Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. IV

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916 office of INDIAN AFFAIRS. Washington, D. C. April 27th 1869.

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Sir: Herewith I have the honor to enclose you copy of a letter addressed to my predecessor by Agent A. G. Boone, of 1st in- stant, in reference to two white children, a boy and girl, Isaac Bursco and Eliza Bursco, who were captured from the Kiowa Indians in June 1866, in Parker County, Texas.- I have to request that you will see that Early information be communicated to the friends or relatives of these children, in order that they may Know where the latter are, and take steps for their return home, or give such direction respecting the disposition to be made of them, as shall be deemed most advisable.-

Very respectfully, Your Obdt Servant,

E. S. PARKER Commissioner.

Hon : E. M. Pease, Governor, Austin, Texas. [Endorsed] Washington D. C. April 27th 1869 From the Commrs. of Indian Affairs · Two White children recovered from the Indians Isaac & Eliza Bursco