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TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916
P.S. The frost has keld all the grass in this county and our horses suffering It is cuming again [Endorsed] Ranging Service Leiut Dixon Walker
Camp Corner April 5, 1860 Report
No. 21 LETTER FROM S. A. BLAIN TO SAM HOUSTON Wichita Agency L.D. April 13, 1860
My Dear General:-
1 wrote you a few days since .by Express, and notified you of large Indian trails that were making their way towards Texas. Since the date of my letter (6th inst.) my Indians have again come in and reported another; I ordered a party in pursuit and I am gratified to be able to inform you, that, they overtookF killed and scalped the whole party on the trail. I should not have troubled you with this note if it had not been pressed upon me by the Chiefs of the various bands who compose this Agency. After I received your communication of the 20th ult. I called them together and read your letter and had it interpreted to them, they have now called upon me and requested me to say to your Excellency, that this is the third time since they have been under my care, that they have given good proof, that they are not engaged in deprerlations on your State, or the allies of those who do. You will be surprised no doubt to learn that these Indians were killed within twelve miles of Fort Cobb. I assure you there are many fresh trails making for your State, and great vigilance will be necessary. I will render all the assistance I can with my people in checking them.
Your friend S. A. BLAIN
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