Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. IV

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916

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Son, treating her and her daughter in a most Shocking cruel manner as I understand (for I have not Seen the woman) She had a Small Child they took that too and in a few days it became very freatful and ill, the Savages Smashed its head against a tree and hung it up in a Sapling and went on their way rejoic- ing. She and her daughter were finally bought from the red Devils and they made their way home not long Since. They says there were white men with the Red Rascals. I wish I know more of the particulars in this matter you have no doubt had them long since. I think I can Speak with considerable certainty when I Say that if we have no protection, this part of the frontier will have to give way and that very Soon. We can not make a living and range over the country ourselvs. I fear we will be compeled to give way unless we get allmost immediate relief from Some Source. I think the frontier can be protected where it is with as little expence to the State or genl government as it could if Austin, Belton, Waco, Waxahachie and Dallas were made the line. these are facts that demands our attention in good earnest. Your Excelency knows better than we do what can and ought to be done, to keep the infernal red rascals from breaking up this Country. Please let us hear from you very Soon give us your Candid intentions and cooperation at your earliest con- venience. I am very Respectfully your very humble Servant

H. SECREST

[Endorsed] Comanche County Aprl 8th '67 H. Secrest Indian Depredations Rec'd Answered Apr 23d 67

No. 127 LETTER FROM J. W. THROCKMORTON TO J. M. LINDSAY State of Texas Executive Department

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