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me of their presence-Give me the earliest information of every passing event--Inform me whether Mr. Marlin has transported the piece of Artillery from Nashville to the Council Ground ac- cording to his agreement with me-See that it is in good order and advise me of all that may be wanting to make it complete. I repeat keep up a Continued and uninterrupted correspondence with this Bureau. Yr. mo. obt st. THOMAS G WESTERN Supdt. Ind. Affs. P.S. I have just recd advise from the Falls some days later than yours it seems the Indians are becoming troublesome there and that a large force is reported to be on Little River-I await your official report as to these matters of rumor or fact if they are s~give me the earliest and best information. Yr. etc. W[ESTERN] S. I. Af]s.
[Endorsed] Supdt Ind. Affs. to Washington 22 Aug. 1844 B. Sloat Agent Copy
No. 62 PASS ISSUED TO SHAWNEE JIM BLACK CAT [August 31, 1844] The introduction of Indians into the Settlements is prohibited by law and by treaty stipulations, the violation of these salutary provisions is subversive of good order and will (it is hoped) not be countenanced by any good Citizen. No Indian is allowed to pass below the line of trading houses without the "Special per- mission of an Agent" and such permission has not been granted in the past. The bearer of this Jim Black Cat a Shawnee of acknowledged worth and friendly relations is permitted to pass there to the Trading House on Tehuacana Creek-this permit to serve him for that purpose for the term of ten days only from this date. Office of the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Washington Aug. 31, 1844 THOMAS G WESTERN Superintendent of Indian Affairs
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