Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

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No. 389 LETTER FROM THOMAS G. WESTERN TO L. H. WILLIAMS Houston 13th Dec. 1845 L H Williams Esqr lnd. Agt. Post No. 2 Sir By my last communication dated at Washington you are already informed that His Excy. the Pres- ident had directed that a military force, of say 30 men. Should be stationed at your Post. for the protection of that place, and that some goods would be furnished you for presents to some of the Indians-I have now the pleasure to send you pr team of William Marlin 1 Box and one Bale containing the articles enumerated "in the Invoice herein enclosed, which you will take charge of and distributed to Pah-hah-yuco and his party when they make you a visit which according to you is to be expected very shortly. I have already explained to you that the object of the Govt in sending troops to your Post is purely for its protection and not to make the least hostile demonstrations against the Indians with whom as under former instructions you will always and in Cultivate as heretofore the best under- standing and most friendly intercourse-I am very desirous to hear from you and hope that you have reported to the Bureau at the City of Austin where I shall remain permanently here- after-

Yr. mo. obt Sert T G WESTERN Supdt. Indian Affrs.

LEnrlorsed] Supdt

To Houston

13 Dec 1845 copy L H Williams Agent

Pr. Wm. Marlin Indian Affairs

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