TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916 89 We see by the papers that a treaty has recently been made between this tribe and Genl. Harney. and that six prison- ers have been returned to the whites. Could you not find out from the "authorities" at Washington as to the matter, and relieve the anxieties of many friends. We feel assured that if we can have your assistance in the matter, we can count upon the speedy and safe return of the captives. Any information you may have or may arrive at will be thankfully received by many citizens In the mean time we remain Most Respectfully
0. Basse James M. Hunter W. L. Wahrmund Th. Bucholz G. Fischer Fritz Pape Wm Koock John M. Hunter and Many Citizens
(Endo,-sed] Gillespie County
Citizens of Fredericksburg Gillespie County, petition with regard to persons captured by the Indians
Wrote to the "Commr of Indian Affairs" at Washington D. C. Endorsing copy of the within Deer 18th 1865 F. W. Moore
No. 63 LETTER FROM A. J. HAMILTON TO COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Executive Office Austin Texas 18th Dec 1865 To, The Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Washington D, C, Dear Sir.
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