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TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916
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Letter of W. B. Knox Indian Raid in Mason County
No. 78 LETI'ER TO J. W. THROCKMORTON
Denton Sept 2nd 1866
Hon. J. W. Throckmorton Austin Texas My Dear Friend
After my compliments and sincere regards for your health I desire to state that yesterday week the Indians reported ten in numbers came down Elm Below Womball's store within fifteen miles of Gainesville where they met Mr. James Box and family returning home from Hopkins County. They killed Box with a six shooter and arrows-scalped him and took his wife, grown daughter and children and horse got off with them I have not yet learned of any other depredations com- mitted by them. I know that the earliest relief there can be given us will be given by you and only with this to inform you and satisfy friends- In haste
Respectfully Yours [signature illegible]
No. 78A LETTER FROM J. N. BOURASSA TO COL. J.B. BARRY
Topeka, Kansas Sept. 8th 1866
Col. Barry Sir
Pardon me for writing your honor at this time; but
being forced by request of friends, I do so.
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