Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. IV

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916

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beef for the Indians on the faith of the same. I would state also that should the Dept. rleem it proper to settle these Indians in Texas, if they should be located upon any of the public do- main of the State, that title will be made to the Indians for the same as long as the Indians may see fit to occupy it, and every facility, will be afforded to make a selection of lands that will be suitable to their wants. l am Sir most respectfully Your ob't Sv't J W THROCKMORTON Gov of Texas [J. W. Throckmorton, Executive Record Book, Number 47, Page 339.J

No. 145 LETTER FROM J. W. THROCKMORTON TO U. S. COMMANDING OFFICER, SAN ANTONIO

Executive Department Texas Austin June 7. 1867

To the Comindg. Officer U. S. Troops San Antonio Sir,

I telegraphed you today asking for an escort

for Judge Noonan to El Paso. It is highly important tha.t Judge Noonan should hold his courts there and unless the military authorities can furnish him an escort it will be impossible for him to make the journey in time. It will be a public benefit and greatly facilitate the administration of the laws of the State if Judge Noonan can be enabled to reach El Paso in time for his court to sit. I have directed him to confer with you. I am sir

very respectfully Your Obt Servt J. W. THROCKMORTON Gov of Texas

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