TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1825-1843
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Republic of Texas County of Washington
Before me Dan J Toler, Notary Public in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared John F Torrey of the firm of Torrey & Brothers who acknowledged the foregoing instrument of writing to be his act and deed and that it was executed for the purposes therein mentioned. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 12, day of December 1843. DAN J TOLER N.P.W.C. No. 213 OATH OF GIBSON MAY AS INDIAN AGENT [December 14, 1843] I, the undersigned, do solemnly swear, in presence of Al- mighty God, that I will truly and faithfully discharge the duties devolving upon me as Indian Agent of the Republic of Texas, in accordance with the laws of the country and the instructions of the President. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of Decem- ber 1843. Dan J Toler GIBSON MAY Notry Pub. W. C.
No. 214 DESCRIPTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
Washington Dec. 15th 1843 Recd of J. C. Eldredge Genl. Supdt. Indian Affairs "in good order the following described property belonging to the Government of Texas. viz Two riding mules One " saddle, blanket etc complete (signed) BENJ SLOAT
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