283 satisfied the emergency requires it fully, I know not how far the Legislature may be willing to justify the step as its endorsement will be necessary in getting an appropriation. I have taken this course in giving you authority, because, I cannot be present to know the requisites, and because of the absolute necessity of checking, the forays of the Kickapoos and other U. S. Indians, who are believed to have been interrupting our territory, I have written the President I would punish them, if the Government did not restrain them
H. R. RUNNELS
No. 197 LETTER FROM E. C. PALMER TO H. R. RUNNELS
Gainesville Oct. 4th 1858
HR Runnels
Gover of Texas
Dear Friend herewith I send you a Petition, Signed by the best citizens of this and the adjoining counties, who are here, The Indians have driven them in from their homes and sto- len and distroyed property to the amount of Several thousand Dollars, which is not named in the Petition, There is no humbug about it, the Indians have been seen by several persons Lurking about, some not more than 4 miles from this place It is all the men can do to protect their Stock, and thir families they cannot go out after the Indians, They are all Looking to you for a little help immediately, & you will gain a great credit by assisting. It is their wish that You send Capt. Ford if he is convenient with orders to enlist a company in these or the adjoining counties This country is settling up very fast, a large imigration is ex- pected from Missouri, and the slave holders from Kansas.
Yours Respectfully E.C.PALMER
E. C. Palmer Copd. Sec. War
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