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least delay- You are aware that our friend Mopechucope, promised at the Council in September last to use his endeavors to bring them 'in, and that Some Gentlemen on the frontier take much interest in this matter. Should there be a probability of their coming to the post on the Brazos immediately you will remain and meet them there and I shall join you immediately or as soon as may be necessary to give them a "talk" distribute to them presents etc, but should the purpose of their coming in be remote you will in such case proceed to the Colorado and meet me at the City of Austin or at Mr Hornsbys near that place. The Delaware Indian "J'im Shaw" is in the Service of the Govt as Interpreter to the Comanche, he has leave of absence for a very limited period to hunt in the environs of Austin on the waters of Brushy and thereabouts, He will be subject to your orders, in all matters relating the Comanche-you will keep in constant communication with him-Jack Harry also a Delaware and Interpreter in the Service of the Govt is Stationed at Post No 2 on the Brazos with agent Williams who will notify you of the approach of the Comanche in that quarter So that you may meet them without much delay if necessary You will upon your arrival at Austin please report in person to the Hon. W. G. Cooke Secy of War, and make present to him your instructions should he require it-Thru the same office you will receive all Communications I may have to make to you until I meet you there- You will be careful and punctual to report to me in writing pr every Maill pr express when need- ful-
Yr mo obt Srvt Suptd Ind aff [T. G. WESTERN]
LEnclorsed] Supt
To Washington 21 Oct 1845
P. Richardson present
No. 357 LETTER FROM THOMAS G. WESTERN TO ELI CHANDLER Washington 21st Oct 1845 Eli Chandler Esqr
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