Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. II

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1844-1845

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No. 58 LETTER FROM THOMAS G. WESTERN TO BENJAMIN SLOAT Bureau of Indian Affairs To Benj Sloat Esq. Washington Aug. 6, 1844 Ind. Agt. Council Ground Sir Your communication of 1st inst was recd. at the Falls. I trust nothing has occurred to disturb the tranquility of your Post since I left. If any friendly indians are found in this re- gion, measures will be taken to send them up to you as a rein- forcement--meanwhile you will be on the alert to prevent sur- prise. Mr. Slater has been appointed Indian Agent and proceeds to the frontier under orders from the President, his instruc- tions will probably send him among the tribe above you etc etc. I reached this place yesterday. This morng. I presented your account for Corn and transportation of it. The President says that the doors of the Treasury are closed, that no money is paying. I will however use my best endeavours to collect this money as soon as possible. I am disappointed in not having it in my power to do it now, but you see how it is. Before I left the Falls I contracted with John Marlin to transport the piece of Artillery from Nashville to the Council Ground, you will receive it from him, put it in the best possible order, and advise me of its state of repair and of its appointments in order that they may be completed if needful. You will give me the earliest information of every occurrence of importance, and under all circumstances keep up a continual correspondence with the Bureau. Yr. mo. obt sert-- T G WESTERN Supdt. I. Atfs- [Endorsed] Sup. Ind. Affs. To Washington Aug. 6, 1844 Benj. Sloat Agent Copy

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