TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916
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note-is signed by the most respectable persons of this county, and the facts set forth are indeed too true- As an additional voucher for the truth of this Statement, I call your Excellency's attention to the signatures of those of our county officers who were present-and especially to that of the Rev. G. W. Slaugh- tt?r, who was with your excellency in the memorable wars of Independence-- The lamentable calamity with all its attendant atrocities, were witnessed soon after the occurrence by men of the utmost integrity and unimpeachable truth. Great excitement prevails in our community and I am satis- fied, that if your Excelleney should appreciate the dangers to which we are exposed and the disturbance of all our interest you would unhesitatingly grant the desired measure of protection. Respectfully etc. JOHN TOPP [Endorsed] John Topp Palo Pinto Feby 9 /6'J Respecting to Indian depredations His Excellency, Gov. Sam Houston Austin City Texas
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No. 3 LETTER FROM J. H. CRISMAN TO SAM HOUSTON Gatesville Coryell Co. Texas Fehr 11th 1860 Genl. Sam Houston Sfr.
May it please your Honor to read a flew lines from one who has alway been a zealous supporter of Sam Houston I have been a citizen and a sufferer in the county of Coryell for the last six years I have taken many a hard ride to rescue property from the hands of the Red Skir.s my friends and neighbours has been murdered by the midnite assassins we sent. Petition after peti- tion to Gov. Runnels and he treated us with contempt he sent out some companies made up about Austin and below there they stationed themselves on our Border but they done us an injury in place of good they taken no interest in trying to trail or watch for indians they had no property stolen by Indians no friends murdere~ they ware working for the pay alone and who can blame them to Earn their wages with as little exertion as
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