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No. 121 LETTER FROM E. M. PEASE TO JEFFERSON DAVIS
Executive Office Austin Texas 13 March 1854
Hon Jefferson Davis Secretary of War Sir
I have the honor to enclose you a copy of "an act relating to the Indians of Texas" that was passed by the Legisla- ture of this State at its late session. This law was drawn and passed in accordance with the rec- ommendations and suggestfons of the United States Indian Agents for this State, and with the expectation that the General Government would avail itself of its provisions, at an early day. If this law meets the approbation of the Executive of the United States, I would respectfully suggest that he should cause to be selected, as early as possible, the twelve leagues of land, which by its provisions are authorized to be taken by the United States for Indian purposes, otherwise it may be impossible to obtain desirable locations, unless by purchase, as our public do- main is being rapidly located by individuals Very respectfully Your obt servt EM PEASE
Copy of letter to Secy of War 13 March 1854 Recorded
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No. 122 LETTER FROM H.P. BEE TOE. M. PEASE
Laredo, March. 13, 1854
My Dear Sir The depredations of the Indians have been incessant since my return from Austin, and it being the planting season, the ut- most distress must ensue to the poor people of this town. I do not know how you can help us.- The nine companies of Infantry stationed here have not twenty horses, in their stables. The Ri-
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