TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916 295 with the Kiowa Recovered the girl from Timber Mountain, a Kiowa Chief, .ind the boy from the same band, in July 1868. Mr Tappan, Sutler at Fort Dodge, paid for them in goods, but Mr Bradley does not know the amount. The children have been in the possession of Mr Bradley, ever since, he has clothed and fed them nothing having been furnished by the government or any body else. They are now with his family at Fort Parker. The girl further states, that she has a brother in law living in Parker Co Texas, named John Cummings and has also a brother living in Jack Co Texas, named John Bursco. I would respectfully ask what disposition to make of these children and also that Mr Bradley be re-embursed for the Expenses, in tak- ing care of them. Awaiting your decision I am Sir Very Respy Your Obt Svt
A.G. BOONE U.S. Indian Agent for Kiowa and Comanche
[Endorsed] Copy of Agt. Boone's letter of April 1st 1869,
transmitted to Gov'r. of Texas with Hon: Comr. Park~r•s letter to him of Apl. 27/ 69.
Requested the Co Judge of Parker Co to communicate this information to the relations of the children & Requested the Comr of Indian Affairs to have these children sent through the U. S Mil Auths. to Fort Richardson Jack County EM Pease
No. 194 LETTER FROM E. S. PARKER TO E. M. PEASE Department of the Interior.
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