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Thos. Deaton to assist under whatever titles or positions may be given. Names 1. Jas. Cunningham Value of horse & equipage $100 c/o 65 65 75 55 70 70 70 70 70 55 The foregoing is a true and correct valuation as made by men disinterested on 7th day of June- All of which is respectfully submitted- 2. Thos. Deaton 3. W. Henderson 4. Thos. Wright 5. A. H. Tuggh 6. Jas. M. Cross 7. Y. Hulsey 8. J. H. Dawson 9. C. H. Isham 10. Jas. Hicks 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 75 Arms
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[Endorsed] James Cunningham Report to Gov. H. R. Runnels
No. 175 ORDERS TO JAMES BARCLAY [JUNE, 1858] Instructions. To James Barclay, agent for the Coshatta Indians in Polk and Tyler Counties. 1st According to your commission you will act as agent for the Coshatta Indians, and if possible, proceed at once to obtain the voluntary consent of the Chiefs or head men, for the removal of the tribe. 2nd If the consent of the tribe is obtained for their re- moval, you will then use your best exertions to ascertain the fit- test and best place for their future home, and if in order to determine this, the Chiefs or head men or a deputation of them, desire to visit the frontier and the Indian Reserves of the Brazos at or near which it is most desirable they should should be lo- cated you will accompany them in person, leaving the balance of the tribe in the charge of some trust worthy person who will in
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