Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

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TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

Second talk of Sah-sah-roque, the Keechi Chief. "The wampum beads passed back to me from other red brothers makes me glad. the Big Spirit is glad, and our mother e:irth is glad. I hear some horses have been stolen, if among my people they shall soon be here. what I speak is truth. I want you all to hear. the Big Spirit above will hear, and our mother earth will hear. Now I have the white path in my hands, I will hold to it, and live by it. We have brought here our women and children. I am glad they are with us, to know what we are doing. I speak one way always. Houston, the Big Spirit, our mother earth, all will be glad to hear what here is said. I am glad to meet here and talk and hear my brothers talk. If I speak but little I shall be believed. if I talk much I may be thought to lie."

No. 29

MINUTES OF FINAL DAY OF COUNCIL AT TEHUACANA CREEK

Council Ground, Tehuacana Creek, Wednesday 15th May 1844

Minutes of the third and last day of the Council. Second talk of the Commissioners.

"We have heard our red brothers talk and are happy, for their talks are good. we will now tell you how many horses are stolen, and have been taken since the treaty at Birds Fort. Description of Horses stolen from Little River. 1 Dun Mare branded JD. 1 Bay Mare " WP. 1 Bay Mare partly roan branded JD. 1 Bay horse colt 1 Bay Mule Mare branded WP on the shoulder and thigh. 1 Brown pacing mare mule, belonging to Mr Bryant 1 Bay Spanish Mare, Mexican brand, belonging to Dan'l Monroe. 1 Roan Spanish Horse belonging to Capt Ross 1 Bay Mare, American blooded: no brand. -all these taken in Jan'y. 1 Clay bank mare with left eye out

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