TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916 433 him with absolute certainty to comply with the request we made which he admits is reasonable and just. The Committee also visited Gen. Sherman with reference to that portion of your Communication which suggests the expedi- ency of placing within the jurisdiction of Gen. Ord, Forts Elliott and Stanton, and Sill, and the fort or station near El Paso, with a view to that unity of action on part of the Military so essential to a complete protection of our frontier-We were cor- dially received by the General and discussed the matter fully with him, but found him averse to the proposed change and were unable to make any impression upon him- I will add in conclusion that the delegation in Congress will be glad at all times to receive suggestions and to cooperate with you whenever the interests of Texas is concerned- Very respy RICHD. COKE
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