Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. I

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1825-1843

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To Charles Mason Esqr Sir

It was not contemplated in the orders to the late Com- missioners for the removal of the Cherokee and Shawnee Indians that they Should be held respons·ible for any property of the Indians that might be Subject to appraisment-You will there- fore please Settle the accounts of Genl T. J. Rusk and of the hon. James S. Mayfield without reference to any charges founded upon such charge- DAVID G. BURNET

No. 98 NOTICE OF AUDIT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CHARLES MASON

Treasury Department First Auditors Office Jany 12 1841

I certify that I have Examined the accompanying certificate, and instructions of his Excellency the President and find that Messrs Rusk and J S Mayfield, Commissioners for the removal of the Shawnee, Cherokee and other Indians were not justly chargeable with the balance of the property purchased from the Shawnee, as per valuation, amounting to two thousand and E.ighty one Dollars, and that I Consider they are Entitled to receive an audit of the above amount, now to their debit on my books, all of which is respectfully submitted to the comptroller of the Treasury for his decission thereon To James B Shaw Esqr Charles Mason Comptroller 1st Auditor Comptrollers Office I admit and certify the within this 11th day of January 1841 JAMES B SHAW Comptroller [Endorsed] Certificate of Credit Mess,·s T. J Rusk and J S Mayfield Com for the removal of the Shawnee and othe.· Indians.

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