Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. I

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1825-1843

200

No. 160

ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH TORREY AND BROTHERS [May 5, 1843] Col. J. C. Eldredge. Bot. of Torrey & Bros.

1 Black Horse,-for packing Indian goods and subsistence ....................''. .... .. ........ .

60 00 60 00

1 sorrel Horse for

do

do

$120 00

Houston May 1st 1843.

Washington May 5th 1843 I do hereby certify that the above were bought for the purpose aforesaid, and that the account is correct. and that the cash was advanced by Mess. Torrey & Bro's.

J. C. Eldredge Genl. Supt. Ind'ian Affairs Approved. Sam Houston Executive Department, Washington, May 5th, 1843,

To Maj. A. Brigham, Treasurer etc.

Sir-Pay to Messrs. Torrey & Brothers one hundred and twenty Dollars, out of the funds in your hands to my credit for Indian purposes and hold this as a voucher for that amount paid, on settlement. I have the honor to be, etc. SAM HOUSTON [Endorsed] Gen! Houstons orde,· 120.$ May 5 1843 Indian Purposes To Toney & Brothers for 2 Horses Treasurers Office May 6 1843 Received of the Treasurer the within specified amount of One hundred and twenty dollars. Torrey & Brothers

Powered by