TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845
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On the evening of the 10th Ulto. Commissioner Williams and Mr. Chisholm returned, and informed us the Waco and Tawakoni were near, and would expect us out to meet them on the ensuing morning. On Saturday, the 11th Ult the Waco and Tawakoni arrived at the Council ground, for the manner of their reception, I refer your Excellency to document marked letter B. On Sunday, the 12th Inst. we heard of the murder of Doct Kenney and two other whites on Brushy, by the Indians. In the evening a council was called by the Indians, to which we were invited. for the m'inutes we refer your Excellency to Document C. Late in the evening we were informed of a disaffection in the camps of the Delaware, Caddo, Anadarko, Shawnee and other indians in consequence of an order sent by Maj. Thos. G. Western, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, to the Falls of the Brazos, countermanding an order previously given by him, for Beeves. At the time there were but two Beeves on hand; little or no dried meat in camp and the Council had not commenced. We called upon the Hon. Geo. W. Hill Sec. of War and Marine, for advice in the emergency, and after consulting with him we despatched a messenger at midnight to Mr Marlin at the Falls, who was to furnish the Beeves, with a note, of which the fol- lowing is a copy.
Tehuacana Creek 12th May 1844
Mr John Marlin Sir,
If the Superintendent of Indian Affairs has instructed you to bring no more Beeves, you will bring tomorrow or next day, if possible, five or six Beeves: tomorrow if practicable. This number is essential, as I am informed by the Commis- sioners, to bring good out of what has been already expended. For them you shall be paid.
Your Ob't Serv't G. W. Hill Sec'y W. & M.
the above is correct
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