Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. I

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1825-1843

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[Endorsed] Genl. Houston's Order 10$ Indian Pu1·poses June 6th 1843 _To Jeff. Wright for Indian Flag

No. 162 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH JOHN L. NICKELSON [May 6, 1843] Col. J. C. Eldredge To John L. Nickelson For 1 Black horse- Dr. $150- Recd Payt.. By draft on Treasury at 60 days from date- J. L. Nickelson Washington May 6th 1843 Washington May 6, 1843 I certify on honor that the above described horse was purchased by me for the Commissioner to Comanche Indians-and was in- dispensably requisite-----

J. C. Eldredge Genl. Supdt. Indian Affairs

Approved:

Sam Houston

Executive Department Washington, May 6th, 1843.

To Maj. A. Brigham, Treasurer, etc.

Sir-Pay the above amount of one hundred and fifty ($150.) dollars to John L. Nickelson, Sixty days from date out of the funds in your hands to my credit for Indian purposes, and hold this as a voucher for settlement. I have the honor to be etc. SAM HOUSTON