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could only have Subsistance for them and there Horsses I think I shal go in to camp any how and subsist them the best I can until I can hear from you a gain as it is impassable for the citi- zens of Montague County to remain where they are without Some Immediate pertection you will pleas instruct me what to do at the earlyest date passably
I am Sir Most respectfly your Obediant Servt J. T. ROWLAND
[Endorsed] Capt J. T. Rowland Nov 20
Giving account of Indians in Montague & Cooke--Rcd Nov. 29
No. 92 LETTER FROM J. W. THROCKMORTON TOD. M. COOLEY Executive Department Austin, Texas, Dec 6th 1866 Hon Comr Indian Affairs Washington, D,C. Sir: During the late war the Kickapoo In- dians, or a very large number of them left their heme in Mo. or Kansas, and made their way to Mexico, locating not a great ways from Eagle Pass on the Rio Grande. Since their settle- ment their they have constantly depredated upon the South Western border of Texas. Enclosed I forward you the letter of the Hon R. W. Black, in relation to these and other bands of hostile Indians that ravage our South-west broder. I would ask that the Dept. take steps to have these In- dians removed to their old home, and that an effort be made ~o make them return the cattle and horses, and captives, they have stolen from Texas. In the event they refuse to restore the captives and property, and return to their own country, I shall ask that the federal troops break them up. I shall at once write the officer com'd'g this Military Dist. and call his atten- tion to the facts, and ask his assistance to put a stop to their lawless course. It is needless to call upon the Mexican author-
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