Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. V

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No. 234 LETTER FROM s. P. Ross TO ROBERT NEIGHBORS

Brazos Agency Texas March 7 1859

Sir,

I have the honor to enclose copy of the reply of Maj. Geo H. Thomas 2nd Cavalry, to a requisition made on him the 3rd inst. for assistance, also copy of a letter from Capt. W.R. Bradfute, all of which is forwarded for your information. I am satisfied that the attempt to break up the reserve will be made, for every one who arrives here report the same news, and having called on Maj. Thomas for assistance which he can- not give, I am at a loss to know how to act. The balance of the Indians who went out with Capt. Ford and Maj. Van Dorn have not yet returned. lam

Very Respectfully

Your Obt. Srvt. S. P. Ross Spl. Agt. Texas Indians

Robt. S. Neighbors Esqr

Suprg aff. Texas Indians San Antonio Texas

No. 235 LETTER FROM GOVERNOR H. R. RUNNELS TO N. W. BATTLE Executive Office Austin March 8th/59 Hon. N. W. Battle Judge 19th Judicial District Sir, I received two days since a communication ad- dressed to me at this place signed Peter Garland a copy of which I have the honor to enclose to you. I also enclose to you an extract from my orders to the Rangers on the frontier, directed to Capt Ford or any Lieutenant commdg in the event of his absence. You

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