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other man killed by them last summer in this county named J. P. Boyd, none carried into captivity. Several persons have been wounded by them in various skirmishes. We have no means of knowing to what tribes they belong. I am engaged in getting the number etc. of horses which have been stolen or killed, when completed, I will forward to you.
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Very Respectfully etc. H. S. COLEMAN County Judge Erath Co.
J. W. Throckmorton Gov of Tex.
H. S. Coleman County Judg-'.! Jany 29/67 Stephenville Report of Indian raid and Depredations Copy sent to Gen Griffin Feby 8th 1867
[Endorsed) Erath County Jan 29th 1867
Chi~f Justicr. Erath Co Reports Nathim McDow and son & J. P. Boyd of Eath Counl,J killed by Indians
No. 103 LETTER FROM J. W. 'l.'HROCKMORTON TO R. W. BLACK State of Texas Executive Office Austin Jany 29 1867 Hon. R. W. Black Uvalde Texas Dear Sir. Yours of the 6th inst. from "San Juan de Allende," Mexico" recd. I have sent a copy of that portion of your letter referring to the Indians, to Maj. Genl. Griffin, com'dg this "Mil. Dist.", and also to Comssr. of Indian Affairs. To the Comssr., I have urged the necessity of appointing somoene, in connection with an Army Officer, to see or treat with these Indians, and endeavor to have the views presented by you carried out. I have suggested that no more discreet, or proper person, than yourself, could be selected. In the meantime, I hope you will continue your enquiries
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