Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. V

98 sundry of our most respectable Citizens to you. The object of which you have explained by said petition and of the necessity of its object being carried out, (if in your power) I have not a doubt, but you have long since been convinced. And most particularly when I can assure you there is not a week now, but witnesses the murder of some of our most respec- table Citizens. I therefore in behalf of our Citizens do most earnestly request that you give the matter that attention it so much deserved. And I will remain Very Respectfully Your very much Obliged & Humble Svt. JAMES H. DURST [Endorsed] James H. Durst Esq. to Gov. P. H. Bell Rio Grande City, Texas July 3rd, 1852 Enclosing a petition from the Citizens of that place for mili- tary protection.

No. 78 LETTER FROM JOSEPH SAVERINS TOP. H. BELL

San Antonio July 7th 1852

To his Excelency The Governir Dear Sir,

I understand that It has become nessary for you in order to better protect the citizens of the west from the hos- tilities of both the Indians and Mexicans To order into service several volunteers companies which I believe is right and just and what should be done. I therefore live in that section of the country and under the sincere belief that I could be of great advantage to the state as will as the citizens & as well as my country at large which your Excelency Knows I have always loved and cherished. I therefore submit myself as a suitable man for the appointment of one of the men to raise a company for the better defence of the fron- tier, my long acquaintance with your Excellency is in my opinion sufficient for me to be excused in not getting up a long petition to you for that appointment. I shall awit your answer in San Antonio and If you find me worthy from your Knowledge of me

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