Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. IV

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TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916

[Endorl:ed] No. 31

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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