TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916 443 papers seem to me to be about all you could get up until a line of action was specifically defined for the prosecution of the claim shall be developed, and then the gentlemen you have named as being possessed of valuable information will be called on. Yours of Feb. 3rd also in hand and contents noted- I will have a search made here and find the papers referred to as hav- ing been made and brought here by Hon. Newcomb, if here- The trouble is that we do not know in what shape our action in Congress will finally be consummated so as to be able to give specific advice as to the proofs, and much will depend upon the views of the officer who audits the account- In any event the papers you have lent will be of great value as well in the infor- mation furnished as in the clue they give to other proof that may be required- There are many difficulties surrounding the subject which account for the slow progress we make, but we hope in time to be able to overcome them and bring the matter to a successful conclusion and with pleasure acknowledge our indebtedness to yourself and Adjt. Gen. Jones for most valuable aid Will advise you from time to time as the matter progresses Very Respy RICHD. COKE [Endorsed] Letter from Gov. Coke Claim against U. S.
No. 277 HOUSE RESOLUTION 5040. [March 9, 1880]
[Printer's No. 2640
46th Congress, 2d Session.
H. R. 5040. [Report No. 432.]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. March 9, 1880. Read twice, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed. Mr. Wellborn, from the Committee on Indian Affairs, reported the following bill as a substitute for H. R. 3161:
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