TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916 309 to be true, making a total of 1227 head of horses. The value of the horses is about from 30 to 40 dollars per head average. "Indian raids have been made and continue every month by the moon-rise. dates cannot be given, the depredations com- mitted by those savages are, and has been frequently made." Operation of the Military forces of the United States for pro- tection amount to nothing, Fort Inge is deserted (which were the nearest) and Fort Clark & Fort Duncan are about 150 miles distant. 1 Indian killed by Xavier Wantz on Verde Creek. 1 " " C. Richter, Miller, Rothe & others on Seco Creek 1 ,. mortally wounded by Jos. Meyer 3 miles from Castro- ville afterwards found dead. killed by Nie Haby 6 miles from Castroville, May 20th /70 Indians crossing the Rio Grande by 50 to 100 men, and then divide in small sqads, to overrun the Country. 1 ,. In regard to murders committed by other persons than In- dians, I can not complain. The people are peaceable and law abiding, and our new Sheriff is very active. There was com- mitted only one case of murder by a Mexican upon the person of W. C. Watson. The accused is imprisoned to await trial. I believe that the above statement is a true and correct one as far as possible could be ascertained, but a good many per- sons who live far off from the settlements have not made any statement.
Witness my Official seal and signature at Office in Castroville the 8th day of June A. D. 1870 WM STUCKLER District Clerk Medina Co.
[Endorsed] Castroville
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J une- 1870 Statement of Indian outrages committed in Medina Co. Wm. Stuckler-
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