201 for I see them every day and know that they are not absent with- out written permission, should any leave without permission they are deserters and will not be permitted to return. I am anxious to see prompt measures taken for the punish.:. ment ,pf those Indians believing that it is the first step towards giving security to our citizens. I received your letter by Mr. Cruezbar and will render him any assistance he may need. He is I understand progressing with his work very well, and has located some beautiful country.
very respectfully
Your Obdt Svt.
JNO R BAYLOR Ind. Agt.
Gov. E. M. Pease Austin Texas
[Endorsed]
John R Baylor Comanche Agency 10 Dec 1856
No. 145
LETTER FROM JOHN A. ROGERS SR. TOP. H. BELL
Indianola Texas Feby 12th 1857
Dr Sir I presume you have been appraised ere this that I have been appointed by the president of the United States one of the Spe- cial agents for the Indian tribes of Texas provided for by the act of Congress of Sept 1850. In my instructions from the Dept. of the Interior through the Commissioner of Indian affairs to call on you in a very courteous manner and assertain your views and wishes as to our future associations. Shortly after receiving my appointment and instructions I was directed to proceed to Phila. & New York and purchase Indian goods for distribution among the tribes and bands of Indians within the borders of Texas for three agents which was done by me all of which have arrived safe in the Matagorda Bay, during my sojourn in Philadelphia. I accomplished for the interest and benefit of Western Texas the object which I have endeavored to accomplish: for eight years
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