TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916 405 grazing lands, both plain and valley. Silver-lead, iron and cop- per districts have been discovered, and specimens of both silver and gold ores brought in. A map of the country, which will give most valuable information, is under prepapration. Abstract "G" contains a list of persons killed, wounded, etc., by Indians, since October 1, 1877. It is itself explanatory and a very sad commentary upon the efforts made to reduce the force defending this frontier. I would like to impress upon the Government that the offi- cers and men who stay and scout with their commands out in the desert districts of Texas, and perform their full duties, are entitled to something more than commendation. The climate of these deserts is, for the most part, rigorous, and the troops are subject to extremes of heat in summer, and cold in winter, with frequent privations from hunger and thirst. It would not be regarded as a hardship, and would redound to the advantage of all concerned, if the regiments that have for so many years endured such service could take their turn for duty in the vicinity of civilization. I refer especially to the 10th Infantry, and the colored troops. I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, [Signed] E. 0. C. ORD Brigadier General, Commanding.
No. 243 LETTER FROM G. W. ARRINGTON TO J.B. JONES
Hd. Qrts. Co "C" Front. Batt. Camp. "Loma Vista". Dec. 19th 1878
Maj J. B. Jones.
Comd'g Front. Batt. Austin. Sir:
Your letter of 11th inst duly rec'd. I was in- formed to-day that several bands of Indians are camped about 100 miles north of here and about 40 miles from settlements in
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