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LEnclorsed] Invoice of Goods furnished Post No. 2 By Torrey & Bro. from July 1 to Dcc1·. 1, 1845
No. 385 LETTER FROM L. H. WILLIAMS TO THOMAS G. WESTERN Trading House Post No 2 December 7 1845
Maj Thos G. Western Supt of Indian Affrs Washington Texas
Dear Sir
Mr Paul Richardson ar- rived at this place last evening bringing with him the white Boy, and Three Head of Horses, which were given up to him by the Keechi and Waco. Mr Richardson has performed this trip with credit to him- self. Notwithstanding what I wrote you in my last at the re- quest of Jim Shaw and Jack Harry. It appears on investigation of the matter, that after Mr R left here he was obliged to wait at the Aquilla two days for the company of Rangers to kill meat for the trip during which time Jack Harry lost his mule. And because Mr R. Would not loan him his riding horse to return to this place on to recover his mule, he became offended and made the report here, which was communicated to you. So far as I can ascertain from enquiries among the Rangers who were out Mr Richardson has done his duty promptly and energetically-I have written to Hon Isaac Parker, informing him of the arrival of the boy, and requested him to come imme- diately to this place and take him in charge, According to your instructions but I wish you to instruct me what disposition to make of the boy provided he is not claimed by Mr. Parker. and turns out to be as is somewhat expected, of another family. The Indian say they took him from Little River, and at the time they took him they killed an old man and woman. and it is supposed by some white men who were acquainted with the circumstance that he is a young McClennan. Pah-hah-yu co has not yet arrived but I am looking for him dailey. Some ar- rangement, in my opinion, ought to be made for his reception when he comes, and presents provided for him or we shall with-
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