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No. 204 LETIER FROM H. R. RUNNELS TO D. E. 'DwIGGS
Executive Office Austin Oct 27th 1858
To. Brvt. Maj. Gen D. E. Twiggs Sir
I regret to be under the necessity of enclosing you the within papers furnishing evidence of recent Indian murders in Brown and Lampasas Counties. They were brought to me last night by express. I have furnished 40 Rifles for the use of the Citizens in their own defense until such aid as can be afforded them by the Department shall reach them. I have recommended them to call on the Commander at Fort Colorado without delay and shall hope that you will communicate to him orders to give such assistance as he may be able in protecting that particular section of country which from its exposed situation seems to be the point of attack. If the Commander of that Post has at his disposal an adequate active force I would respectfully suggest the propriety of dividing it and establishing a temporary camp some where in that vicinity with a small portion of it. The citi- zens I have reason to believe are in great consternation and un- less there can be afforded them.some additional security, fear the most disastrous consequences I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Your Obt servt H. R. RUNNELS
Oct 27th/58. Gov's letter to Genl. D. E. Twiggs. Genl. Twiggs Recorded page 260.
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No. 205 LETTER FROM W. R. SCURRY TO H. R. RUNNELS
San Antonio Oct 27th 1858
My Dear Sir, Ever since my arrival here I have been trying to get over to Austin to see you, but find my presence necessary here all the time if I get ready in time to go when the US Commr starts.
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