TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1825-1843
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endeavour to cause to be complied with, as soon as he may apply for. God and Liberty, Bexar 22 April 1832 (signed) RAMON MUSQUIZ To His Excellency the Governor of the State of Coahuila and Texas. A true translation of the original Spanish, which I attest. Geo. Fisher Translator to the Senate
LETTER FROM JOSE DE LAS PIEDRAS TO DON RAMON MUSQUIZ [May 7, 1832]
Military Commandancy of the Frontier His Excellency the Governor of the State, in official note of 22d March last have been placed to commission me to adjudi- cate the laws in ownership to the families compos'ing the Cher- okee tribe of Indians, accompanying me to that effect the in- struction to which I have to subject myself, and having accepted said Commission, with the view of promoting good order on this frontier, I communicate the same to your Honor as one of the first duties of the said Commissioner, awaiting your orders and instructions for the better performance of the duties of the said Office, requesting your Honor to communicate your orders upon the same Subject to the Civil authorities for their guide. In making this Communication I have the honor to offer you my respects and esteem. God and Liberty, Nacogdoches May 7th 1832 (signed) JOSE DE LAS PIEDRAS To the Hon. the Political Chief of the Department of Bexar Don Ramon Musquiz A true translation of the original Spanish, which I attest. Geo. Fisher Translator to the Senate
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