303 again yesterday came in a other man named Alexander from the same place to my office for assistance he had been attacked by four Indians who fired at him and he had to thank his life to fastness of his horse. Such sad reports arrive here every day, this Indians are supposed to be remains of the Lipan tribe and others who have come from Mexico to take revenge for the kill- ing of several of their tribe, by our citizens in this County since the last four years. At present we have no protection by military force at Fort Inge 35 miles from here is only one Comp of In- fantry and the same force at Fort Clark 80 miles distant, the whole range from Camp Verde to the Nueces is open for the red barbarians and we apprehend a recommence of the horrors of the past years, whereby we have so much suffered, the season to cultivate the fields is now and though the people are willing to protect themselfes, they can not spend this valluable time by scouting. Now therefore I beg Your Excellence in the name of my fellow citisens to take measures to prevent further depredations. I would respectfully propose that Your Excellency would give me commission to raise a small force, if not more than thirty well mounted and armed men, which I could raise on short notice here in this County, only for three months in service, until the people had planted the fields, and we are confident to operate successful, in keeping off any hostile Indians from this part. My Official dutys prevented me to have the honor to see Your Ex- celence at your residence, and make my application verbally, but I hope you will honor us with a speedy reply, as the urgency of the matter deserves. My standing as Postmaster and Trustee since several years, I trust will give your Excellency sufficient guaranty for the prompt execution of any commission of Your Excellence orders.
With due respect I am Sir, Your Excellence obedient Servant H. T. RICHARZ
D'hanis Medina Co.
the 3d January 1859.
H. T. Richarz
[Endorsed]
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