Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

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TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

Paul Richardson Esqr Indian Agent Present

Sir You are aware that the Keechi Chief

Saatzarook in council has pledged himself t-0 deliver up a white boy or young man prisoner, by the name of Parker and that the Waco, Tawakoni and Wichita chiefs and the said Keechi chief have also pledged themselves to deliver up all the stolen horses they have in their possession, I have full confidence in your ca- pacity and intelligence, and have selected you to the duty of re- ceiving them, you will therefore proceed forthwithe to the Keechi village or camp and receive the Parker boy bring him to this Post and hand him over to L H Williams agent at this Post-The horses also which may be delivered t-0 you as above, and deliver them to agent Will'iams. Sargt Bell with his men of Col T I Smiths Rangers will accompany you and aid you in this duty, and from the stations above you will be furnished with an addi- tional force from the same corps for the same purposes,- J ack Harry accompanies you as interpreter- After you return to this place and the delivery of the prisoner and horses so delivered, you will report to me at Austin for further orders. Yrs Obt Svt T G WESTERN Supt of Indian Affs [Endorsed] Copy of letter to Paul Richardson Esql' Indian Agent Present Copy Lttr to Paul R:rhardson No\·. 17th 1845

No. 371 LETTER FROM G. W. TERRELL AND THOMAS I. SMITH TO EBENEZER ALLEN

Trading Post No 2 Nov 17th 1845

To the

Hon Ebenezer Allen

Secty of State

Sir In accordance with instructions, received from your

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