Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. I

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1825-1843

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whispers in the winds. The noise of the tempest passes. It is not heard. Your hearts are heavy. The name of Fiacco brought joy to all hearts. Joy was on ev- ery face! Your people were happy. Fiacco is no longer seen in the fight. His voice is no longer heard in battle. The enemy no longer make a path for his glory. His valor is no longer a guard for your people. The right arm of your nation is broken. Fiacco was a friend to his white brothers. They·will not forget him. They will remember the red warrior. His father will not be forgotten. We will be Kind to the Lipan. Grass shall not grow in the path between us. Let your wise men give the counsel of peace. Let your young men walk in the white path. The grey headed men of your nation will teach wisdom. I will hold my red brothers by the hand. Thy Brother. SAM HOUSTON [Endorsed] Fiacco Lettel',-- upon his death 1843--

No. 126 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH BENJAMIN SLOAT

Washington, March 29th, 1843.

R<>publlc of Texas

To Benjamin Sloat, Dr. Part pay of services rendered in collecting and bringing Indians to Council, since Sept. 1842 ---·--··············-·-····--·-···--··-···$150.00 To bearing express from commissioners -···-···---········· 20.00

$170.00

The above is correct. Ben Sloat.

Approved.

Sam Houston

Executive Department Washington, March 29th, 1843.

T0 Maj. A. Brigham, Treasurer, etc. Sir,

Pay the above account of One hundred and Se,·enty

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