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should muster them into service, there is no doubt, but that Texas would be justified in the adoption of ulterior measures. It will require something of this sort to arouse the authorities at Washington to a full sense of our wrongs, and of our unalterable determination to redress them The result of a campaign into the Comanche country cannot be a matter of doubt. We have now a correct idea of its geogra- phy and topography. We know where they winter-when, where and how to find them Call the regiment into the service, and the people of Texas would be amply compensated, if the United States should refuse to reimburse the expenses, by the rapid in- gress of emigrants-the prompt development of the natural re- sources of the country, and her onward march to prosperity, wealth and power, Call out the Regiment and every frontiersman from Red River to the Rio Grande will bless you ; and your name will go down with the worthies whose patriotism and actions have become the common property of a mighty people. I have the honor to be Your Obt. Servt. JOHN S. FORD Capt Commanding Texas Frontier H. R. Runnels Govr. of Texas Austin. No. 173 LETTER FROM JOHN S. HODGES TO GOVERNOR H. R. RUNNELS Blanco Cty June the 6th 1858 To his Excellency H. R. Runnels Dear Sir Through the solicitation of my neighbors I write to you for the purpose of posting you in regard to our fears in relation to Indians depredating upon us and to solicit your aid in our be- half; we have not been molested as yet but for that the Indians will seek revenge for the chastisement that Capt Ford gave them and come down amongst us and kill our citizens and Steal our property knowing their character as I do I fear they will try_ to get revenge and there is nothing to hender them from commg
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