267 ches were sending out runners to those bands, and that a good many were arriving-he withdrew with his men from the coun- cil- His party then resolved to stampede their Caballado, that night, which they partially succeeded in doing, securing 60 head of horses, which were brought safely in.- From all the information I can gather, it is very evident that the Northern Comanches, and their allies, intend to make a foray on this frontier in a short time, and as my term of service expires on the 15th inst, I am at a loss what course to pursue, the citi- zens on the frontier are anxious to have the command remain, and I think they would be of great protection. My supplies of both forage and subsistence are nearly out, and as the men if dis- charged on the 15th will expect their pay. I have thought proper to continue them in service until I receive definite instructions. Owing to the scout to the Canadian I have made some small expenditures, which I hope will meet with your approval. My absence has caused delay in the return of my accounts, which will be forwarded at an early date-
I have the honor to be Your Obdt Servt. WM. N. P. MARTIN
Lieut Comnd Texas State Troops Camp Runnels
To
His Excellency.
H. R. Runnels.
Govr. State of Texas. Austin. Texas
Capt. Ford's Report Report of Lt Martin Sept. 12th 1858
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No. 191 LETTER FROM ROBERT S. NEIGHBORS TO H. R. RUNNELS CONTAINING A LETTER FROM M. LEEPER P'rivate San Antonio Texas Septr. 14th 1858 My Dear Sir, Enclosed I send you a copy of a letter from Col. M. Leeper special Agent at Comanche agency, as it bears directly upon the
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