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company for a few months I think the circumstances will justify you in such a course I am Very Respectfully Your obt Servt. A BISHOP P. S. I should be pleased to hear from you at your earliest con- venience I will write you again in a few days, the mail closes in a few moments and I must close for the present. [Note on left hand margin of third page:] I Endorse all written on this Sheet H H GAINES
No. 194 PETITION FROM THE CITIZENS OF LAMPASAS COUNTY TO GOVERNOR H. R. RUNNELS [SEPTEMBER 28, 1858]
To the Hon. H. R. Runnels Governor of the State of Texas
The undersigned your Petitioners, Citizens of Lampasas County would most respectfully represent That, for the last Ten months the people of this county, and also the adjoining counties of Brown and San Saba, have been much annoyed by the hostile bands of theiving Indians; that their lives are, and have been endangered,-their property stolen and driven off-that they still continue their depredations upon this frontier, and unless immediate and efficient protection is afforded your petitioners, they will be compelled to abandon the settlements for a more secure location for their families, and property. Your Petitioners would also represent.-That, many families of San Saba, Brown and the Northern border of this (Lampasas) County, have aban- doned their homes, and sought protection from Indian depreda- tions in the town and more densely populated district. Your Petitioners would also represent, That, they have reason to ap- prehend an invasion of this frontier by hostile bands of Indians said to be now concentrating for that purpose. Your Petitioners would further most earnestly represent That they are unable to protect themselves or property, not having the proper arms for defense, Also they are not able to maintain a force in camps without some remuneration for losses they may incur at home, while in service. Your Petitioners therefore respectfully request
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