hands of Mr Richardson your favor of the 6th inst communicating the melan- choly intellegence of the death of Mr Sloat, it is one of those unfortunate events to be regretted by all, he was an excellent and good man, a very usefull member of society and an active and efficient officer, the loss of him, will long be deplored. Yours of 13th per Jack Harry is also before me, with the two Animals, which were missing or stolen from the Treaty or Council ground, last Month, accept of my thanks for your attention to this matter, Jack Harry for the part he has taken in it has been and is paid to his entire satisfaction. I notice your remark with regard to the Cherokee, and am curious to know by what authority they presume to set- tle in Texas I remain Yr ob. Srt [T. G. WESTERN] lEmlorserl] Supdt To Geo Barnard 20 Oct 1845
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