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of the United States and the Confederated Tribes jointly- to take a position between the two, clinging to the hands of each. What more can they do to assure the Government of their pacific intentions? Having been largely and directly instrumental in effecting reconciliation between the disaffected tribes of the Plains, and people of the United States, your memorialists the Confederated Tribes feel assured that the Kiowa will not disappoint their just expectations, nor the trust of the U. S. Govt, if no vacillat- ing policy is permitted by their Great Father the President touching the liberation of these Chiefs. Believing that we fully comprehend the magnitude of all of the interests involved we most respectfully and earnestly advise their immediate libera- tion. They have suffered two years close confinement. They now have some conception of the powers of the Government and its magnaminity. They know that while we are their friends they will not be sustained by us in evil doing, and that their only safety for the future is in peace, peace with all. Let the Government at once fulfill its promises-make the ceremony of liberation one of note- and we believe that, like the noted chief of the Sioux, (Red Cloud)- Satanta will hereafter be the steadfast friend and advocate of peace. The Government, by its duly authorized agents, has solicited our good offices in con- trolling the turbulent elements among our less favored brothers of the great Plains. We have not shirked the responsibilities- Our work shows for itself-We beg the President and Secretary not to permit our futw·e usefulness to be compromised by any ill advised action or non action affecting the liberation of these Chiefs. G. W. GREYSON Secretary Genl Council.
No. 221 LETTER FROM L. J. VALENTINE TOE. J. DAVIS
Jacksboro., Jack County, Texas. September 14th 1873.
His Excellency. Edmund J Davis, Gevernor of the State of Texas,
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